Section Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator
- School
- Narayana Olympiad School, No. 220 / 6 Om Shakthi Nagar
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
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Section Coordinator
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a Section Coordinator at Narayana Olympiad School, No. 220 / 6 Om Shakthi Nagar in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Narayana Olympiad School, No. 220 / 6 Om Shakthi Nagar, established 2016, is a secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as Section 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.9 LPA – ₹23.1 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and Narayana Olympiad School, No. 220 / 6 Om Shakthi Nagar will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this Section Coordinator role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Section Coordinator application — Narayana Olympiad School, No. 220 / 6 Om Shakthi Nagar"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Narayana Olympiad School, No. 220 / 6 Om Shakthi Nagar and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
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.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Narayana Olympiad School, No. 220 / 6 Om Shakthi Nagar follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Narayana Olympiad School, No. 220 / 6 Om Shakthi Nagar
Key facts about Narayana Olympiad School, No. 220 / 6 Om Shakthi Nagar
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- RANI ANNA THOMAS
- Affiliation #
- 1930920
Narayana Olympiad School, No. 220 / 6 Om Shakthi Nagar is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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