Academic Coordinator — Career Defence School, Ambala

Est. 2014
₹81,500–2,23,000 /month(₹9.8L–26.7L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 27 Oct
● posted 24 May
Experience
6–9 yrs
Vacancies
1 opening

Job description

Applications are invited for a Academic Coordinator at Career Defence School in Ambala, haryana-boarding-schools ambala. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Career Defence School, established 2014, runs as a senior secondary campus in Ambala, haryana-boarding-schools ambala — 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. What the role looks like: the Academic Coordinator owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.8 LPA – ₹26.7 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. Submit your application here so Career Defence School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

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.

What you'll handle

·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.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ambala.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Career Defence School
CBSE · Ambala · Est. 2014 · 25:1 students per teacher
2014
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Ambala, haryana-boarding-schools ambala
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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

Career Defence School lists ₹81,500–2,23,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.

Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 6–9 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.

How do I apply?

Tap "Apply now" and fill in the short application on School Jobs India; it goes to Career Defence School. You can follow it under My applications.

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