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Section Coordinator

₹9.7L – ₹25L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 3 Sept
Kolkata, West Bengalfull-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Section Coordinator
School
Upasana Academy
City
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹25L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
3 Sept 2026

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

Upasana Academy is recruiting a Section Coordinator in Kolkata, West Bengal. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Upasana Academy in Kolkata, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as Section 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.7 LPA – ₹24.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Upasana Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

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Upasana Academy

Key facts about Upasana Academy

Key facts
Founded
2004
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Soma Chanda
Affiliation #
2430221
Address
UPASANA ACADEMY, Upasana Academy, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700141

Upasana Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

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