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HOD Commerce

₹11L – ₹13L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 2 Sept
Mumbai, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 11d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
The Somaiya School
City
Mumbai
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹13L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
2 Sept 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Mumbai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.3L
per year
Typical
₹12.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

at The Somaiya 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a HOD Commerce at The Somaiya School in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. The Somaiya School in Mumbai, Maharashtra operates as a senior secondary school, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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 (₹11.3 LPA – ₹12.7 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by The Somaiya School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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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.

What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Commerce roles in Mumbai.

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.

What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Mumbai?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Mumbai. 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.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

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Role details

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About the school

The Somaiya School

Key facts about The Somaiya School

Key facts
Founded
2012
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Jyothi Malhotra
Affiliation #
1130557
Address
VIDYANAGAR, SOMAIYA CAMPUS, VIDYAVIHAR (E),, Vidyanagar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400077

The Somaiya School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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