Kolkata: Section Coordinator — Nava Nalanda Public School Job at Nava Nalanda Public School
Nava Nalanda Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator — Nava Nalanda Public School
- School
- Nava Nalanda Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.7L – ₹5.9L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Section Coordinator — Nava Nalanda Public School at Nava Nalanda Public School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 59+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Nava Nalanda Public 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 Public School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Section Coordinator — Nava Nalanda Public School
Map scope-and-sequence across grades, drive assessment moderation, and act as the bridge between teachers and academic leadership.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
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
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
About Nava Nalanda Public School
Nava Nalanda Public School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Nava Nalanda Public School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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