Director of Teaching and Learning

TeachBeyond; Mussoorie; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodstock School in Mussoorie, India, seeks an exceptional educational leader to serve as Director of Teaching and Learning, providing strategic leadership for teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment across the school.

The successful candidate will drive curriculum alignment, coach teachers, oversee professional learning, ensure alignment with AP/IGCSE/IB and international standards, and steward educational technology to support student learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and teaching qualification.
• At least 5 years teaching experience.
• At least 3 years experience in educational leadership.
• Expertise in curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment, and professional learning.
• Experience coaching, developing, and evaluating teachers and educational leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and build collaborative professional cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, alignment and continuous improvement of the curriculum across all divisions.
• Provide instructional coaching, classroom support and non-evaluative feedback to teachers.
• Support teacher growth, appraisal and improvement processes in partnership with Heads of School and the Vice Principal.
• Ensure teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment practices align with relevant national, international and programme standards.
• Provide strategic oversight of educational technology and digital learning platforms, ensuring they are purposeful, effective and aligned with the school's academic priorities.

Skills

Curriculum design

Pedagogy

Assessment

Professional learning

Instructional coaching

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Woodstock seeks an exceptional educational leader to serve as Director of Teaching and Learning and provide strategic leadership for teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment across the school. This is a pivotal role in ensuring a coherent, inclusive, and future-focused learning experience for every student.

• Lead the development, alignment and continuous improvement of the curriculum across all divisions.
• Provide instructional coaching, classroom support and non-evaluative feedback to teachers.
• Support teacher growth, appraisal and improvement processes in partnership with Heads of School and the Vice Principal.
• Ensure teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment practices align with relevant national, international and programme standards.
• Provide strategic oversight of educational technology and digital learning platforms, ensuring they are purposeful, effective and aligned with the school's academic priorities.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a passionate and experienced educational leader to shape the learning experiences of young people from around the world while contributing to one of Asia's leading international boarding schools.

ABOUT WOODSTOCK SCHOOL

Founded in 1854, Woodstock is an inclusive Christian international boarding school located in the Himalayan foothills of Mussoorie, India. Home to approximately 500 students representing more than 30 nationalities, Woodstock combines academic excellence with a deep commitment to whole-person education, student wellbeing, character development, and community life.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and teaching qualification
• At least 5 years teaching experience
• At least 3 years experience in educational leadership
• Expertise in curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment, and professional learning.
• Experience coaching, developing, and evaluating teachers and educational leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and build collaborative professional cultures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership or a related field.
• Experience in an international school environment.
• Experience working across diverse cultural and educational contexts.
• Experience in multiple programmes (AP, IGCSE, IB)

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Collaborative and empowering leadership style.
• High integrity and professionalism.
• Approachable, visible and student-centred.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strategic and forward-thinking
• Most importantly, the successful candidate will embody Woodstock's commitment to being
• Humble, Hungry, and Smart while placing high-quality teaching and learning at the centre of their work.

Woodstock is undertaking an exciting period of strategic transformation, marked by organizational restructuring and a significant opportunity to redesign and enhance the school's educational experience. To support this vision, several new leadership positions have been created, which will bring together a newly formed team charged with shaping the future of the school. For leaders who are energised by innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact, this is a rare chance to help define a bold future for Woodstock in one of the world's most remarkable educational settings.

POSITION START DATE: July 2027

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (35+ hrs/week)