Curriculum Developer Physics
Department: Academics – Curriculum & Learning Design
Reports to: Principal / Head of Academics
Employment type: Full-time
Board / Level: CBSE, K-12
Role Purpose
To design, develop and continuously improve a rigorous, NEP 2020-aligned Physics curriculum for Grades 6–12 that builds conceptual clarity, problem-solving ability and practical skills, and prepares students for CBSE examinations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review the Physics curriculum (Science – Physics for Grades 6–10 and Physics for Grades 11–12), annual plans, unit plans and pacing guides in line with the latest CBSE syllabus, NCERT textbooks, NEP 2020 and NCF-SE guidelines.
- Create lesson plans, worksheets, concept maps, simulations and digital content that promote inquiry-based, experiential and competency-based learning.
- Design practical and laboratory manuals, experiment lists and demonstration activities for Grades 11–12 Physics, ensuring lab safety.
- Prepare assessment frameworks, graded numerical problem banks, competency-based and case-based questions, rubrics and board-pattern practice papers with marking schemes.
- Integrate real-life applications and cross-disciplinary links (technology, engineering, environment, mathematics) into the curriculum.
- Analyse student performance and board result data, and recommend improvements to curriculum and instruction.
- Train and mentor Physics teachers through workshops on new pedagogy, assessment practices and curriculum changes.
- Track CBSE circulars and updates and revise curriculum documents promptly.
- Maintain organised documentation and version control of all curriculum material, and coordinate with other subject developers for interdisciplinary integration.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience
- Master's degree in Physics (M.Sc.).
- B.Ed (mandatory).
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in Physics at school level (CBSE experience preferred).
Preferred
- Experience teaching Grades 6–12 and handling board classes.
- Prior experience in curriculum design, content or textbook development, or as a CBSE resource person or evaluator.
- Additional certification in curriculum design or educational assessment.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong command of Physics and of the CBSE curriculum and assessment patterns.
- Excellent written communication and the ability to structure content clearly.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, simulation tools and digital learning / LMS tools.
- Good presentation and teacher-training skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail and a collaborative approach.
Key Deliverables
- Annual curriculum plans, unit plans and pacing guides delivered on schedule.
- Practical manuals, numerical problem banks and assessment tools for each grade.
- Teacher training sessions and periodic curriculum reviews with documented outcomes.