Academic Coordinator
at Holy Cross School · Dindigul · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- Holy Cross School
- City
- Dindigul
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Academic Coordinator
at Holy Cross 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
Join Holy Cross School in Dindigul, Tamilnadu as our next Academic Coordinator. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. School profile: Holy Cross School in Dindigul, Tamilnadu — a secondary setup, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.0 LPA – ₹16.0 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 on this page and Holy Cross School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the salary for this Academic Coordinator role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
How do I write an application email for this Academic Coordinator role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Academic Coordinator application — Holy Cross School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Holy Cross School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Can I negotiate the salary at Holy Cross School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
What is the average Academic Coordinator salary in Dindigul?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Academic Coordinator roles in Dindigul. 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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Holy Cross School
Key facts about Holy Cross School
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SELVARAJ
- Affiliation #
- 1931254
Holy Cross School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Dindigul, Tamilnadu.
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