Academic Director

Leading School Chain in India; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent educational institution in Paris is looking for an experienced academic leader to define and drive its academic vision aligned with global standards. The role will involve overseeing curriculum development, ensuring high teaching standards, leading faculty training programs, and collaborating closely with school leadership. The ideal candidate should possess proven leadership skills, strong communication abilities, and a background in international education frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in academic vision and curriculum development.
• Strong communication skills for international representation.
• Experience in faculty training and development.

Responsabilités

• Define and drive the academic vision and mission.
• Supervise curriculum design and implementation.
• Lead faculty training on Cambridge methodologies.
• Collaborate with school leadership for alignment on goals.

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Academic Leadership

Define and drive the academic vision, mission, and long-term roadmap in alignment with the Cambridge International Education framework.

Act as the academic ambassador of the institution in international education forums, fostering collaborations with global academic bodies and partner institutions.

Represent the institution before accrediting and regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with all Cambridge and international education standards.

Establish strategic academic goals, policies, and quality benchmarks to ensure institutional excellence and recognition.

2. Academic Oversight

Supervise the design, development, and implementation of the Cambridge-aligned curriculum across all grades.

Ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning, and assessment, incorporating innovative pedagogies and digital learning tools.

Lead academic audits, teacher appraisals, and student performance reviews, ensuring data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

Monitor and enhance academic outcomes through effective curriculum evaluation, benchmarking, and instructional leadership.

3. Teacher Development

Lead the capacity building and training of faculty on Cambridge methodologies, assessment practices, and global educational best practices.

Ensure that all teaching staff undergo regular Cambridge-endorsed certifications and pedagogical workshops as per institutional requirements.

Design and oversee a structured professional development calendar focused on continuous improvement and competency enhancement.

Introduce faculty exchange and international immersion programs to strengthen cross-cultural teaching perspectives.

4. Collaborative Leadership

Collaborate closely with the Principal on all academic initiatives to ensure alignment with overall school goals.

Co-lead the preparation of the annual academic and extracurricular calendar, ensuring academic rigour is balanced with holistic development.

Coordinate with department heads, coordinators, and Principal to promote academic consistency and excellence across the campus.