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Section Coordinator

₹9.7L – ₹15L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 11 Aug
Mahe, Puducherryfull-timePosted 8d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Section Coordinator
School
Kasthurba Gandhi Govt High School
City
Mahe
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹15L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
24 Jun 2026
Closing date
11 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Section Coordinator salary in Mahe — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.7L
per year
Typical
₹12.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Section 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

An opening for a Section Coordinator in Mahe, Puducherry at Kasthurba Gandhi Govt High School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Kasthurba Gandhi Govt High School in Mahe, Puducherry is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1976,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Section Coordinator owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹14.8 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. Submit your application here so Kasthurba Gandhi Govt High School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

How do I write an application email for this Section Coordinator role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Section Coordinator application — Kasthurba Gandhi Govt High School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Kasthurba Gandhi Govt High School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

What is the average Section Coordinator salary in Mahe?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Section Coordinator roles in Mahe. 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.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

What qualifications are required for a Section Coordinator?

Most Section Coordinator roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

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About the school

Kasthurba Gandhi Govt High School

Key facts about Kasthurba Gandhi Govt High School

Key facts
Founded
1976
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
LIZZY FERNANDEZ
Affiliation #
2920110
Address
PO NALUTHARA, MAHE, Po Naluthara, Mahe, Puducherry, 673310

Kasthurba Gandhi Govt High School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Mahe, Puducherry.

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