Academic Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya
- City
- Mandla
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
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Academic Coordinator
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: Academic Coordinator at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 2003, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the Academic Coordinator is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.5 LPA – ₹15.8 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
How much experience do I need for this Academic Coordinator role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Where exactly is PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya located?
The school is in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
What questions are asked in a Academic Coordinator interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Academic Coordinator roles in Mandla.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya
Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- R S ULADI
- Affiliation #
- 1000077
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh.
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Interview questions & answers for Academic Coordinator
Common questions Indian schools ask for Academic Coordinator roles in Mandla (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How do you develop and mentor teachers on your team?
Describe a structured cycle: goal-setting → learning walks → post-observation coaching → one PD focus per term. Mention how you'd differentiate between an early-career teacher and a mid-career specialist — leaders are hired on their systems, not their opinions.
2. How do you handle classroom discipline?
Lead with prevention: clear routines, seating design, and engagement pacing. Follow with a de-escalation sequence (private redirect → restorative conversation → parent loop-in) and mention that you document incidents. Schools want a framework, not a "punish" answer.
3. Walk me through your discipline framework.
Start with school-wide expectations (positive, visible, consistent), a tiered response ladder, a documented referral path, and a restorative element. Close with how you engage parents proactively so escalations don't come as a surprise.
4. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Academic Coordinator brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
5. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
6. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Academic Coordinator band in Mandla (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.