HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Vikash Residential School
- City
- Bhubaneswar (BBSR)
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Bhubaneswar (BBSR) — 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 Vikash Residential 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
Immediate opening: HOD Commerce at Vikash Residential School in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Vikash Residential School, established 1992, runs as a senior secondary campus in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha — 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. Role: as HOD Commerce, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.5 LPA – ₹24.0 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so Vikash Residential School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Commerce job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Bhubaneswar (BBSR)?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Bhubaneswar (BBSR). 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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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
- 2
Vikash Residential School
Key facts about Vikash Residential School
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Vikash has adapted and accepted the implementation of modern systems, adopting latest technologies in teaching methodologies and developments making education a truly global. Preparing new generation students to succeed in this challenging environment demands a flexible and real world based approach to education. Vikash Group of Institutions spread across the state of Odisha is truly a world-class educational group that strives to educate future citizens for life. The institutions promoted by the group represent the transformation stage of education globally. This metamorphosis and the learning philosophy practiced at Vikash infuses traditional values into a progressive approach, equipping students to become independent, have their feet firmly on the ground, yet adapt and excel in their chosen fields anywhere in the world.
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