St. Peter’s School is hiring a HOD Commerce — St. Peter’s School in Bangalore
St. Peter’s SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — St. Peter’s School
- School
- St. Peter’s School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 11–13 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Peter’s School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Commerce — St. Peter’s School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 24+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
St. Peter’s School, a ICSE school in Bangalore, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: St. Peter’s School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Kaikondrahalli, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — St. Peter’s School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About St. Peter’s School
St. Peter’s School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2002, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
St. Peter’s School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Kaikondrahalli, Bangalore.
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