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Academic Coordinator

₹11L – ₹18L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Kollam, Keralafull-timePosted 18d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Academic Coordinator
School
Mahatma Public School
City
Kollam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Academic Coordinator salary in Kollam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.1L
per year
Typical
₹14.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Academic 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Mahatma Public School invites applications for a Academic Coordinator in Kollam, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Mahatma Public School, established 2002, is a secondary school in Kollam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.1 LPA – ₹17.6 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Mahatma Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Mahatma Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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.

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.

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 Kollam.

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.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE Academic Coordinator job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

Who fits

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About the school

Mahatma Public School

Key facts about Mahatma Public School

Key facts
Founded
2002
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
JOEMOL MONCY
Affiliation #
931325
Address
MAHATMA PUBLIC SCHOOL, KOTTACKAKOM, CHAVARA P.O KOLLAM DISTRICT, KERALA PIN 691583, Mahatma Public School, Kollam, Kerala, 691583

Mahatma Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Kollam, Kerala.

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