PURPOSE
The Academic Director is a vital executive leadership role responsible for shaping, integrating, and maintaining the highest educational and behavioral standards at Miri Piri Academy. Serving as the primary authority in charge of the entire campus during academic hours, this role demands a commanding, visionary educator.
The Director masterfully harmonizes a unique multi-curriculum ecosystem: project-based Expeditionary Learning (EL) for the lower grades, alongside a dual-track upper school program (Cambridge IGCSE/A-Levels and a US-style High School Diploma). Crucially, the Director ensures the entire academic engine is anchored within the spiritual values of Sikh Dharam—weaving history, daily meditation, and Gurdwara practice into a rigorous school structure that develops conscious, globally competitive leaders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDaytime Campus Command & Operations
● On-Site Operational Authority: Take absolute charge of the daily operations, student safety, and logistical flow of the campus from the morning bell until the hand-off to Residential Life.
● Daytime Behavior & Discipline: Take full ownership of the student code of conduct, daily attendance, and behavioral interventions during school hours, ensuring swift, compassionate, and firm resolution of disciplinary issues.
● Master Timetabling & Substitutions: Design and manage the master academic timetable. Arrange immediate internal substitutions to ensure seamless educational continuity and zero classroom disruption.
● Resource Optimization: Serve as the primary decision-maker for daily facility and classroom allocations, coordinating closely with coaches and support staff.
Multi-Curriculum Architecture & Sikh Integration
● Three-Tier Curriculum Management: Oversee the alignment, delivery, and quality assurance of three distinct academic tracks:
○ Lower Grades: Progressive, project-based Expeditionary Learning (EL).
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○ Secondary/Advanced: Dual-track Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and US-Style High School Diploma credit frameworks.
● Sikh History & Gurmat Integration: Collaborate actively with history and language teachers to intentionally weave Sikh history, Gurmat philosophy, and values into humanities and core subjects where cross-curricular opportunities exist.
● Spiritual Timetabling: Ensure daily meditation, Kundalini Yoga, and Gurdwara structures are deeply respected, protected, and prioritized within the academic schedule.
Cambridge Exam Administration & Student Pathways
● Exam Center Administration: Act as the primary head of center for Cambridge International; manage the entire registration process, scheduling, security, invigilation, and execution of external board exams.
● Course Pathway Guidance: Provide direct academic counseling to upper-school students, helping them navigate elective options, US diploma credits, and university aspirations.
Faculty Mentorship & Instructional Coaching
● Pedagogical Leadership: Conduct regular classroom observations, evaluate lesson plans across all curriculum styles, and provide constructive, data-driven feedback to cultivate teaching excellence.
● Targeted Professional Development: Design staff training modules focused on project-based learning design, Cambridge marking rubrics, and culturally responsive teaching in a Sikh environment.
● Staff Recruitment: Partner with the Head of School to recruit, interview, and onboard high-caliber, mission-aligned educators.
Data Integrity, Compliance & Parent Outreach
● Academic "Single Source of Truth": Maintain absolute accuracy on online school management portals regarding student attendance, transcripts, report cards, and pastoral tracking (CPOMs entries).
● Accreditation & Policy Design: Partner with leadership to write, update, and enforce academic policies that align with school values and meet international accreditation audits.
● Parent Engagement: Serve as the chief academic point of contact for global families, organizing academic workshops, orientation sessions, and transparent progress updates.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
● Education: Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field (Principal/Teaching certification strongly preferred).
● Curriculum Expertise: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in educational administration, with a proven track record managing Cambridge (IGCSE/A-Level) examinations and/or US credit-based high school diploma tracks.
● Pedagogical Knowledge: Demonstrable understanding of, or direct experience with, Expeditionary Learning (EL) or similar highly structured, project-based learning methodologies for lower school blocks.
● Cultural & Spiritual Alignment: Deep respect for and familiarity with Sikh values, the Guru Granth Sahib, Gurdwara protocol, history, and daily meditation practices. Ability to authentically lead a school community aligned with these principles.
● Command & Leadership: Strong organizational presence; able to run an international campus confidently, handle high-pressure student/staff issues, and inspire a diverse faculty.
● Preferred: Experience in an international boarding school environment and proficiency in multiple languages (English and Punjabi/Hindi are highly valued).
Pay: ₹65,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
