Vidyanjali International School is hiring a Section Coordinator — Vidyanjali International School in Kolkata
Vidyanjali International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Section Coordinator — Vidyanjali International School
- School
- Vidyanjali International School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Section Coordinator — Vidyanjali International School at Vidyanjali International School, Kolkata. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. The school has been running for 81+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Vidyanjali International School, a Cambridge school in Kolkata, is hiring a Section Coordinator.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Vidyanjali International School is a Cambridge Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Section Coordinator — Vidyanjali International School
Map scope-and-sequence across grades, drive assessment moderation, and act as the bridge between teachers and academic leadership.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
About Vidyanjali International School
Vidyanjali International School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, established in 1945, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Vidyanjali International School is a Cambridge Day School in Bhowanipore, Kolkata.
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