Role & Responsibilities:

Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), in partnership with the Tribal Research and Training Institute (TRTI), Government of Maharashtra, is implementing a large-scale education initiative focused on strengthening the capacity of teachers and improving teaching-learning practices in tribal schools.

The programme focuses particularly on Mathematics and Science education, with an emphasis on subject understanding, experiential and activity-based pedagogy, contextualised learning, use of teaching-learning materials, digital tools and learner-centred classroom practices.

The partnership seeks to strengthen educators so that improved teacher capability translates into better classroom experiences and improved learning outcomes for tribal students. KEF's current TRTI initiative covers a large network of schools and teachers across Maharashtra.

The Deputy Head - Kshamata STEM will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, coordination, quality and effectiveness of the programme from the KEF side.

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that the TRTI programme is implemented effectively, at scale and with high quality, while maintaining strong relationships with TRTI and other government stakeholders.

1. Programme Strategy and Planning:

- Translate the TRTI partnership objectives into an annual and quarterly implementation plan.
- Establish clear milestones, deliverables and accountability for the programme team.
- Develop contingency plans for field-level challenges.
- Ensure that implementation remains aligned with the agreed objectives of KEF and TRTI.
- Responsible for Budget and Resource Management

2.Programme Implementation: Own the day-to-day and overall implementation of the programme across the assigned geography. This will include:

- Planning and coordinating teacher training programmes.
- Ensuring training schedules are developed and adhered to.
- Coordinating with districts, schools and relevant government stakeholders.
- Ensuring adequate trainer availability and deployment.
- Monitoring participation and completion.
- Ensuring training logistics are planned and executed effectively.
- Coordinating training venues, travel, accommodation, materials and other requirements.
- Ensuring that all programme deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.
- Conduct structured reviews and course correction.

3. Teacher Professional Development: A key responsibility will be to ensure that teacher training leads to meaningful career development.





- Understand the learning needs of teachers in tribal schools.
- Work with academic teams to design relevant training programmes.
- Ensure training is practical, engaging and classroom-oriented.
- Promote activity-based and experiential learning.
- Ensure teachers are equipped to use appropriate TLMs and digital resources.
- Support teachers in strengthening conceptual understanding of Mathematics and Science.
- Encourage peer learning and collaborative professional development.
- Develop mechanisms for continued engagement with teachers beyond one-time workshops.

1. Academic and Content Quality: Work closely with the academic/content team to ensure that programme content is:

- Aligned with Maharashtra curriculum and Balbharati textbooks.
- Appropriate to the grade and subject.
- Pedagogically sound.
- Experiential and activity-based.
- Relevant to the context of tribal schools.
- Practical for teachers to implement.
- Supported by appropriate TLMs.
- Inclusive and learner-centred.
- Appropriate to the language and classroom realities of participating teachers.
- Ensure timely and high-quality programme documentation

KEF's Kshamata STEM teacher-training work has specifically emphasised Balbharati-aligned, activity-based Mathematics and Science teaching, TLMs, real-life examples, digital tools and contextual learning. 5. Trainer Management and Development: Lead the trainer ecosystem.

- Recruit / identify appropriate trainers in consultation with the academic team.
- Develop trainer deployment plans.
- Orient trainers to programme objectives and expectations.
- Establish trainer quality standards.
- Observe training sessions periodically.
- Provide feedback and coaching to trainers.
- Conduct trainer review meetings.
- Build a community of practice among trainers.
- Identify high-performing trainers and develop their capability.
- Address performance gaps promptly.

1. Government and TRTI Relationship Management: Will be a key interface between KEF and TRTI and the Responsibilities include:

- Maintain a strong and professional working relationship with TRTI officials.




- Understand TRTI's expectations and priorities.
- Ensure timely communication and reporting.
- Prepare and participate in review meetings.
- Share programme progress and field insights.
- Escalate critical issues appropriately.
- Seek TRTI support where required.
- Ensure KEF commitments under the partnership are fulfilled.
- Coordinate with relevant government / Tribal Development Department stakeholders as required.

1. Classroom Follow-up and Impact: A major responsibility will be to ensure that teacher training translates into classroom practice. Work with the academic and M&E; teams to establish mechanisms for:

- Classroom observations.
- Teacher feedback.
- Lesson-plan review.
- Demonstration classes.
- Teacher mentoring.
- Peer learning.
- Follow-up visits.
- Student engagement assessment.
- Learning outcome assessment.

Candidate Specifications:

Educational Qualification

Postgraduate qualification in STEM disciplines, along with a B.Ed. or M.Ed.

Years of Experience & other requirements

1014 years of relevant experience with a strong understanding of STEM education, along with demonstrated experience in large-scale programme implementation and teacher professional development. The candidate should also have a strong understanding of governance, education policies, and working with government systems.

Experience of working in rural, tribal, or underserved communities, particularly in Maharashtra, can continue to be considered an advantage, but the core requirements should remain centred around STEM education, teacher capacity building, large-scale implementation, and governance.

Work Skills

- Programme management.
- Project planning.
- Teacher development.
- Education pedagogy.
- STEM education.
- Training design and delivery.
- Stakeholder management.
- Government engagement.
- Budget management.
- Team management.
- Documentation and reporting.

Other Skills

- Fluency in Marathi and English is essential.
- Hindi proficiency would be an advantage.

Attributes

- Field Orientation
- Ownership
- Stakeholder Sensitivity
- Problem Solving
- Academic Orientation
- People Leadership
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Learning Orientation

Role Specifications:

Nature of role: Permanent

Location: Mumbai

Hours of work: 8 hours 6 days a week (2 week offs in a Month and all the Sundays will be holidays)

Working conditions: This role will also involve working in challenging community areas with infrastructural and other disadvantages.

📌 Deputy Project Head - Kshamta STEM (Mumbai)
🏢 Kotak Education Foundation
📍 Mumbai