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Academic Coordinator

₹12L – ₹18L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 30 Jul 27 days left
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 19d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Academic Coordinator
School
Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
30 Jul 2026

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Academic Coordinator salary in Chennai — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.4L
per year
Typical
₹15.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Academic Coordinator

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

Job description

Overview

Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden is hiring a Academic Coordinator in Chennai, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden, established 2016, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.4 LPA – ₹18.1 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

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.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

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.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

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 Chennai.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden

Key facts about Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
LAVANYA R
Affiliation #
1930831
Address
A.V. GARDEN, JAYAPRIYA NAGAR,MANAPAKKAM MAIN ROAD, KOLAPAKKAM, A.v. Garden, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600128

Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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