HOD Commerce

St. Xavier's School· Est. 2017 · CBSE · Gurdaspur
₹8.7L – ₹12.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 13 Oct
● posted 28 Jun

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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Gurdaspur.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.7L – ₹12.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Commerce in Gurdaspur

₹8.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.7L – ₹12.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. Xavier's School invites applications for a HOD Commerce in Gurdaspur, Punjab. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About St. Xavier's School in Gurdaspur, Punjab: a secondary institution, established 2017, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.7 LPA – ₹12.4 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so St. Xavier's School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
St. Xavier's School
CBSE · Secondary Level · Gurdaspur · Est. 2017
2017
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Secondary Level
LEVEL
JOAQUIM MIRANDA
PRINCIPAL
1631534
AFFILIATION
Gurdaspur, Punjab
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