HOD Commerce — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School Vacancy at The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, Chennai
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
- School
- The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a HOD Commerce — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School at The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, a ICSE school in Chennai, 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: The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Commerce — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary 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
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
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 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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School 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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
About The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1888, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
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