Section Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator
- School
- Bishop Cotton Girls' School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Bangalore
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
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Section Coordinator
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- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 161+ years.
Job description
Overview
Bishop Cotton Girls' School invites applications for a Section Coordinator in Bangalore, Bangalore. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: Bishop Cotton Girls' School in Bangalore, Bangalore — a senior secondary setup, established 1865, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the Section Coordinator reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.1 LPA – ₹24.8 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Bishop Cotton Girls' School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How do I apply for this Section Coordinator vacancy?
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How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Can I negotiate the salary at Bishop Cotton Girls' School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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What questions are asked in a Section Coordinator 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 Section Coordinator roles in Bangalore.
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Key facts about Bishop Cotton Girls' School
- Founded
- 1865
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 20:1
Bishop Cotton Girls' School is a senior secondary affiliated to CISCE, established in 1865, located in Bangalore, Bangalore. Classes follow a 20:1 student–teacher ratio.
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