Academic Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- Govt SEC School, Heegyathang Dt- Mangan
- City
- North Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
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Academic Coordinator
at Govt SEC School, Heegyathang Dt- Mangan
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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 Academic Coordinator in North Sikkim, Sikkim at Govt SEC School, Heegyathang Dt- Mangan. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Govt SEC School, Heegyathang Dt- Mangan in North Sikkim, Sikkim is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1956,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Academic Coordinator is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.7 LPA – ₹24.1 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 Govt SEC School, Heegyathang Dt- Mangan reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Govt SEC School, Heegyathang Dt- Mangan located?
The school is in North Sikkim, Sikkim. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What questions are asked in a Academic Coordinator interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt SEC School, Heegyathang Dt- Mangan
Key facts about Govt SEC School, Heegyathang Dt- Mangan
- Founded
- 1956
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Paritosh Pathak
- Affiliation #
- 1820008
Govt SEC School, Heegyathang Dt- Mangan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1956, located in North Sikkim, Sikkim.
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Interview questions & answers for Academic Coordinator
Common questions Indian schools ask for Academic Coordinator roles in North Sikkim (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
4. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Academic Coordinator brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Govt SEC School, Heegyathang Dt- Mangan in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
5. How do you differentiate for mixed-ability classrooms?
Give a concrete example — tiered worksheets, flexible groupings, scaffolded reading. Reference formative assessment (exit tickets, mini-whiteboards) as how you decide which students need what, and how you record progress against CBSE learning outcomes.
6. How do you develop and mentor teachers on your team?
Describe a structured cycle: goal-setting → learning walks → post-observation coaching → one PD focus per term. Mention how you'd differentiate between an early-career teacher and a mid-career specialist — leaders are hired on their systems, not their opinions.