Zonal Academic Manager
Vertical: Academics
Department: Academics Delivery
Qualification: Post Graduate & ECCEd, Master in Human development, Bachelors in Human Development, B.Ed /
Experience: 8-10 years in Leading a School/ pre school
Job Description
This position reports to the Head of Academics and is responsible for ensuring academic excellence, curriculum execution, and operational support across the franchise network in the West zones. The Zonal Academic Manager leads the regional academic team to uphold brand standards, enhance classroom delivery, and drive training and development initiatives. The role is crucial in supporting center performance, parent satisfaction, and retention through high-impact academic strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
 Lead curriculum execution and academic strategy implementation in line with standards.
 Guide and mentor Academic Managers (AMs) in school observations, lesson planning, and staff
engagement.
 Ensure quality teacher training, in-class support, and ongoing development for academic teams.




 Monitor academic health of centers and ensure alignment with brand vision and compliance
requirements.
 Support the “Happy Child” and “Rollover Retention” initiatives through academic excellence and child development frameworks.
 Drive innovation in academic delivery while ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene norms.
 Act as the academic bridge between business and franchise partners to support center growth and retention.
 Engage with parents and local communities to build solid relationships and enhance center
performance.
 Track and report key performance metrics including academic quality, enrollments, and parent
satisfaction.
 Support grievance resolution and ensure academic queries from franchisees are handled with agility and accuracy.
 Coordinate with cross-functional teams for center audits, compliance checks, and academic
interventions.
 Stay updated on early childhood education trends and regulations to introd

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