Academic Coordinator

Himalayan Buddhist Cultural School in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal is seeking a Academic Coordinator who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Himalayan Buddhist Cultural School, established 1996, is a secondary school in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as Academic Coordinator, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.9 LPA – ₹16.4 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Himalayan Buddhist Cultural School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.