Kolkata: Section Coordinator — Nava Nalanda High school Job at Nava Nalanda High school
Nava Nalanda High schoolKey facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator — Nava Nalanda High school
- School
- Nava Nalanda High school
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.3L – ₹7.1L per year
- Experience
- 8–11 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Nava Nalanda High school is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Section Coordinator — Nava Nalanda High school who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 59+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Nava Nalanda High school, a State Board school in Kolkata, is hiring a Section Coordinator.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Nava Nalanda High school is a State Board Day School in Golpark, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Section Coordinator — Nava Nalanda High school
Coordinate curriculum delivery across a section, run grade-level meetings, support new teachers and audit lesson plans for board alignment.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Nava Nalanda High school follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What qualifications are required for a Section Coordinator — Nava Nalanda High school?
Most Section Coordinator — Nava Nalanda High school roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
About Nava Nalanda High school
Nava Nalanda High school is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Nava Nalanda High school is a State Board Day School in Golpark, Kolkata.
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