Event Coordinator — Gateway International School Opening — Gateway International School, Chennai
Gateway International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Event Coordinator — Gateway International School
- School
- Gateway International School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.4L – ₹7.6L per year
- Experience
- 4–9 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Event Coordinator — Gateway International School at Gateway International School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 9+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Gateway International School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Event Coordinator.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the function
- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Ensure compliance with school policies
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred
About the school: Gateway International School is a CBSE Day School in Neelankarai, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Event Coordinator — Gateway International School
Own a wing's day-to-day academic flow — timetables, lesson observations, parent escalations and student progress reviews.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Gateway International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
About Gateway International School
Gateway International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Gateway International School is a CBSE Day School in Neelankarai, Chennai.
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