HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- St. Peter's School
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 22 May 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce
at St. Peter's School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
St. Peter's School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is inviting applications for a HOD Commerce. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About St. Peter's School: a senior secondary institution in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1985,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Position: as HOD Commerce, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.5 LPA – ₹13.4 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Peter's School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Peter's School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St. Peter's School
Key facts about St. Peter's School
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Ruchi Datta
- Affiliation #
- 2630043
St. Peter's School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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