HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur
- City
- Karaikal
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Karaikal — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Commerce
at Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur
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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
Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur has opened applications for a HOD Commerce in Karaikal, Puducherry. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur, established 1968, runs as a senior secondary campus in Karaikal, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.0 LPA – ₹13.9 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Karaikal?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Karaikal. 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 qualifications are required for a HOD Commerce?
Most HOD Commerce roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Where exactly is Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur located?
The school is in Karaikal, Puducherry. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur
Key facts about Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- R BHARATHIRAJA
- Affiliation #
- 2920100
Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in Karaikal, Puducherry.
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