HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- St. Xavier's School
- City
- Lakhimpur
- State
- Assam
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce
at St. Xavier'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. Xavier's School is hiring a HOD Commerce in Lakhimpur, Assam. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. St. Xavier's School, established 1978, runs as a senior secondary campus in Lakhimpur, Assam — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.6 LPA – ₹20.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Xavier's School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce 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.
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When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St. Xavier's School
Key facts about St. Xavier's School
- Founded
- 1978
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- FR. PG JOSHUA SDB
- Affiliation #
- 230010
St. Xavier's School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1978, located in Lakhimpur, Assam.
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