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HOD Commerce

₹9.2L – ₹10L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 6 Aug
Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 41d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Svm International School
City
Tiruvannamalai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.2L – ₹10L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
23 May 2026
Closing date
6 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Tiruvannamalai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.2L
per year
Typical
₹9.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹10.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

at Svm International 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Svm International School has opened applications for a HOD Commerce in Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Svm International School: a senior secondary institution in Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2023,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as HOD Commerce, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.2 LPA – ₹10.2 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Svm International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — Svm International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Svm International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce 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 does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

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.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Svm International School

Key facts about Svm International School

Key facts
Founded
2023
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
D BHARATHI
Affiliation #
1931718
Address
NEW BY PASS ROAD, SO.KILNACHIPATTU & POST, TIRUVANNAMALAI, New By Pass Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, 606611

Svm International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2023, located in Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu.

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