Academic Head – Roles & Responsibilities (CBSE School)

Designation: Academic Head

Reporting To: Management / Director

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Planning: Plan, implement and monitor the overall academic curriculum from Pre-Primary to Grade 10 as per CBSE guidelines.

2. Curriculum Management: Ensure timely syllabus completion, lesson planning, academic calendars and effective teaching methodologies.

3. Teacher Supervision: Monitor classroom teaching, conduct teacher observations, evaluate performance and arrange teacher training programmes.

4. Student Performance: Monitor academic progress, analyse examination results and implement remedial programmes for students.

5. Examination Management: Supervise assessments, question paper preparation, examinations, evaluation and result analysis.

6. Academic Monitoring: Conduct regular classroom observations and verify lesson plans, teacher diaries, student notebooks and academic records.

7. CBSE Compliance: Ensure implementation of CBSE curriculum, assessment patterns, academic policies and required documentation.

8. Parent Coordination: Address academic concerns, participate in PTMs and ensure proper communication regarding student performance.

9. Academic Activities: Plan and supervise Olympiads, competitions, exhibitions, projects and other academic activities.

10. Team Coordination: Coordinate with Principals, Branch Heads, Coordinators, HODs and teachers to maintain academic standards across all branches.

11. Teacher Recruitment: Participate in teacher interviews, subject assessments and academic staff selection.

12. Management Reporting:



Submit regular academic reports, syllabus completion status, student performance analysis and teacher performance reviews to Management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely syllabus completion.
- Improvement in student academic results.
- Effective teacher performance and classroom management.
- CBSE curriculum and documentation compliance.
- Regular academic audits and monitoring.
- Improvement in teaching quality and learning outcomes.
- Timely resolution of academic concerns.

Overall Accountability: To ensure academic excellence, quality teaching, CBSE compliance and continuous improvement in student learning outcomes across all school branches.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Postgraduate degree in Education or a relevant academic subject.
- B.Ed. qualification preferred/required as per the role and applicable norms.
- Minimum 8–10 years of teaching and academic leadership experience.
- Experience in CBSE schools is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of CBSE curriculum, assessment systems and academic administration.
- Excellent leadership, communication, planning and team management skills.

General Expectations

- Maintain professionalism, discipline and confidentiality.
- Demonstrate solid leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Take ownership of academic quality and student learning outcomes.
- Maintain effective coordination with Management and school leadership teams.
- Be accountable for achieving the academic goals set by Management.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Academic Head (Hyderabad)
🏢 Five Elements International School
📍 Hyderabad