Section Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator
- School
- St. Augustine's School
- City
- Kalimpong
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
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Section Coordinator salary in Kalimpong — snapshot
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Section Coordinator
at St. Augustine's School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 81+ years.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a Section Coordinator to join St. Augustine's School in Kalimpong, West Bengal. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About St. Augustine's School in Kalimpong, West Bengal: a senior secondary institution, established 1945, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Context: the Section Coordinator reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.1 LPA – ₹11.3 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. Augustine's School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this Section Coordinator role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Section Coordinator application — St. Augustine's School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. Augustine's School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What is the average Section Coordinator salary in Kalimpong?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Section Coordinator roles in Kalimpong. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Augustine's School
Key facts about St. Augustine's School
- Founded
- 1945
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 50:1
St Augustine, the Patron of our School, was born at Thagaste in Africa in the year 354 A.D. As a young man he led an unsettled life both in the philosophy he professed and his moral behaviour, but later in the year 387 A.D. he was converted and received baptism at Milan from the bishop Saint Ambrose. He came back to his own country and led the life of an ascetic. Elected Bishop of Hoppo, for 34 yearshe was an exemplary Bishop to his people teaching them by his sermons and writings. He died in the year 430 A.D.
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