Section Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator
- School
- Maharishi Dayanand Adarsh Vidyalaya
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Maharishi Dayanand Adarsh Vidyalaya in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is inviting applications for a Section Coordinator. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Maharishi Dayanand Adarsh Vidyalaya in Chandigarh, Chandigarh functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1972,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the Section Coordinator is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.0 LPA – ₹18.7 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Maharishi Dayanand Adarsh Vidyalaya reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What is the average Section Coordinator salary in Chandigarh?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Section Coordinator pay in Chandigarh varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
What questions are asked in a Section Coordinator interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Maharishi Dayanand Adarsh Vidyalaya
Key facts about Maharishi Dayanand Adarsh Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1972
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Neelam Sharma
- Affiliation #
- 2630039
Maharishi Dayanand Adarsh Vidyalaya is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1972, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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