Head of Curriculum and Teacher Development

Role & responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Support the Head of Academics in developing and executing the academic vision and strategic plans for the Country Office for Aga Khan Schools (AKS) in India.
• Collaborate with the Head of Academics and school leadership to set academic goals and ensure alignment with the broader organizational objectives.
• Lead the central academic team of subject matter experts and ensure effective support of the teachers in the schools across AKS India.
• Ensure upgrades in pedagogical processes to implement best practice relevant for building 21st century skills, which are culturally relevant.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection process of senior academic positions at the school level.
• Assist the Head of Academics with the review and development of school and country office level academic operational policies, processes and procedures manuals.
• Partner with and contribute to the academic initiatives across other departments within the network.
• Define, monitor and draft and present reports on the quality indicators and track progress against the various academic initiatives.

Curriculum Development / Review / Implementation and Academic Quality Assurance:

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of the curriculum to ensure it meets organization standards, aligns with global best practices, NEP and meets the needs of students.
• Ensure the consistency and quality of curriculum delivery across all schools.
• Ensure that academic programs and teaching methodologies are up-to-date and continuously improve as per AKS global standards.
• Ensure that existing curricula, education programmes and student assessment and reporting practices are of high quality and relevant to the context and needs of students.
• Lead the development and implementation of academic monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure academic standards are maintained across schools.
• Work closely with academic managers to conduct regular assessments, audits, and quality reviews of academic practices.
• Ensure adherence to academic policies and procedures to guarantee high standards of academic performance.
• Work to ensure that the academic programs across all schools are implemented to meet the learning needs of all students and promote positive academic outcomes.
• Oversee interventions for underperforming students and ensure that teachers are equipped to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Support EdTech integration in the classrooms.

Staff Performance, Development and Training:

• Line manage (including performance appraisal, professional development planning and mentoring) the academic managers at the Country Office.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of professional development programs for academic staff.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through professional learning communities, workshops, and training sessions.
• Support the growth and development of academic managers through mentoring and coaching as needed
• Implement performance management for academic staff, aligned with organizational expectations.

Academic Reporting and Data Analysis:

• Oversee the collection and analysis of academic data across schools, including assessment results, student progress, and performance metrics.
• Present regular reports on academic performance, progress toward strategic goals, and areas for improvement to the Head of Academics and other key stakeholders.
• Use data insights to guide decision-making processes and improve academic programs and initiate new programmes as needed.

External Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop partnerships that support AKS India's academic goals and enhance academic programming. Network with educational institutions, government education departments, various certification boards (i.e. SSC, IGCSE, IB, ICSE, CBSE, etc.), NGOs; and collaborate with other AKDN education agencies.
• Collaborate with AKESI outreach partners and provide academic guidance and oversight.

Preferred candidate profile:

Qualification: Post-graduation in any stream and B.Ed./ M.Ed.

Experience:

At least 15 to 20 years of experience in successfully managing and leading K-12 schools (in roles such as Deputy Head of Academics/Education, Academic Director, Principal, Head of School, etc.)

• Experience in supporting academic strategy and policy development across a network of schools, ensuring alignment with national and international educational standards.
• Proven track record of supporting curriculum implementation and monitoring to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all schools.
• Experience in leading professional development initiatives for academic staff, with a focus on enhancing teaching and leadership capacities at all levels.
• Expertise in academic data analysis and reporting, including the development of effective systems for monitoring student progress, teacher performance, and school-wide academic outcomes.
• Experience in leading academic teams to improve performance, set clear goals, and foster professional growth.
• Understanding of frameworks for academic quality assurance, assessment, and tracking, ensuring that schools are consistently meeting high standards of academic achievement.
• Familiarity with educational technology and its integration into the academic framework to enhance teaching and learning practices.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed reports, proposals, and recommendations for academic development and improvement.
• Solid organizational and project management skills, with experience in implementing academic projects and supporting school-wide initiatives that drive positive change.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate academic teams, work collaboratively across departments, and manage relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Teaching qualification
• Experience as a teacher in any age phase K-12

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