Academic Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- Little Flower School
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹28L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
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Academic Coordinator salary in Darjeeling — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a Academic Coordinator in Darjeeling, West Bengal at Little Flower School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. School profile: Little Flower School in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a secondary setup, established 1978, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the Academic 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. 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 (₹12.3 LPA – ₹27.9 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Little Flower School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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.
What is the average Academic Coordinator salary in Darjeeling?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Academic Coordinator roles in Darjeeling. 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 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 Darjeeling.
How do I apply for this Academic Coordinator vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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Role details
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Key facts about Little Flower School
- Founded
- 1978
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 8:1
Little Flower school was founded in the year 1978 after it was decided by High School in the sub-division that they would withdraw their junior sections. The school then began to function from 8th March 1979 catering the junior wing only through the medium of English with strength of 200 children with a plan of large expansion. Thus with the need of further extension of higher classes, the school than formed a social organization under the name and style of LITTLE FLOWER EDUCATION AND WELFARE SOCIETY in the year 1986. The president of the governing body or the Director of the Academic Council remains the ultimate head and has the power in functioning school. LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL has been famous for great academic results since the time it has been affiliated to the Council for Indian Certificate of School Examination, Delhi.
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