Section Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator
- School
- Chinthalaya Vidyalayam
- City
- Thiruvananthapuram
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
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Section Coordinator salary in Thiruvananthapuram — snapshot
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Section Coordinator
at Chinthalaya Vidyalayam
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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
Join Chinthalaya Vidyalayam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala as our next Section Coordinator. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Chinthalaya Vidyalayam in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.1 LPA – ₹12.8 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so Chinthalaya Vidyalayam can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What is the average Section Coordinator salary in Thiruvananthapuram?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Section Coordinator roles in Thiruvananthapuram. 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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Chinthalaya Vidyalayam
Key facts about Chinthalaya Vidyalayam
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Pinky V R
- Affiliation #
- 930721
Chinthalaya Vidyalayam is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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