Section Coordinator — Chennai Public School Opening — Chennai Public School, Chennai
Chennai Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator — Chennai Public School
- School
- Chennai Public School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.3L – ₹7.9L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Section Coordinator — Chennai Public School — Chennai Public School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Campus size: 500-1000. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Chennai Public School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Section Coordinator.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Established CBSE school in Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Section Coordinator — Chennai Public School
Own a wing's day-to-day academic flow — timetables, lesson observations, parent escalations and student progress reviews.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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 qualifications are required for a Section Coordinator — Chennai Public School?
Most Section Coordinator — Chennai Public School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
About Chennai Public School
Chennai Public School is a day affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.
Established CBSE school in Chennai.
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