HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- The Cambridge International School
- City
- Dakshina Kannada
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹21.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Dakshina Kannada — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
The Cambridge International School is recruiting a HOD Commerce in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. About the institution: The Cambridge International School in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka — a secondary setup, established 2015, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as HOD Commerce, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.9 LPA – ₹21.5 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with The Cambridge International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Dakshina Kannada run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Commerce roles in Dakshina Kannada.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Dakshina Kannada?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Dakshina Kannada. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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- 3
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Key facts about The Cambridge International School
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SUMITHRA
- Affiliation #
- 830736
The Cambridge International School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
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