HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Stella Maris Boarding School
- City
- Kozhikode
- State
- kerala-boarding-schools calicut
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at Stella Maris Boarding 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
An opening for a HOD Commerce in Kozhikode, kerala-boarding-schools calicut at Stella Maris Boarding School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Stella Maris Boarding School: a secondary institution in Kozhikode, kerala-boarding-schools calicut — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.6 LPA – ₹11.9 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Stella Maris Boarding School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Stella Maris Boarding School
Key facts about Stella Maris Boarding School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
Stella Maris Boarding School is a secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Kozhikode, kerala-boarding-schools calicut. Classes follow a 10:1 student–teacher ratio.
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