Academic Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- The Ooty Public School
- City
- Coimbatore
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2026
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Academic 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
The Ooty Public School in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu is seeking a Academic Coordinator who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About The Ooty Public School in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu: a secondary institution, established 2017, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Context: the Academic Coordinator reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.8 LPA – ₹13.5 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for The Ooty Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this Academic Coordinator role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Academic Coordinator application — The Ooty Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why The Ooty Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
What qualifications are required for a Academic Coordinator?
Most Academic 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.
What questions are asked in a Academic 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 Academic Coordinator roles in Coimbatore.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
The Ooty Public School
Key facts about The Ooty Public School
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SHANTHI VEENA K
- Affiliation #
- 1931256
The Ooty Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
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Interview questions & answers for Academic Coordinator
Common questions Indian schools ask for Academic Coordinator roles in Coimbatore (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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.
2. Will I need to submit a sample lesson plan?
Assume yes — most CBSE schools ask for one alongside the demo. Structure it as: objective → prior knowledge check → input (10 min) → guided practice → independent task → plenary. Include differentiation notes and one assessment prompt.
3. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
4. 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 Academic Coordinator brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why The Ooty Public School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
5. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).
6. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.