Academic Coordinator — Lotus Opening — Lotus, Kolkata
LotusKey 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
Compare against the market: Academic Coordinator salary in Kolkata
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Use the "Similar jobs" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted.
About Lotus
Lotus is a school affiliated to CBSE, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Lotus is a CBSE Day School in Rajarhat (North), Kolkata.
View school profile →