HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- The Plenum School
- City
- Sirmore
- State
- himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools sirmore
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 22 May 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Sirmore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Cambridge/IGCSE schools usually pay 15-30% above the CBSE median.
HOD Commerce
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Job description
Overview
The Plenum School in Sirmore, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools sirmore is inviting applications for a HOD Commerce. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About the institution: The Plenum School in Sirmore, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools sirmore — a senior secondary setup, established 2018, — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the HOD Commerce is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.0 LPA – ₹21.8 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for The Plenum School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at The Plenum 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.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this HOD Commerce listing is usually welcome.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Sirmore?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Sirmore. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Sirmore 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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
Does The Plenum School help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
The Plenum School
Key facts about The Plenum School
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- Cambridge
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 5:1
The Plenum School is a senior secondary affiliated to Cambridge, established in 2018, located in Sirmore, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools sirmore. Classes follow a 5:1 student–teacher ratio.
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