Chennai: Section Coordinator — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School Job at The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School

The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
Chennai, Tamil Nadufull-time₹4.3L – ₹6.8L / yrICSE4–7 yrs expPosted 11d ago

Key facts

Role
Section Coordinator — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
School
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
ICSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹4.3L – ₹6.8L per year
Experience
4–7 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1888

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Job description

Overview

The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Section Coordinator — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, a ICSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Section Coordinator.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 5-12 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Section Coordinator — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School

Map scope-and-sequence across grades, drive assessment moderation, and act as the bridge between teachers and academic leadership.

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Chennai

Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.

Common questions about this role

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 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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

About The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School

The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1888, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.

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