HOD Commerce — St. Xavier's High School Opening — St. Xavier's High School, Mumbai
St. Xavier's High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — St. Xavier's High School
- School
- St. Xavier's High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.9L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Commerce — St. Xavier's High School at St. Xavier's High School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 37+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Xavier's High School, a State Board school in Mumbai, 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
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What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — St. Xavier's High 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
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce — St. Xavier's High 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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
About St. Xavier's High School
St. Xavier's High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1989, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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