Mumbai: HOD Commerce — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College Job at St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
- School
- St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Commerce — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 70+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College, 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
About the school: St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
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
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College?
Most HOD Commerce — St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College 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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
About St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1956, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
St. Xavier’s High School & Junior College is a State Board Day School in Bhandup West, Mumbai.
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