Academic Manager

Job Title: Academic Manager

Company: NatureNurture

Location: New Delhi, India

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

About NatureNurture:

NatureNurture is a pioneering education management company shaping the future of K–12 learning across India. Founded by alumni of Harvard, ISB, and Oxford, our mission is to revolutionize education through research-based curricula, cutting-edge pedagogy, and comprehensive implementation support across national and international boards (CBSE, ICSE, IB, and Cambridge).

Position Overview:

The Academic Manager will play a central role in designing, implementing, monitoring, and refining NatureNurture's academic programs across partner schools. This role involves leading a team of Instructional Leaders and Subject Experts, ensuring high-fidelity curriculum implementation, and enabling capacity building of educators through continuous support and training. The Academic Manager will also coordinate cross-departmentally to uphold the academic vision and drive student learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Curriculum Implementation

• Oversee the effective execution of the NatureNurture curriculum across multiple partner schools.
• Set benchmarks for curriculum delivery and classroom effectiveness aligned with academic goals.
• Collaborate with Curriculum Developers and Instructional Leaders to ensure instructional coherence and quality.

2. Academic Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Instructional Leaders and Subject Matter Experts.
• Facilitate professional development plans, feedback loops, and growth tracks for the academic team.
• Organize monthly reviews and planning sessions to align field execution with organizational strategy.

3. School Engagement and Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary academic liaison for school leaders, coordinators, and stakeholders.
• Conduct academic audits, reviews, and presentations for partner schools.
• Address academic challenges proactively and ensure timely communication and resolution.

4. Quality Assurance and Data-Driven Improvement

• Monitor academic indicators including student assessments, teaching quality, and curriculum adherence.
• Analyze performance data to inform instructional strategies and program enhancements.
• Conduct observation-based evaluations to identify gaps and initiate improvement plans.

5. Professional Development & Teacher Capacity Building

• Design and oversee delivery of large-scale training workshops, both in-person and virtual.
• Implement coaching structures that include classroom observations, feedback sessions, and demo lessons.
• Curate teacher resource kits and toolkits for differentiated instruction.

6. Innovation and Research Integration

• Stay updated with the latest trends in global education, pedagogical models, and assessment frameworks.
• Encourage experimentation and adoption of modern instructional tools and digital learning solutions.
• Lead pilots and action research projects to test academic innovations.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field (Doctorate preferred).
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in curriculum leadership, teacher development, or academic management.
• Strong understanding of multiple education boards (CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge).
• Demonstrated success in leading and scaling academic initiatives across diverse school contexts.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel for school visits, workshops, and academic evaluations.

What You'll Gain:

• Opportunity to lead transformational educational change at scale.
• Exposure to cutting-edge curriculum design and pedagogical research.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment with growth pathways into senior leadership.