Curriculum Development Manager

LEAD Group; Delhi; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Ed-Tech company in Delhi is seeking a Curriculum Development Manager to design exceptional curriculum and assessments. You'll create engaging teaching materials, innovate best practices, and support educators in affordable schools. Candidates should have at least 2.5 years of experience in content development and a relevant degree in Mathematics, Social Studies, or English. The position offers a full-time opportunity with a mid-senior level responsibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 years of experience in developing and reviewing subject-specific content.
• Understanding of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023.
• Familiarity with curricular goals aligned with CBSE and NCERT standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and review student course books and teaching materials.
• Innovate methods to enhance learning outcomes.
• Develop content for distinct products with conceptual coherence.

Skills

Content development

Research best practices

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Graduation or Post Graduation in Mathematics, Social Studies, or English

Job description

LEAD Group is India’s largest and fastest-growing School Ed-Tech company, revolutionizing education through integrated systems, curriculum, and technology. Our mission is to ensure every child in India receives excellent education.

Founded in 2012 by Sumeet Mehta and Smita Deorah, LEAD has been at the forefront of transforming school education. In March 2023, we acquired Pearson India’s K‑12 business, strengthening our rich repository of curriculum and content.

Today, we work with schools across India through our innovative solutions—LEAD, Pinnacle, and Propel—empowering educators and students alike.

About the Role

The Curriculum Development Manager helps us achieve this mission by designing world‑class curriculum, assessments and lesson plans that meet the needs of affordable schools in all parts of India. We are looking for highly competent professionals who are excited by the idea of democratizing quality teaching tools and techniques to students and teachers in APS.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Create and review subjects‑specific, error‑free student course books, workbooks, differentiated worksheets, lesson plans, audiovisual content, and other teaching‑learning materials that work well in schools with limited resources.
• Research best practices—both global and local—and innovate new methods to enhance learning outcomes in LEAD partner schools.
• Develop content for at least two distinct products under the same subject umbrella, ensuring conceptual coherence and a consistent pedagogical approach across products.

Experience

• Minimum 2.5 years of experience in developing and reviewing subject‑specific content and lesson plans, including either teaching the content directly or supporting teachers to ensure its effective delivery.
• Graduation or Post Graduation in Mathematics, Social Studies, or English.
• Preliminary understanding of pedagogical tools and practices relevant to the subject of application.
• Broad understanding of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 and its implications for classroom practice.
• Familiarity with curricular goals aligned with CBSE and NCERT standards.
• Prior experience working with teachers from schools with limited resources is preferred, though not mandatory.

Mindsets & Skills

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, a strong work ethic, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Possesses a growth mindset and is open to constructive feedback to continuously improve content quality.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, with a focus on being organized and efficient in day‑to‑day tasks.
• Eager to innovate and explore new ideas to enhance student learning experiences. Proficiency in leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and decision‑making.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Displays curiosity and a keen interest in learning about the EdTech landscape and its evolving potential.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Education, Writing/Editing, and Design

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education, Education, and Writing and Editing

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