About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Academic Training & Development professional to design and drive capability-building initiatives for teachers and school leadership across our group of schools. This is a purely academic role — focused on pedagogical excellence, teacher effectiveness, and leadership capability — not an HR function.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Training Strategy
- Design and implement a school-wide Academic Training & Development framework aligned with the group's educational vision and NEP 2020 guidelines
- Develop annual academic training calendars for teachers, academic coordinators, and school leadership across all campuses
- Conduct Training Needs Identification (TNI) through classroom observations, academic audits, and leadership discussions
Teacher Training & Capacity Building
- Design and deliver structured capacity-building programs for teachers across grades, subjects, and pedagogy styles
- Facilitate workshops on modern teaching methodologies, differentiated instruction, experiential learning, and student-centric approaches
- Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive, structured feedback to teachers
- Support implementation of NEP 2020 aligned teaching and assessment practices across campuses
School Leadership Development
- Design and facilitate leadership development programs for Principals, Vice Principals, Academic Coordinators, and Heads of Departments
- Coach and mentor school leaders on academic governance, instructional leadership, and people management
- Build leadership pipelines by identifying and nurturing high-potential academic talent across campuses
- Facilitate workshops on data-driven decision making, curriculum planning, and school improvement strategies
Program Delivery & Facilitation
- Personally facilitate training sessions, workshops, seminars, and learning circles across campuses
- Engage external academic experts, master trainers, and subject matter specialists where required
- Leverage blended learning formats — in-person, online, and on-the-job coaching — for maximum impact
- Drive a culture of reflective practice and continuous learning across all schools
Campus Travel & Engagement
- Travel extensively across school campuses in different cities to deliver training and conduct academic audits
- Build strong working relationships with Principals and Academic Heads at each location
- Ensure consistent academic standards and learning culture across all campuses
- Provide ground-level insights and feedback to senior academic leadership
Measurement & Reporting
- Define and track academic training metrics — training hours, teacher feedback, assessment scores, and classroom impact
- Prepare monthly and quarterly Academic Training MIS for leadership review
- Conduct post-training evaluations to measure effectiveness and refine programs accordingly
Candidate Profile
- 10+ years of experience in academic training, teacher development, or instructional leadership in K–12 schools
- Strong understanding of curriculum frameworks, pedagogy, and school operations
- Proven ability to train and coach teachers and school leaders effectively
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable with 40–50% travel across school locations PAN India
- Passionate about education, teaching excellence, and school improvement
- Experience working across CBSE curriculum schools preferred
Education
- B.Ed / M.Ed is mandatory
- MBA in Education Management or Post Graduate Diploma in School Leadership preferred
- Certifications in Teacher Training, Instructional Coaching, or School Leadership (CBSE, British Council, etc.) preferred
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape academic culture across a growing group of schools
- Direct engagement with school leadership and academic teams
- Purpose-driven, high-impact role in the K–12 education space
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience
Pay: ₹1,254,260.81 - ₹2,021,364.74 per year
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
