Designation: Head of Academics – CBSE | Experiential & Personalised Learning

Location: Sarjapura, Bangalore

About the Role

Kunskapsskolan School, Bangalore, is seeking an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking academic leader for the position of Head of Academics – CBSE | Experiential & Personalised Learning.

The role will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the implementation of the CBSE curriculum, ensuring academic excellence, strengthening teaching and learning practices, and improving student learning outcomes across the applicable grades.

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of the CBSE curriculum, assessment practices, board examination requirements and applicable CBSE regulations. The candidate should also demonstrate a strong commitment to experiential learning, personalised learning, student ownership and continuous academic improvement.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & CBSE Curriculum Implementation

- Lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of the CBSE curriculum across applicable grades.
- Ensure alignment with CBSE requirements, guidelines, prescribed learning outcomes and relevant educational regulations.
- Develop and monitor annual academic plans, curriculum maps, academic calendars and curriculum completion schedules.
- Establish systems to review syllabus coverage, academic progress and consistency in curriculum delivery.
- Analyse academic performance and implement strategies to strengthen student achievement.

Experiential & Personalised Learning

- Integrate experiential, inquiry-based, project-based and interdisciplinary learning approaches into classroom practices.
- Promote personalised learning through individual learning goals, regular feedback, reflection and progress reviews.
- Guide teachers in differentiated instruction to address students' varied learning needs, abilities and interests.
- Encourage critical thinking, creativity, independent learning, collaboration and problem-solving.
- Align innovative pedagogical practices with CBSE curriculum expectations and assessment requirements.





Teaching & Learning Excellence

- Conduct classroom observations, lesson-plan reviews and academic quality assessments.
- Monitor teaching effectiveness, student engagement and the achievement of learning outcomes.
- Identify gaps in instructional delivery and develop structured academic improvement plans.
- Support teachers in adopting effective pedagogical practices and maintaining high academic standards.
- Establish regular academic review mechanisms and follow up on agreed improvement actions.

Assessment, Examination & Student Performance

- Oversee formative and summative assessments, assessment schedules, question-paper quality, moderation and academic reporting.
- Lead academic planning and readiness for CBSE board examinations for Classes X and XII, as applicable.
- Analyse grade-wise and subject-wise performance data to identify learning gaps.
- Coordinate remedial support, enrichment programmes and targeted academic interventions.
- Monitor student progress and recommend evidence-based strategies to improve learning outcomes.

CBSE Compliance & Academic Governance

- Ensure adherence to applicable CBSE affiliation requirements, academic regulations, circulars and examination procedures.
- Maintain accurate curriculum plans, assessment records, academic reports and required documentation.
- Coordinate academic preparation for applicable inspections and compliance reviews.
- Ensure timely completion of academic documentation and closure of identified compliance gaps.

Teacher Development & Academic Team Leadership

- Identify professional development needs through classroom observations, academic reviews and performance data.
- Plan and facilitate teacher training,



pedagogical workshops, subject-specific development and mentoring initiatives.
- Support academic coordinators and Heads of Departments in strengthening instructional leadership.
- Promote cooperative planning, reflective teaching and sharing of effective classroom practices.
- Work with the Head of School to strengthen teacher effectiveness and academic accountability.

Academic Planning & School Improvement

- Work closely with the Head of School to establish academic priorities, targets and improvement plans.
- Monitor curriculum completion, assessment schedules, academic milestones and student performance.
- Coordinate with school leadership on teacher deployment, academic workload and timetable planning.
- Prepare periodic reports on academic progress, teaching quality, examination readiness and improvement initiatives.
- Recommend and implement measures to strengthen academic systems, teaching effectiveness and student achievement.

Qualifications & Experience

- Postgraduate degree in Education or a relevant subject discipline; B.Ed. preferred, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.
- Preferably 8–12 years of experience in school education, with substantial experience in the CBSE curriculum.
- At least 3 years of experience in academic leadership, such as Academic Coordinator, Senior Academic Coordinator, Head of Department, Vice Principal or an equivalent role.
- Strong working knowledge of CBSE curriculum implementation, NCERT frameworks, assessment practices, board examinations and academic compliance.
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum planning, academic monitoring, teacher mentoring and improving student learning outcomes.
- Experience in experiential learning, personalised learning, competency-based education or student-centred pedagogy will be an advantage.
- Ability to lead, mentor and develop teachers and academic teams.
- Solid communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to balance academic innovation with CBSE requirements, compliance and measurable outcomes.

📌 Head of Academics – CBSE | Experiential & Personalised Learning (Bengaluru)
🏢 Kunskapsskolan India - Schools
📍 Bengaluru