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Academic Coordinator

₹9.9L – ₹19L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 10 Aug
Surat, Gujaratfull-timePosted 23d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Academic Coordinator
School
Podar International School
City
Surat
State
Gujarat
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.9L – ₹19L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
10 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Academic Coordinator salary in Surat — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.9L
per year
Typical
₹14.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹19.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Academic Coordinator

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Podar International School in Surat, Gujarat is seeking a Academic Coordinator who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Podar International School, established 2019, runs as a secondary campus in Surat, Gujarat — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as Academic Coordinator, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.9 LPA – ₹19.4 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Podar International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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 Surat.

What is the salary for this Academic Coordinator role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

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

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

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.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Podar International School

Key facts about Podar International School

Key facts
Founded
2019
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Manishkumar Hemantkumar Purani
Affiliation #
430571
Address
NEAR DHRU PETROLEUM, OPP. D MART,, JAHANGIRABAD, ADAJAN, Near Dhru Petroleum, Surat, Gujarat, 395005

Podar International School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Surat, Gujarat.

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