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Academic Coordinator

at The Dronacharya School · Kalahandi · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹12L – ₹14L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 15 Aug
Kalahandi, Odishafull-timePosted 19d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Academic Coordinator
School
The Dronacharya School
City
Kalahandi
State
Odisha
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹14L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

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Academic Coordinator salary in Kalahandi — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.6L
per year
Typical
₹12.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Academic Coordinator

at The Dronacharya School

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  • 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.
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Job description

Overview

The Dronacharya School in Kalahandi, Odisha is hiring a Academic Coordinator. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. The Dronacharya School, established 2004, is a senior secondary campus in Kalahandi, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: as Academic Coordinator, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.6 LPA – ₹13.7 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 The Dronacharya School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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.

What is the salary for this Academic Coordinator role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

What questions are asked in a Academic 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.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.

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 accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?

Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.

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The Dronacharya School

Key facts about The Dronacharya School

Key facts
Founded
2004
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ARCHANA AGRAWAL
Affiliation #
1530165
Address
KENDUPADA, AT/PO. BORIA, BHAWANIPATNA, KESINGA, KALAHANDI, Kendupada, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766012

The Dronacharya School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Kalahandi, Odisha.

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