Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Coordinator
- School
- Gnanasiri Higher Primary School
- City
- Ballari
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
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Coordinator
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Coordinator in Ballari, Karnataka at Gnanasiri Higher Primary School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. School profile: Gnanasiri Higher Primary School in Ballari, Karnataka — a secondary setup, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as Coordinator, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.0 LPA – ₹25.4 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Gnanasiri Higher Primary School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
Gnanasiri Higher Primary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the average Coordinator salary in Ballari?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Coordinator roles in Ballari. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
How do I write an application email for this Coordinator role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Coordinator application — Gnanasiri Higher Primary School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Gnanasiri Higher Primary School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What questions are asked in a Coordinator interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Coordinator roles in Ballari.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Gnanasiri Higher Primary School
Key facts about Gnanasiri Higher Primary School
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- VIJENDRA H S
- Affiliation #
- 831503
Gnanasiri Higher Primary School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Ballari, Karnataka.
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Interview questions & answers for Coordinator
Common questions Indian schools ask for Coordinator roles in Ballari (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
2. How should I prepare for the demo lesson?
Plan a 20-25 minute segment aligned to the CBSE curriculum for the exact grade the school specifies. Include a clear objective, 2-3 questioning prompts, a short activity, and a closing check-for-understanding. Bring a printed lesson plan for the observer.
3. How do you use technology in the classroom?
Pick one or two tools you actually use (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Nearpod, a subject-specific simulator) and tie them to a learning outcome, not novelty. If Gnanasiri Higher Primary School runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.
4. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
5. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).
6. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.