Academic Coordinator — Dawn International School, Kochi (Cochin)
Job description
Overview
Dawn International School in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala is seeking a Academic Coordinator who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Dawn International School, established 2006, is a senior secondary school in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Academic Coordinator leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.2 LPA – ₹24.6 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Dawn International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
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Why apply
What you'll handle
Working in an IGCSE school
Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.
Career path
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