Section Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator
- School
- St. John's Senior SEC School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
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Section Coordinator
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at St. John's Senior SEC School as a Section Coordinator in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. St. John's Senior SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1968,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the Section Coordinator is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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 (₹7.6 LPA – ₹20.7 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St. John's Senior SEC School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Section Coordinator role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. John's Senior SEC School
Key facts about St. John's Senior SEC School
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NALINI WILSON
- Affiliation #
- 1930012
St. John's Senior SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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