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Section Coordinator

₹9.3L – ₹16L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 17 Aug
Patiala, PunjabcontractPosted 13d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Section Coordinator
School
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1
City
Patiala
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.3L – ₹16L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
17 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Section Coordinator salary in Patiala — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.3L
per year
Typical
₹12.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Section 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 51+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1 in Patiala, Punjab is seeking a Section Coordinator who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1 in Patiala, Punjab operates as a senior secondary school, established 1975, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Section Coordinator leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.3 LPA – ₹16.4 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

What is the average Section Coordinator salary in Patiala?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Section Coordinator roles in Patiala. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

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.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1 follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

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 Section 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 Section Coordinator roles in Patiala.

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About the school

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1

Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1

Key facts
Founded
1975
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RANDHIR SINGH
Affiliation #
1600010
Address
O R S COLONY SANGRUR ROAD PATIALA CANTT PUNJAB, O R S, Patiala, Punjab, 147001

PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1 is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in Patiala, Punjab.

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