Dehradun: HOD Commerce — The Doon School Job at The Doon School
The Doon SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — The Doon School
- School
- The Doon School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.4L – ₹9.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Commerce — The Doon School at The Doon School, Dehradun. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Campus size: 500-1000. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The Doon School, a ICSE school in Dehradun, 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: India's most renowned boys boarding school.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — The Doon School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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.
About The Doon School
The Doon School is a boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 1935, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
India's most renowned boys boarding school.
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