HOD Commerce — St. Thomas Aquinas School Vacancy at St. Thomas Aquinas School, Bangalore
St. Thomas Aquinas SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — St. Thomas Aquinas School
- School
- St. Thomas Aquinas School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹9.8L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a HOD Commerce — St. Thomas Aquinas School at St. Thomas Aquinas School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 45+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Thomas Aquinas School, a State Board 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. Thomas Aquinas School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at BTM Layout, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — St. Thomas Aquinas School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce — St. Thomas Aquinas School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce — St. Thomas Aquinas School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1981, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
St. Thomas Aquinas School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at BTM Layout, Bangalore.
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