Section Coordinator
at St.xavier's Public School · Ernakulam · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator
- School
- St.xavier's Public School
- City
- Ernakulam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 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
St.xavier's Public School invites applications for a Section Coordinator in Ernakulam, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. St.xavier's Public School in Ernakulam, Kerala functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1999,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.4 LPA – ₹21.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so St.xavier's Public School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What questions are asked in a Section Coordinator interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Section Coordinator roles in Ernakulam.
What qualifications are required for a Section Coordinator?
Most Section Coordinator roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Can I negotiate the salary at St.xavier's Public School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Ernakulam run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
What is the salary for this Section Coordinator role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St.xavier's Public School
Key facts about St.xavier's Public School
- Founded
- 1999
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SR.JASMIN RITA C
- Affiliation #
- 930826
St.xavier's Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Ernakulam, Kerala.
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