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Academic Coordinator

at Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street · Chennai · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10.8L – ₹13.0L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 25 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 18d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Academic Coordinator
School
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10.8L – ₹13.0L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
25 Aug 2026

Compare against the market: Academic Coordinator salary in Chennai

Pay benchmark

Academic Coordinator salary in Chennai — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.8L
per year
Typical
₹11.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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Why apply

  • 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

Applications are open for a Academic Coordinator at Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street in Chennai, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2022, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as Academic Coordinator, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.8 LPA – ₹13.0 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street 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

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

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.

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

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

What is the average Academic Coordinator salary in Chennai?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Academic Coordinator pay in Chennai 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.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

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.

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?

The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street

Key facts about Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street

Key facts
Founded
2022
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RADHA SRINIVASAN
Affiliation #
1931539
Address
MALLIGESHWARI STREET, NOLAMBUR, Malligeshwari Street, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600095

Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Malligeshwari Street is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2022, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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