DES School is hiring a Section Coordinator — DES School in Pune

DES School
Pune, Maharashtrafull-time₹8.0L – ₹15L / yrState Board5–12 yrs expPosted 13d ago

Key facts

Role
Section Coordinator — DES School
School
DES School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.0L – ₹15L per year
Experience
5–12 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1884

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Job description

Overview

Section Coordinator — DES School at DES School, Pune. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

DES School, a State Board school in Pune, 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: DES School is a State Board Day School in Sadashiv Peth, Pune.

What you'll handle as a Section Coordinator — DES School

Coordinate curriculum delivery across a section, run grade-level meetings, support new teachers and audit lesson plans for board alignment.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Pune

Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.

Common questions about this role

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

About DES School

DES School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1884, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

DES School is a State Board Day School in Sadashiv Peth, Pune.

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Working at DES School

Perks

AC ClassesWifiSmart ClassesArt and CraftDanceMusicPicnics and excursionLibrary/Reading RoomPlaygroundAuditorium/Media RoomComputer LabScience Lab

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