Area Manager- Academics

Next Education India; Rohtak, Indore District, Ajmer; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Education India seeks an Area Manager, Academics to lead program implementation across partner schools in the assigned region. You will drive adoption of curriculum, digital tools, labs, and assessments while owning renewals and collections, reporting to the Regional Head / Zonal Manager.

This field-intensive role requires extensive travel, stakeholder management, and a strong background in education leadership and training. A graduate/postgraduate in education or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 years of experience in education-related roles.
• Strong expertise in teacher training and curriculum implementation.
• Experience in school partnerships, renewals, and collections.
• Proven ability to travel frequently across regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Next Education programs in assigned schools.
• Conduct teacher training, orientations and workshops.
• Monitor classroom practices via visits and observations.
• Coordinate textbooks, digital resources, and labs region-wide.
• Ensure assessments, LMS/ERP usage and reporting are smooth.
• Build long-term relationships with school leadership and staff.
• Own renewal cycle and collections for assigned schools.
• Track program performance and drive improvements.
• Collect feedback and share with product and academic teams.
• Provide regular insights and dashboards to stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in teacher training

Curriculum implementation

Sales / account management

Stakeholder management

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate in Education/Science

Job description

NEXT EDUCATION PVT. LTD.

Area Manager, Academics

Department: Academics

Reporting To: Regional Head / Zonal Manager

Experience Required: 24 years

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Travel Requirement: 60%80% (regular school visits across the assigned region)

Role Summary

The Area Manager, Academics is the single point of contact for all academic matters across partner schools in the assigned region. The role owns end-to-end implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Next Education's academic programs - driving effective use of curriculum, digital tools, labs, and assessments to deliver measurable teaching and learning outcomes. The role also carries commercial ownership of the assigned schools, including renewals and collections, built on the strength of the academic relationship. Reporting to the Regional Head / Zonal Manager, this is a field-intensive role suited to someone who is comfortable owning outcomes across multiple schools and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the implementation of Next Education's academic programs across assigned schools, ensuring fidelity to the curriculum and rollout plan.
• Conduct teacher training programs, orientations, and academic workshops to drive high-quality program delivery and adoption.
• Monitor classroom practices through regular visits and observations, and support schools in effective use of curriculum, digital content, labs, and assessment tools.
• Coordinate the delivery, availability, and utilization of textbooks, teaching aids, digital resources, and lab materials across the region.
• Ensure smooth execution of assessments, LMS/ERP systems, academic reporting, and compliance processes.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with school leadership, teachers, and internal academic and operations teams - the foundation for sustained renewals and account health.
• Own the renewal cycle for assigned schools to ensure timely renewals and collections.
• Track program performance against defined metrics, identify implementation gaps, handle escalations, and drive timely resolution.
• Conduct academic audits, classroom observations, and data analysis to inform continuous academic improvement.
• Collect and consolidate product and program feedback from schools, and share it with internal product and academic teams.
• Share regular reports, insights, and dashboards with internal stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.

Key Result Areas

• Program adoption and utilization rates across assigned schools
• Quality of classroom implementation, measured through audits and observations
• Timeliness and accuracy of academic reporting and escalation resolution
• School and teacher satisfaction / relationship health
• Renewal rates and collection timelines for schools within the assigned region

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• 24 years of experience in teacher training, academic operations, curriculum implementation, sales, or school program management.
• Comfort with technology and digital tools.
• Ability to manage multiple schools, stakeholders, and priorities effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven, solution-oriented approach.
• Comfort holding renewal and fee-related conversations with school leadership, grounded in the strength of the academic relationship.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the assigned region.

Educational Qualifications

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Education, Science, or a related field (preferred).
• Relevant certifications in education, training, or academic leadership will be an added advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Mandatory travel (60%80%) for regular school visits across the assigned area.
• Must own a laptop and an Android mobile phone for official work.