Head of Primary School

Thinkers' Valley World School | Jaipur, India | Full-time | Founding Leadership Appointment

ABOUT US

Thinkers' Valley World School is a new school in Jaipur, founded by an established education family with a long-standing heritage in schooling in India. Set within a 20-acre campus, the School carries that heritage forward while rethinking education for a changing world, rooted in the character and culture of Jaipur, yet looking confidently to the future. At its heart is a belief in nurturing the whole human being: developing not only what a young person knows, but how they think, who they become and what they contribute.

The School will offer the Cambridge curriculum through an inquiry-led, project-based approach, balancing academic rigour with curiosity, creativity, reflection and real-world engagement. By bringing together the strengths of a rigorous international education with a distinctly Indian understanding of human development, Thinkers' Valley seeks to develop young people who can think deeply, navigate complexity and engage with the world with wisdom, courage and capability.

THE HUMAN CAPACITIES OF THINKERS' VALLEY

Awareness – Thinking – Mastery – Humanity

At Thinkers' Valley, we believe education is about developing the capacities to live well, think deeply and contribute meaningfully. We nurture young people who are grounded in their humanity, aware, authentic, committed to mastery and guided by purpose. Through curiosity, reflection and meaningful challenge, they develop the wisdom, courage and capability to navigate complexity and shape their own lives.

These capacities shape our whole community, not just our students. They guide how we teach, lead and relate to one another. Rooted in Indian thought and enriched by contemporary international education, Thinkers' Valley seeks to develop people who grow in awareness, pursue mastery, live authentically and find meaningful ways to contribute.

BASIC INFORMATION

- Job Title: Head of Primary
- Department: Senior Leadership Team
- Reports to: Founding Principal
- Start Date: Immediate. The successful candidate will be expected to join at the earliest possible date. Please state your current notice period in your application.
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

OBJECTIVE The Head of Primary will provide strategic, academic and pastoral leadership for Thinkers' Valley's Primary School, from Early Years through age 11. This is a founding leadership role responsible for translating the School's educational philosophy into a coherent, ambitious and deeply human experience for every child.

Working closely with the Founding Principal, Founders and Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Primary will shape the Primary School from the ground up: its curriculum, pedagogy, culture, learning environments, staffing, assessment, pastoral systems and relationship with families. The Head of Primary will ensure that children are not simply prepared for the next stage of schooling, but are developing as deep thinkers, capable creators, grounded human beings and generous contributors.

EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will bring significant experience in primary education, school leadership, curriculum development or a related field, ideally within a private, international or Cambridge school environment, with experience of leading teaching and learning, developing teams, shaping curriculum and supporting the academic and personal development of children aged 2–11.





Experience of establishing or developing a Primary School, curriculum or educational programme within a growing organisation or new school would be particularly advantageous. We are looking for someone who combines this experience with curiosity, empathy and ambition, and who can inspire educators, build trusted relationships, translate Thinkers' Valley's educational philosophy into practice and contribute strategically to the wider growth of the School.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Primary Education, Educational Leadership or a related field. A recognised teaching or educational leadership qualification would be desirable.
- Language: Fluent in English and Hindi.
- Work Experience: Significant experience in early years and primary education, school leadership, curriculum development or a related field. Experience within a private, international or Cambridge school environment would be highly desirable, particularly in teaching and learning, curriculum development, team leadership, assessment and the development of children aged 2–11.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Strategy and Educational Leadership

- Lead the vision, strategy and development of the Primary School from ages 2–11, in line with the School's educational philosophy, vision and growth plans.
- Establish a coherent and progressive educational journey from Early Years through the end of Primary.
- Advise the Founding Principal and leadership team on primary education, child development, pedagogy and curriculum.
- Establish high expectations for learning, wellbeing, character and personal development.
- Ensure that the Primary School reflects the distinctive educational identity and aspirations of Thinkers' Valley.

Curriculum, Learning and Pedagogy
- Lead the development and implementation of a rigorous Cambridge-aligned curriculum through inquiry, projects, making, collaboration and real-world learning.
- Establish a progressive approach to learning that develops curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, independence and a love of learning.
- Ensure coherent progression in knowledge, skills, understanding and independence from ages 2–11.
- Develop solid approaches to literacy, numeracy, inquiry, languages, arts, sport, technology and interdisciplinary learning.
- Ensure learning experiences are developmentally appropriate, intellectually challenging and connected to meaningful contexts.

Human Development, Wellbeing and Pastoral Care
- Ensure the development of the whole child is central to the Primary School experience.
- Create opportunities for children to develop Awareness, Thinking, Mastery and Humanity through everyday learning, relationships and experiences.
- Establish a culture of dignity, empathy, compassion, curiosity and respect.
- Develop children's confidence, agency, resilience, independence and sense of contribution.
- Establish effective pastoral, wellbeing and safeguarding systems appropriate to different developmental stages.
- Ensure every child is known, valued, challenged and supported.

Teaching,



Assessment and Professional Learning
- Establish high standards of teaching and learning across the Primary School.
- Build a professional culture of reflection, collaboration, inquiry and continuous improvement.
- Establish assessment practices that provide meaningful insight into children's learning, progress and development.
- Use assessment and evidence intelligently to inform teaching and identify areas for support and challenge.
- Develop coaching, mentoring, collaborative planning and professional-learning systems.
- Support educators to become mentors, guides, experts and co-learners who nurture curiosity and challenge thinking.

Staff Leadership and Development

- Lead, inspire and develop the Primary teaching and support team.
- Recruit exceptional educators who align with the School's educational philosophy and values.
- Establish clear expectations for professional practice, collaboration and accountability.
- Support staff wellbeing, professional growth and leadership development.
- Identify and develop future leaders within the Primary School.

Families and Community

- Build strong, trusting relationships with families across the Primary School.
- Communicate the School's educational philosophy and approach to learning with clarity and confidence.
- Work closely with Admissions and Communications to represent the Primary School to prospective families.
- Create meaningful opportunities for parents to understand, engage with and contribute to their child's learning journey.
- Develop connections between children, the School, the Jaipur community and the wider world.

Founding School Development

As a founding member of the School's wider leadership team, the Founding Head of Primary will help build the Primary School from the ground up, including:
- Primary curriculum and pedagogical frameworks
- Early Years and Primary learning environments
- Approaches to inquiry, projects, making and interdisciplinary learning
- Assessment, reporting and progression systems
- Pastoral, wellbeing and safeguarding structures
- Staffing structures, recruitment and professional-development systems
- Parent engagement and communication frameworks
- Primary policies, routines and systems
- Transition and progression across ages 2–11
- Structures that can evolve and scale as the School grows

SUCCESS IN THE ROLE

Success will be measured through both educational outcomes and the quality of the experience created for children, including:

- Establishment of a distinctive, coherent and high-quality Primary School from ages 2–11
- High standards of teaching, learning and pupil progress
- Meaningful integration of Cambridge rigour with inquiry, projects, making and real-world learning
- Development of children who demonstrate curiosity, depth of thought, independence and creativity
- The Human Capacities becoming visible through children's everyday experiences, relationships and learning
- Strong safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care
- Recruitment, development and retention of an exceptional Primary team
- High levels of parent confidence, engagement and partnership
- A culture in which children are known, challenged, supported and trusted
- Contribution to a coherent educational journey across Thinkers' Valley as the School grows

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and cover letter in English by email to [email protected]. Applications with missing materials will not be considered.

📌 Head of Primary (Jaipur)
🏢 Thinkers' Valley World School
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