Section Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator
- School
- St. Joseph's College
- City
- Nainital
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.7L – ₹10.8L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Jul 2026
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- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join St. Joseph's College in Nainital, Uttarakhand as our next Section Coordinator. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. St. Joseph's College in Nainital, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1888,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as Section Coordinator, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.7 LPA – ₹10.8 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St. Joseph's College hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is St. Joseph's College located?
The school is in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What questions are asked in a Section 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.
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.
How do I make a resume for a ICSE Section Coordinator job?
A ICSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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 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.
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.
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Key facts about St. Joseph's College
- Founded
- 1888
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
St. Joseph's College, is a residential school in Nainital, Uttarakhand providing public school education at its best. It has been one of the premier schools in the country since its inception in 1888. The school is now more than 125 years old and has seven fields, a gymnasium, a basketball court, billiards room and a swimming pool. It focuses on all round development of students and co-curricular activities are considered equally important as classroom studies. Apart from Academics, building character and instilling good values is our main area of focus. As our school motto says, "Certa Bonum, Certa Men." This translates to "Fight a Good Fight".
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