Academic Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- Shri Swaminarayan Mission School
- City
- Surat
- State
- Surat
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹17.6L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 24+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join Shri Swaminarayan Mission School in Surat, Surat as our next Academic Coordinator. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Shri Swaminarayan Mission School in Surat, Surat functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2002,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Academic Coordinator leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.9 LPA – ₹17.6 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Shri Swaminarayan Mission School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What questions are asked in a Academic Coordinator interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What is the average Academic Coordinator salary in Surat?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Academic Coordinator pay in Surat varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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Key facts about Shri Swaminarayan Mission School
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
Shri Swaminarayan Mission School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Surat, Surat. Classes follow a 15:1 student–teacher ratio.
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