Curriculum Head

Harvestinternationalschool; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional compensation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Bengaluru is looking for a Curriculum Head (CBSE) to lead the development and implementation of a dynamic academic framework for Grades 1–12. This full-time role requires at least 8 years of teaching experience, including academic leadership. The ideal candidate will have expertise in curriculum design, a strong grasp of CBSE guidelines, and excellent mentoring skills. Join a passionate team dedicated to cultivating future global citizens and fostering holistic child development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–12 years of teaching experience, including 3–5 years in an academic leadership role.
• Strong understanding of CBSE curriculum and competency-based assessments.
• Expertise in classroom observation and teacher development.
• Experience as Academic Coordinator or Head of Department preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a progressive academic framework across Grades 1–12.
• Ensure vertical alignment and supervise academic audits.
• Plan and conduct ongoing teacher training and workshops.
• Oversee creation of assessments and evaluation standards.
• Lead subject coordinators in curriculum execution and facilitate collaboration.
• Lead teacher training, professional development and PLCs.
• Oversee assessments, marking schemes and feedback systems.
• Coordinate with department heads and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Engage parents and leadership on academic policies and progress.

Skills

Curriculum design

Leadership

Communication

Pedagogy understanding

Organizational skills

Curriculum audits & QA

NEP 2020 / CBSE knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Education or relevant field

Job description

Harvest International School | Full time

Harvest International School: Where Every Child Thrives!

Since its foray into the field of education in 2007, Harvest International School is a renowned educational network and has grown to five institutions in Bengaluru, offering diverse curricula - Montessori, Elementary Montessori, CBSE and IB. Harvest is on a mission to educate and inspire the next generation to question, discover, and become global citizens, unlocking their vast potential. With the current educational demands in mind, our dedicated expert team empowers students to face their future confidently.

Join our passionate team and be a member of the Harvest family! Experience a school where warmth meets modernity, fostering holistic child development. Harvest is seeking educators who can ignite belief and excellence in our students. Exceptional compensation awaits the right candidate. Dive into an education journey beyond the classroom with us. Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today!

Job Description

Role Summary

The Curriculum Head (CBSE) is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring a strong, progressive academic framework across Grades 1–12. The role ensures vertical alignment, academic and holistic learning outcomes through structured curriculum planning, teacher support, and consistent academic audits.

Key Responsibilities

Lead curriculum planning, design yearly academic calendars, and learning outcomes.

Ensure vertical alignment across grades for all subjects (integration from primary to senior school).

Develop unit plans, lesson plan templates, assessment frameworks, and scope & sequence documents.

Integrate NEP 2020, CBSE mandates, competency-based learning, and 21st-century skills.

2. Academic Audits & Quality Assurance

Conduct regular classroom observations and instructional audits.

Monitor lesson planning, teaching quality, student engagement, and assessment practices.

Review student performance data and suggest corrective academic measures.

Ensure CBSE compliance, documentation, and academic benchmark standards.

3. Teacher Training & Professional Development

Plan and conduct ongoing internal training programs and workshops.

Mentor teachers on pedagogy, content mastery, differentiation, and classroom management.

Identify training needs and create development pathways for faculty at all levels.

Support new teacher induction programs and continuous professional learning communities (PLCs).

4. Assessment & Evaluation

Oversee creation of question banks, periodic assessments, and annual examination papers.

Ensure assessments are competency-based and aligned with CBSE formats.

Review evaluation standards, marking schemes, rubrics, and student feedback systems.

5. Academic Leadership & Coordination

Lead subject coordinators and department heads in curriculum execution.

Facilitate cross-department collaboration for interdisciplinary learning.

Drive academic innovations such as experiential learning, projects, ICT integration, and skill-based modules.

Work closely with the leadership team to drive school-wide academic vision.

6. Stakeholder Communication

Engage with parents during academic orientations, PTMs, and curriculum walkthroughs.

Collaborate with school leadership on academic policies, reporting formats, and student progress communication.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s Degree in Education or a relevant academic field (M.A./M.Sc./M.Ed preferred).

Minimum 8–12 years of teaching experience, including 3–5 years in an academic leadership/coordination role.

Strong understanding of CBSE curriculum, NEP 2020, competency-based assessments, and instructional design.

Prior experience as Academic Coordinator / Head of Department / Curriculum Lead preferred

Requirements

Expertise in curriculum design and academic planning

Strong subject-pedagogy knowledge across grade levels

Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills

Classroom observation and teacher development expertise

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Innovative thinking and ability to drive academic excellence

Full-time, on-campus leadership role

Willingness to conduct academic audits and training across school branches (if required)

Commitment to high academic standards and continuous improvement