Academic Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- Government High School, Dharmapuri, Puducherry - 605009
- City
- Puducherry
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹21.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2026
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- 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
Applications are open for a Academic Coordinator at Government High School, Dharmapuri, Puducherry - 605009 in Puducherry, Puducherry. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Government High School, Dharmapuri, Puducherry - 605009 in Puducherry, Puducherry is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1947,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as Academic 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.5 LPA – ₹21.7 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Government High School, Dharmapuri, Puducherry - 605009 reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Academic Coordinator role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Government High School, Dharmapuri, Puducherry - 605009 follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Does Government High School, Dharmapuri, Puducherry - 605009 help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Puducherry offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Government High School, Dharmapuri, Puducherry - 605009
- Founded
- 1947
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- LAKSHMIKANTHAM G
- Affiliation #
- 2920071
Government High School, Dharmapuri, Puducherry - 605009 is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1947, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.
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