Section Coordinator — Shiv Nadar School Opening — Shiv Nadar School, Chennai
Shiv Nadar SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator — Shiv Nadar School
- School
- Shiv Nadar School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 8–12 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Section Coordinator — Shiv Nadar School at Shiv Nadar School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: IB BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Shiv Nadar School, a IB Board school in Chennai, is hiring a Section Coordinator.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Shiv Nadar School is a IB Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Section Coordinator — Shiv Nadar School
Map scope-and-sequence across grades, drive assessment moderation, and act as the bridge between teachers and academic leadership.
Working in an IB BOARD school
Teaching in the IB means planners, formative assessment, learner-profile attributes and ongoing IB-pedagogy training.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
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 qualifications are required for a Section Coordinator — Shiv Nadar School?
Most Section Coordinator — Shiv Nadar School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
About Shiv Nadar School
Shiv Nadar School is a day school affiliated to IB Board, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Shiv Nadar School is a IB Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
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