Academic Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Academic Coordinator
- School
- Thriveni Academy
- City
- Kanchipuram
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
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Academic Coordinator
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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.
Job description
Overview
Thriveni Academy is hiring a Academic Coordinator in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Thriveni Academy in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 1987, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.5 LPA – ₹12.2 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Thriveni Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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.
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 Kanchipuram.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Thriveni Academy
Key facts about Thriveni Academy
- Founded
- 1987
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANAND M P
- Affiliation #
- 1930119
Thriveni Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.
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