Section Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator
- School
- Swami Vivekanand High School
- City
- Saran
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 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
Swami Vivekanand High School in Saran, Bihar is inviting applications for a Section Coordinator. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About Swami Vivekanand High School: a senior secondary institution in Saran, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the Section Coordinator owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.5 LPA – ₹26.6 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. Submit your application on this page and Swami Vivekanand High School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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 is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Swami Vivekanand High School
Key facts about Swami Vivekanand High School
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Neeru Thakur
- Affiliation #
- 331116
Swami Vivekanand High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Saran, Bihar.
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Interview questions & answers for Section Coordinator
Common questions Indian schools ask for Section Coordinator roles in Saran (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How do you develop and mentor teachers on your team?
Describe a structured cycle: goal-setting → learning walks → post-observation coaching → one PD focus per term. Mention how you'd differentiate between an early-career teacher and a mid-career specialist — leaders are hired on their systems, not their opinions.
2. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Section Coordinator brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Swami Vivekanand High School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
3. Walk me through your discipline framework.
Start with school-wide expectations (positive, visible, consistent), a tiered response ladder, a documented referral path, and a restorative element. Close with how you engage parents proactively so escalations don't come as a surprise.
4. How do you differentiate for mixed-ability classrooms?
Give a concrete example — tiered worksheets, flexible groupings, scaffolded reading. Reference formative assessment (exit tickets, mini-whiteboards) as how you decide which students need what, and how you record progress against CBSE learning outcomes.
5. Why do you want to work at Swami Vivekanand High School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Saran campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
6. What is your vision for improving academic outcomes in a CBSE school?
Frame it as three horizons: 100-day audit of teaching quality + assessment data, one-year focus on 2-3 subject departments' pedagogy, three-year plan for co-curricular breadth and university outcomes. Anchor each in CBSE benchmarks.