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Academic Coordinator

₹12L – ₹15L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 10 Aug
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-timePosted 29d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
Academic Coordinator
School
Pailan World School
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹15L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
4 Jun 2026
Closing date
10 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Academic Coordinator salary in Kolkata — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.2L
per year
Typical
₹13.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹15.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
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Job description

Overview

Pailan World School has opened applications for a Academic Coordinator in Kolkata, West Bengal. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About the institution: Pailan World School in Kolkata, West Bengal — a senior secondary setup, established 2005, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the Academic Coordinator reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.2 LPA – ₹15.3 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 Pailan World School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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

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Is this a contract or permanent role?

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About the school

Pailan World School

Key facts about Pailan World School

Key facts
Founded
2005
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Plot B, 187-206, Phase III, Bengal Pailan Park, Joka, Plot B, 187-206, Phase III, Bengal Pailan Park, Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700104

Pailan World School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.

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