HOD Commerce — United World Academy Vacancy at United World Academy, Bangalore
United World AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce — United World Academy
- School
- United World Academy
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
United World Academy, a Cambridge school in Bangalore, is hiring a HOD Commerce.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: We aim to be a visionary and outward-looking centre of excellence, rooted in the best traditions of British education, whilst simultaneously reflecting the energy and vibrancy of India.In addition, UWA has been ranked among the Top 3 Emerging International schools in the recent Times of India survey ‘Times Education Excellence 2020’.The School will not rely solely on instructions and a didactic approach, choosing instead to make learning a collaborative, exploratory, experimental, and adventurous journey. UWA aspires to become one of the best international schools in Bangalore with a vision to create a truly world-class school drawing from the traditions and best practices from leading institutions from across the globe.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce — United World Academy role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
United World Academy follows the Cambridge / IGCSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Cambridge / IGCSE schools regularly fund official workshops (IB Category 1/2/3 or Cambridge PD) for full-time teachers. Internal weekly PD sessions are also common.
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.
About United World Academy
We aim to be a visionary and outward-looking centre of excellence, rooted in the best traditions of British education, whilst simultaneously reflecting the energy and vibrancy of India.In addition, UWA has been ranked among the Top 3 Emerging International schools in the recent Times of India survey ‘Times Education Excellence 2020’.The School will not rely solely on instructions and a didactic approach, choosing instead to make learning a collaborative, exploratory, experimental, and adventurous journey. UWA aspires to become one of the best international schools in Bangalore with a vision to create a truly world-class school drawing from the traditions and best practices from leading institutions from across the globe.
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Perks
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