Section Coordinator — Daffodils High School Vacancy at Daffodils High School, Kolkata
Daffodils High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator — Daffodils High School
- School
- Daffodils High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹6.1L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Daffodils High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, 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: Daffodils High School was started in 2005 by the retired teachers/ Professors of Lady Brabourne College, Our Lady Queen of the Missions, Pratt Memorial and Ex students of Don Bosco and Loreto.
Common questions about this role
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.
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's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What kind of professional development is offered?
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.
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.
About Daffodils High School
Daffodils High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2005, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Daffodils High School was started in 2005 by the retired teachers/ Professors of Lady Brabourne College, Our Lady Queen of the Missions, Pratt Memorial and Ex students of Don Bosco and Loreto.
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