Role & responsibilities
1. Academic Planning & Curriculum Management
- Align curriculum with national/central board guidelines (CBSE, Cambridge etc., as applicable).
- Develop yearly academic plans, term-wise syllabi, and pacing guides for particular Grade subjects.
- Coordinate with department heads and subject teachers to ensure vertical alignment .
- Monitor timely syllabus completion and adjust plans when needed.
- Review and update academic materials, resources, and textbooks.
2. Teaching Learning Quality Assurance
- Conduct regular classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers.
- Organise demonstration classes, peer observations, and teaching workshops.
- Ensure effective use of teaching methodologies suitable for students, including inquiry-based and exam-oriented approaches.
- Support differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
3. Assessment & Examination Management
- Design the yearly assessment schedule (unit tests, midterm assessment).
- Coordinate creation, moderation, and standardization of question papers.
- Oversee exam conduction procedures to ensure fairness and compliance with board norms.
- Analyze assessment data and track student academic progress.
- Implement strategies to improve exam performance.
4. Student Academic Support
- Identify students needing academic intervention through performance data.
- Plan and coordinate remedial classes, enrichment programs, and study groups.
- Provide career and academic counseling support in collaboration with counselors.
- Conduct orientation sessions on exam preparation, time management, and study skills.
5. Teacher Coordination & Professional Development
- Facilitate regular departmental meetings to review academic progress.
- Mentor teachers in lesson planning, assessment design, and pedagogy.
- Organize training sessions, workshops, and professional development programs.
- Promote collaborative planning among teachers of different subject groups.
6. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a bridge between school management, teachers, students, and parents.
- Conduct parent meetings, academic review sessions, and progress briefings.
- Communicate academic policies, schedules, and expectations clearly to all stakeholders.
- Prepare academic reports and updates for school leadership.
7. Compliance, Documentation & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with board regulations, circulars, and academic standards.
- Maintain accurate records of assessments, results, attendance, and academic plans.
- Prepare board exam-related documentation and support the registration process.
- Coordinate external audits, inspections, or accreditation processes.
8. Coordination of Co-Academic Activities
- Support planning of Olympiads, competitions, exhibitions, and academic events.
- Integrate career guidance programs, guest lectures, and university orientation sessions.
- Promote participation in subject-specific clubs or academic societies.
9. School Leadership & Administrative Support
- Assist in timetable planning and teacher workload.
- Support implementation of school policies and disciplinary systems.
- Participate in strategic planning discussions for school improvement.
- Provide crisis management support during academic or examination challenges.
10. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Regularly review academic performance trends and implement improvement plans.
- Introduce innovative practicessmart learning tools, digital platforms, blended learning.
- Encourage data-driven decision-making to enhance academic outcomes.
Preferred candidate profile
1. Educational Qualifications
- Masters degree in a relevant subject OR in Education (M.Ed.).
- B.Ed. or equivalent mandatory in most school systems.
- Additional certifications in educational leadership, curriculum design, or assessment practices (preferred).
- Familiarity with the respective board curriculum (CBSE/ISC/IB/Cambridge) is highly desirable.
2. Professional Experience
- Atleast 3 years of teaching experience.
- Proven track record of excellent board exam results.
- At least 5 years in an academic leadership role such as coordinator, HOD, lead teacher, or equivalent.
- Experience in mentoring teachers, organizing training, or leading academic initiatives.