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HOD Commerce

₹9.3L – ₹22L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 10 Aug
Basti, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
St Xavier High School
City
Basti
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.3L – ₹22L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
10 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Basti — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.3L
per year
Typical
₹15.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

at St Xavier High 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a HOD Commerce to join St Xavier High School in Basti, Uttar Pradesh. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. St Xavier High School, established 2000, is a senior secondary school in Basti, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Context: the HOD Commerce reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹9.3 LPA – ₹22.0 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St Xavier High School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Basti?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Commerce pay in Basti varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

St Xavier High School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce?

Most HOD Commerce roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

St Xavier High School

Key facts about St Xavier High School

Key facts
Founded
2000
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ETENDRA KUMAR
Affiliation #
2130680
Address
DWIJESH MARG KATRA BASTI UTTAR PRADESH, Dwijesh Marg Katra, Basti, Uttar Pradesh, 272001

St Xavier High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Basti, Uttar Pradesh.

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