Academic Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- Headway World School
- City
- Kurukshetra
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
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Academic Coordinator
at Headway World School
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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
Headway World School is hiring a Academic Coordinator in Kurukshetra, Haryana. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Headway World School, established 2017, is a secondary school in Kurukshetra, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Context: the Academic Coordinator reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹8.5 LPA – ₹19.3 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Headway World School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Where exactly is Headway World School located?
The school is in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Headway World School
Key facts about Headway World School
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- HARPREET KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 532075
Headway World School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
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