Section Coordinator
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Key facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator
- School
- Velankanni Public School, R-10
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.4L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 2026
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Section Coordinator
at Velankanni Public School, R-10
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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
Velankanni Public School, R-10 is hiring a Section Coordinator in Chennai, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Velankanni Public School, R-10 in Chennai, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2017, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the Section Coordinator is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹8.4 LPA – ₹22.7 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Velankanni Public School, R-10 academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How much experience do I need for this Section Coordinator role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Velankanni Public School, R-10
Key facts about Velankanni Public School, R-10
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PADMAJA A
- Affiliation #
- 1930840
Velankanni Public School, R-10 is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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