The New Horizon High School is hiring a Section Coordinator — The New Horizon High School in Kolkata
The New Horizon High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator — The New Horizon High School
- School
- The New Horizon High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.4L – ₹7.1L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Section Coordinator — The New Horizon High School at The New Horizon High School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 65+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
The New Horizon High School, a State Board school in Kolkata, 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 New Horizon High School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Section Coordinator — The New Horizon High School
Coordinate curriculum delivery across a section, run grade-level meetings, support new teachers and audit lesson plans for board alignment.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kolkata), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
About The New Horizon High School
The New Horizon High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1961, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
The New Horizon High School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.
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