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HOD Commerce

₹7.2L – ₹7.8L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 18 Aug
Dhanbad, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 8d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
St Thomas High School
City
Dhanbad
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.2L – ₹7.8L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
25 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Dhanbad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.2L
per year
Typical
₹7.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹7.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

An opening for a HOD Commerce in Dhanbad, Jharkhand at St Thomas High School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About the institution: St Thomas High School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand — a senior secondary setup, established 1997, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as HOD Commerce, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.2 LPA – ₹7.8 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St Thomas High School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

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.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

What is the salary for this HOD Commerce 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.

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.

What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Commerce roles in Dhanbad.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

St Thomas High School

Key facts about St Thomas High School

Key facts
Founded
1997
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
NH-2 Sahubahiyar, Topchanchi, NH-2 Sahubahiyar, Topchanchi, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 783362

St. Thomas high school is a senior secondary school affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, Affiliation number is 3430237.A holistic Profile of the learner is provided through assessment of both scholastic and non-scholastic aspects of education. Continuous and comprehensive evaluation is adopted through a set of tests conducted in classes. Achievement is brought about through remedial measures comprising of extra/ doubt Clearing classes, encouragement and appreciations. Evaluation and assessment are recorded in the Achievement Card/Report Cards.

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