Sishya School is hiring a Event Coordinator — Sishya School in Chennai
Sishya SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Event Coordinator — Sishya School
- School
- Sishya School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹5.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Sishya School (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a Event Coordinator — Sishya School. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 54+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sishya School, a ICSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Event Coordinator.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the function
- Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
- Maintain accurate records and reports
- Ensure compliance with school policies
Requirements:
- 2-6 years of relevant experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred
About the school: Sishya School is a ICSE Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Event Coordinator — Sishya School
Coordinate curriculum delivery across a section, run grade-level meetings, support new teachers and audit lesson plans for board alignment.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sishya School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
About Sishya School
Sishya School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1972, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Sishya School is a ICSE Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
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