Academic Coordinator — Lotus Opening — Lotus, Kolkata

Lotus
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-time₹8.0L – ₹15L / yrCBSE5–12 yrs expPosted 9d ago

Key facts

Role
Academic Coordinator — Lotus
School
Lotus
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.0L – ₹15L per year
Experience
5–12 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026

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Job description

Overview

Day to day, the Academic Coordinator — Lotus at Lotus will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Lotus, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Academic Coordinator.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 5-12 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: Lotus is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Academic Coordinator — Lotus

Map scope-and-sequence across grades, drive assessment moderation, and act as the bridge between teachers and academic leadership.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

About teaching in Kolkata

Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.

Common questions about this role

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.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

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About Lotus

Lotus is a school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Lotus is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.

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