Middle School Coordinator

Gangotri International School; Rajkot; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Accommodation & Meals on Campus

Professional development

Campus housing/meal facilities

Child Education Benefits

Medical Benefits

Leadership exposure

Job summary

Gangotri International School in India is seeking an Academic Coordinator for Grades 6–8 to oversee academic and administrative operations, provide leadership to teachers, and ensure high standards of teaching and learning.

The role focuses on curriculum execution, assessments, student progress and collaboration with the Principal to enhance the overall learning environment. Strong planning, communication and technology integration are essential.

Qualifications

• B.Ed. is mandatory or preferred as per school requirements.
• Minimum 58 years of teaching experience, preferably in a reputed CBSE or International school.
• At least 23 years of experience in an academic coordination or supervisory role will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of middle school curriculum, teaching methodologies, assessment practices and academic planning.
• Proven ability to lead, guide and motivate teachers towards achieving academic objectives.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse students' academic performance and implement effective improvement strategies.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and team-management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Google Workspace and school ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall academic and administrative functioning of Grades 6 to 8, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Provide academic leadership and guidance to teachers to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
• Monitor lesson planning, syllabus completion, classroom teaching practices, notebooks, assessments and students' academic progress.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers for improvement.
• Coordinate with subject HODs and teachers to ensure effective curriculum implementation and timely completion of the academic calendar.
• Plan, organise and monitor periodic assessments, examinations, result analysis and remedial classes.
• Identify academically weak students and ensure appropriate remedial measures and individual attention.
• Monitor student discipline, attendance, punctuality, behaviour and overall development.
• Maintain effective communication with parents regarding students' academic performance, discipline and other concerns.
• Conduct regular meetings with teachers to review academic progress, discuss challenges and establish improvement plans.
• Coordinate with the Principal, Academic Director and other departments for effective school functioning.
• Encourage teachers to adopt innovative teaching methodologies, activity-based learning and technology integration.
• Ensure proper maintenance of academic records, student portfolios, teacher documentation and other departmental reports.
• Organise and supervise inter-house competitions, academic activities, educational events and co-curricular programmes.
• Take appropriate initiatives to improve academic performance, teacher accountability and the overall learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team management

Analytical thinking

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate

B.Ed

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Google Workspace

School ERP systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Oversee the overall academic and administrative functioning of Grades 6 to 8, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Provide academic leadership and guidance to teachers to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
• Monitor lesson planning, syllabus completion, classroom teaching practices, notebooks, assessments and students' academic progress.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers for improvement.
• Coordinate with subject HODs and teachers to ensure effective curriculum implementation and timely completion of the academic calendar.
• Plan, organise and monitor periodic assessments, examinations, result analysis and remedial classes.
• Identify academically weak students and ensure appropriate remedial measures and individual attention.
• Monitor student discipline, attendance, punctuality, behaviour and overall development.
• Maintain effective communication with parents regarding students' academic performance, discipline and other concerns.
• Conduct regular meetings with teachers to review academic progress, discuss challenges and establish improvement plans.
• Coordinate with the Principal, Academic Director and other departments for effective school functioning.
• Encourage teachers to adopt innovative teaching methodologies, activity-based learning and technology integration.
• Ensure proper maintenance of academic records, student portfolios, teacher documentation and other departmental reports.
• Organise and supervise inter-house competitions, academic activities, educational events and co-curricular programmes.
• Take appropriate initiatives to improve academic performance, teacher accountability and the overall learning environment.

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate/Postgraduate in any relevant discipline; B.Ed. is mandatory or preferred as per school requirements.
• Minimum 58 years of teaching experience, preferably in a reputed CBSE or International school.
• At least 23 years of experience in an academic coordination or supervisory role will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of middle school curriculum, teaching methodologies, assessment practices and academic planning.
• Proven ability to lead, guide and motivate teachers towards achieving academic objectives.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse students' academic performance and implement effective improvement strategies.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and team-management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Google Workspace and school ERP systems.
• A student-centric approach with a strong commitment to discipline, academic excellence and holistic development.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Professional and growth-oriented working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training programmes.
• Accommodation & Meals within the Campus
• Child Education Beneifts
• Medical Benefits
• Leadership exposure and opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive academic and administrative team.
• Access to modern teaching resources and educational infrastructure.
• Employee benefits as per school policies.
• Accommodation assistance, if applicable, as per school policy.
• Staff meals and other campus facilities as per school norms.