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Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.", "datePosted": "2026-11-04T08:47:44.644+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-laidlaw-memorial-school-and-junior-college-ketti-valley-5812#school", "name": "The Laidlaw Memorial School And Junior College", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-laidlaw-memorial-school-and-junior-college-ketti-valley-5812", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/2cfcf7bc-54c8-4b47-94e6-3051752234cd.jpg", "sameAs": "http://laidlawschool.org/", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Ketti Valley", "addressLocality": "Nilgiri", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "643215" }, "foundingDate": "1914" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/academic-coordinator-the-laidlaw-memorial-school-and-junior-college-ketti-valley-5812-nilg-c66fb01f-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/academic-coordinator-the-laidlaw-memorial-school-and-junior-college-ketti-valley-5812-nilg-c66fb01f-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-03-04T08:47:44.644Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-05T03:07:41.452481+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "Ketti Valley", "addressLocality": "Nilgiri", "addressRegion": "Tamil Nadu", "postalCode": "643215" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 982500, "maxValue": 1224500 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 1, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 72 } }, "board": "ICSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "The Laidlaw Memorial School And Junior College, established 1914, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu.\n\nThe school is hiring a Academic Coordinator. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹9.8 LPA–₹12.2 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.", "aboutTheRole": "This Coordinator role is for someone who loves the craft of academic planning — pacing calendars, lesson observations, teacher coaching.", "dayToDay": [ "Map scope-and-sequence across assigned grades.", "Run weekly grade-level meetings.", "Audit lesson plans for board alignment.", "Coach new teachers through their first year.", "Drive assessment moderation across sections." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a Academic Coordinator", "body": "Own a wing's day-to-day academic flow — timetables, lesson observations, parent escalations and student progress reviews." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in an ICSE school", "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?", "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality." }, { "q": "What is the average Academic Coordinator salary in Nilgiri?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Academic Coordinator pay in Nilgiri rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "q": "How big are the classes?", "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach." }, { "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?", "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications." }, { "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms." }, { "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?", "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status." }, { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." } ] }