Applications are invited for a Section Coordinator at Mayor A. Soundararengan Government High School Sethur in Karaikal, Puducherry. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Mayor A. Soundararengan Government High School Sethur, established 1956, is a secondary campus in Karaikal, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as Section Coordinator, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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 (₹7.7 LPA – ₹23.1 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Mayor A. Soundararengan Government High School Sethur instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

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Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

How do I write an application email for this Section 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.

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How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?

Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

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.

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Mayor A. Soundararengan Government High School Sethur

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Founded: 1956
Board: CBSE
Type: Secondary Level
Principal: VEERAMMAL N
Affiliation #: 2920146

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SETHUR, KARAIKAL, Sethur, Karaikal, Puducherry, 609601

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Mayor A. Soundararengan Government High School Sethur is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1956, located in Karaikal, Puducherry.

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