Job Summary

The Curriculum Head – Mathematics will be responsible for
providing academic leadership and strategic direction for the Mathematics
curriculum across the school. The role involves leading curriculum planning,
implementation, review, assessment, and continuous improvement while ensuring
high standards of teaching and learning.

The Curriculum Head will work closely with Mathematics
teachers, coordinators, academic leaders, and school management to develop a
consistent, engaging, inquiry-driven, and age-appropriate Mathematics programme
that supports conceptual understanding, critical thinking, problem-solving, and
student achievement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Planning & Development

- Lead
the planning, development, implementation, and review of the Mathematics
curriculum across relevant grades.

- Ensure
curriculum alignment with the applicable CBSE/IB framework and school
academic standards, as applicable.

- Develop
and review curriculum maps, scope and sequence, unit plans, schemes of
work, and learning outcomes.

- Ensure
appropriate progression of mathematical concepts and skills across grade
levels.

- Identify
opportunities for interdisciplinary and real-world connections within
Mathematics.

2. Academic Leadership

- Provide
academic leadership and guidance to the Mathematics department.

- Establish
clear academic expectations and standards for teaching and learning.

- Mentor
and support Mathematics teachers in curriculum delivery and classroom
practices.

- Promote
creative, student-centred, inquiry-based, and experiential approaches to
Mathematics education.

- Encourage
the use of technology and appropriate digital tools to enhance Mathematics
learning.

3. Teaching & Learning

- Monitor
the quality and effectiveness of Mathematics teaching across grades.

- Conduct
classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.

- Support
teachers in developing differentiated learning strategies to address
diverse student needs.

- Promote
conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving,
analytical thinking, and application of mathematical concepts.

- Encourage
the use of practical, collaborative, and real-life learning experiences.

4. Assessment & Student Progress

- Lead




the development and review of assessment strategies for Mathematics.

- Ensure
assessments are aligned with curriculum objectives and learning outcomes.

- Review
question papers, assignments, projects, examinations, and other assessment
materials.

- Analyse
student performance data and identify areas requiring intervention or
enrichment.

- Support
teachers in developing appropriate remediation and extension strategies.

5. Teacher Development & Mentoring

- Identify
professional development needs within the Mathematics department.

- Conduct
or facilitate subject-specific workshops, training sessions, and
professional learning communities.

- Mentor
new and experienced Mathematics teachers.

- Share
best practices, resources, teaching strategies, and current developments
in Mathematics education.

- Encourage
reflective practice and continuous professional development.

6. Academic Resources & Learning Materials

- Oversee
the development, selection, and review of Mathematics teaching and
learning resources.

- Ensure
appropriate use of textbooks, digital resources, manipulatives,
worksheets, projects, and supplementary materials.

- Maintain
quality and consistency of departmental academic resources.

- Explore
innovative resources and approaches that enhance student engagement and
understanding.

7. Student Enrichment & Mathematical Thinking

- Promote
Mathematics beyond the classroom through competitions, clubs, projects,
challenges, and enrichment activities.

- Encourage
participation in Mathematics Olympiads and other relevant academic
programmes.

- Support
initiatives that develop logical reasoning, problem-solving, creativity,
and mathematical communication.

- Identify
high-performing students and support appropriate enrichment opportunities.

8. Academic Monitoring & Quality Assurance

- Monitor
curriculum coverage and ensure academic plans are implemented as
scheduled.

- Review
lesson planning,



assessments, student work, and departmental
documentation.

- Identify
gaps in curriculum delivery and work with teachers to address them.

- Maintain
appropriate academic records and reports.

- Contribute
to school-wide academic reviews and quality improvement initiatives.

9. Collaboration & Communication

- Work
closely with the Principal, Coordinators, Heads of Departments, teachers,
and other academic leaders.

- Participate
in academic meetings and contribute to curriculum-related decision-making.

- Communicate
curriculum expectations and academic priorities effectively to teachers.

- Support
appropriate communication with parents regarding Mathematics curriculum,
student progress, and academic initiatives.

10. Strategic Academic Development

- Keep
abreast of current trends, research, pedagogical approaches, and
developments in Mathematics education.

- Recommend
improvements to curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and academic resources.

- Contribute
to the development and implementation of the school's academic vision and
strategic goals.

- Promote
a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence within the
Mathematics department.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

- Master’s
Degree in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Mathematics Education or
a closely related discipline.

- Additional
qualifications in Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, or
School Leadership will be an added advantage.

- For
an IB school environment, IB training/certification or demonstrated
experience with IB curriculum frameworks will be preferred.

Experience

- Minimum 8–12 years of relevant teaching experience in Mathematics,
preferably in a reputed school.

- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a curriculum leadership, subject leadership,
HOD, Coordinator, or similar academic leadership role.

- Experience
in curriculum planning, development, implementation, and academic quality
assurance.

- Proven
experience in mentoring and developing Mathematics teachers.

- Strong
experience in assessment design, moderation, data analysis, and student
progress monitoring.

- Experience
working with CBSE and/or IB curriculum frameworks will be strongly
preferred.

📌 Curriculum Head - Mathematics (Bengaluru)
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