Mumbai: HOD Commerce — St. Xavier's High School (SXHS) Job at St. Xavier's High School (SXHS)
St. Xavier's High School (SXHS)Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — St. Xavier's High School (SXHS)
- School
- St. Xavier's High School (SXHS)
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Xavier's High School (SXHS) is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Commerce — St. Xavier's High School (SXHS) who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 43+ 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 (SXHS), 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 (SXHS)
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
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
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce — St. Xavier's High School (SXHS)?
Most HOD Commerce — St. Xavier's High School (SXHS) 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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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 (SXHS)
St. Xavier's High School (SXHS) is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1983, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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