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Presidency School; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidency School, Nandini Layout, Bengaluru, seeks an experienced High School Coordinator to lead the academic and administrative activities of the High School section. You will work closely with teachers, students and parents to ensure high standards of teaching and learning.

The ideal candidate has a postgraduate degree with B.Ed. and at least 8 years of relevant experience in ICSE/International school settings, with strong leadership, planning and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree with B.Ed. preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant teaching/academic coordination experience.
• Experience as High School Coordinator / Academic Coordinator / Senior Teacher / Vice Principal is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of High School academics, curriculum planning, assessments and classroom practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to mentor teachers and manage academic teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day academic functioning of the High School section.
• Monitor lesson planning, syllabus completion, assessments and academic progress.
• Support and guide teachers in effective teaching-learning practices.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate examinations, assessments, result analysis and remedial programmes.
• Monitor student discipline, attendance, behaviour and overall development.
• Address student and parent concerns professionally and ensure timely resolution.
• Organise and coordinate academic activities, events, competitions and programmes.
• Work closely with the Principal and management in implementing academic policies and initiatives.
• Conduct regular meetings with teachers and communicate academic priorities effectively.
• Maintain appropriate academic records and reports.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement suitable action plans.
• Encourage a positive, collaborative and student-focused learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, procedures and academic standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Team management

Education

Postgraduate degree with B.Ed. preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Presidency School, Nandini Layout, is looking for an experienced and dynamic High School Coordinator to lead and coordinate the academic and administrative activities of the High School section. The ideal candidate should have strong academic leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with teachers, students, and parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day academic functioning of the High School section.
• Monitor lesson planning, syllabus completion, assessments, and academic progress.
• Support and guide teachers in effective teaching-learning practices.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate examinations, assessments, result analysis, and remedial programmes.
• Monitor student discipline, attendance, behaviour, and overall development.
• Address student and parent concerns professionally and ensure timely resolution.
• Organise and coordinate academic activities, events, competitions, and programmes.
• Work closely with the Principal and management in implementing academic policies and initiatives.
• Conduct regular meetings with teachers and communicate academic priorities effectively.
• Maintain appropriate academic records and reports.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement suitable action plans.
• Encourage a positive, collaborative, and student-focused learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, procedures, and academic standards.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification: Postgraduate degree with B.Ed. preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant teaching/academic coordination experience, preferably in a reputed ICSE International school.
• Prior experience as a High School Coordinator / Academic Coordinator / Senior Teacher / Vice Principal will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of High School academics, curriculum planning, assessments, and classroom practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to mentor teachers and manage academic teams effectively.
• Good computer skills and proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Interested Candidates

Candidates with relevant experience in school academic leadership and a passion for education are encouraged to apply.