Chennai: Section Coordinator — Orchids The International School Job at Orchids The International School
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.2L – ₹6.1L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Orchids The International School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Section Coordinator — Orchids The International School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 24+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Orchids The International School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Thoraipakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Section Coordinator — Orchids The International School
Map scope-and-sequence across grades, drive assessment moderation, and act as the bridge between teachers and academic leadership.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
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 there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
About Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Thoraipakkam, Chennai.
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