Section Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator
- School
- Sri Sankara SR SEC School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2026
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Section Coordinator
at Sri Sankara SR SEC School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 56+ years.
Job description
Overview
Sri Sankara SR SEC School invites applications for a Section Coordinator in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About Sri Sankara SR SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 1970, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as Section Coordinator, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹13.0 LPA – ₹23.4 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sri Sankara SR SEC School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sri Sankara SR SEC School
Key facts about Sri Sankara SR SEC School
- Founded
- 1970
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- VIDYALAKSHMI.S
- Affiliation #
- 1930009
Sri Sankara SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1970, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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