Academic Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- SDA Residential English High School
- City
- Idukki
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.8L – ₹13.8L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
SDA Residential English High School in Idukki, Kerala is inviting applications for a Academic Coordinator. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. SDA Residential English High School is a secondary school in Idukki, Kerala — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.8 LPA – ₹13.8 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. Submit your application on this page and SDA Residential English High School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Where exactly is SDA Residential English High School located?
The school is in Idukki, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
SDA Residential English High School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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 Idukki.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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 the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about SDA Residential English High School
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
SDA Residential English High School is a secondary affiliated to CISCE, located in Idukki, Kerala. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.
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