HOD Commerce
at The Elite English School · United Arab Emirates · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- The Elite English School
- City
- United Arab Emirates
- State
- Foreign Schools
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.5L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
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HOD Commerce
at The Elite English 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
The Elite English School requires a HOD Commerce in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About the institution: The Elite English School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools — a senior secondary setup, established 1993, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. What the role looks like: the HOD Commerce owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.5 LPA – ₹18.6 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with The Elite English School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at The Elite English School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in United Arab Emirates 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.
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.
How do I apply for this HOD Commerce vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — The Elite English School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why The Elite English School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Commerce job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
Where exactly is The Elite English School located?
The school is in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
The Elite English School
Key facts about The Elite English School
- Founded
- 1993
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- KIRAN MATHAI
- Affiliation #
- 6630057
The Elite English School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.
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