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Coordinator

₹12L – ₹21L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 29 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 8d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Coordinator
School
Velammal Vidyalaya
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
25 Jun 2026
Closing date
29 Aug 2026

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Pay benchmark

Coordinator salary in Chennai — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.0L
per year
Typical
₹16.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Velammal Vidyalaya in Chennai, Tamilnadu is accepting applications for a Coordinator. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Velammal Vidyalaya in Chennai, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2020,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the Coordinator owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.0 LPA – ₹20.6 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Velammal Vidyalaya reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

Where exactly is Velammal Vidyalaya located?

The school is in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

What questions are asked in a 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 Coordinator roles in Chennai.

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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

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.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

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About the school

Velammal Vidyalaya

Key facts about Velammal Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
2020
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SURIYA BEGAM. A
Affiliation #
1931315
Address
PEARL PALACE,BLOCK NO: 7, MOGAPPAIR WEST, CHENNAI - 600 037, Pearl Palace, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600037

Velammal Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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