Academic Coordinator
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Overview
Join DAV Public School, Saraswati Nagar Sawra in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh as our next Academic Coordinator. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About the institution: DAV Public School, Saraswati Nagar Sawra in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1988, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the Academic 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.1 LPA – ₹16.5 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the DAV Public School, Saraswati Nagar Sawra academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.