HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- The Indian Community School
- City
- Kuwait
- State
- Foreign Schools
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at The Indian Community 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 Indian Community School is hiring a HOD Commerce in Kuwait, Foreign Schools. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About The Indian Community School in Kuwait, Foreign Schools: a senior secondary institution, established 1959, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.8 LPA – ₹20.5 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the The Indian Community School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
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Do I have to work weekends?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
The Indian Community School
Key facts about The Indian Community School
- Founded
- 1959
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BINUMON VASUDEVAN NAIR
- Affiliation #
- 5930001
The Indian Community School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1959, located in Kuwait, Foreign Schools.
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