HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- The Knowledge Habitat School
- City
- Bengaluru Urban
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹28L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce
at The Knowledge Habitat 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
Applications are open for a HOD Commerce at The Knowledge Habitat School in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. The Knowledge Habitat School in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2018,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.2 LPA – ₹28.1 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so The Knowledge Habitat School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The Knowledge Habitat School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the salary for this HOD Commerce role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
The Knowledge Habitat School
Key facts about The Knowledge Habitat School
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PARVATHY SESHADRI
- Affiliation #
- 831055
The Knowledge Habitat School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka.
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