HOD Commerce
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Commerce
- School
- Woodridge International School
- City
- Siliguri
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹22.2L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Jul 2026
HOD Commerce salary in Siliguri — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Apply for HOD Commerce at Woodridge International School
Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.
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
Woodridge International School is recruiting a HOD Commerce in Siliguri, West Bengal. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Woodridge International School in Siliguri, West Bengal is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2010,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Commerce leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹9.3 LPA – ₹22.2 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. Submit your application on this page and Woodridge International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What is the average HOD Commerce salary in Siliguri?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Commerce roles in Siliguri. 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.
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.
Where exactly is Woodridge International School located?
The school is in Siliguri, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Commerce role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Commerce application — Woodridge International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Woodridge International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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 Siliguri.
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.
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.
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.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about Woodridge International School
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
At Wood Ridge International School , priority is also given to the teaching of critical thinking skills such as reasoning and problem solving, to help our students develop the ability to reach sound conclusions based on observation and information. Our school curricula also allows our teachers the flexibility to adopt innovative methods to stimulate interest and attention among the students and develop in them an appreciation for the values of the past, the excitement of the present and the challenges of the future . Along with board exams, we have integrated courses for JEE and NEET through individual centric and conceptual approach.I am sure that Wood Ridge International will prove to be the best boarding school in Siliguri and will walk the extra mile to ensure the best of educare for your child.We look forward to a long term association in grooming and developing your child.
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