Academic Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- J P Jain Senior Secondry School
- City
- Jammu
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹25L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 2026
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Academic Coordinator
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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
J P Jain Senior Secondry School invites applications for a Academic Coordinator in Jammu, Haryana. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. J P Jain Senior Secondry School in Jammu, Haryana operates as a senior secondary school, established 1976, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.5 LPA – ₹24.7 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the J P Jain Senior Secondry School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
How much experience do I need for this Academic Coordinator role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
What questions are asked in a Academic Coordinator interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Academic Coordinator roles in Jammu.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
J P Jain Senior Secondry School
Key facts about J P Jain Senior Secondry School
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The school was established in 1990 by Late Lala Jambu Prasad Jain and his wife Smt. Kaushalya Devi. For about 28 years the School has been producing intellectual minds and shining stars. In this competitive era. Everyone wants to be perfect School is imparting quality education to face realities of life. Education is foundation of a man's life. The goal of education is to gain knowledge and dissemination of truth. Genius without education is like silver in the mine. We develop a child to highly creative, innovative and proud citizen of tomorrow. Our vision to transform the tiny to saplings to fully blossomed growing trees by honing their latent talents, intersect and creativity. The total learning experiences help them to become good citizen.
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