1. Position Details

Position: Academic Director
Department: Leadership
Reports To: School Management
Location: NPS International Academy
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Level: Leadership

2. Role Purpose

Core Success Statement "To create a consistent culture of academic excellence where every teacher is equipped to teach effectively, every student is supported to learn meaningfully, and the school continuously improves its standards of teaching and learning."

The Academic Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for the academic programme of NPS International Academy, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, assessment, curriculum delivery, teacher development, and student achievement.

The role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a strong academic culture across the school, ensuring that every classroom delivers purposeful, engaging, age-appropriate and outcome-oriented learning.

The Academic Director will work closely with the Principal, Academic Coordinators, Subject Heads and Teachers to continuously improve academic standards and ensure the holistic development of every student.

The role will oversee academic development across all sections of the school, from Nursery through senior classes, while ensuring that teaching practices and academic expectations are appropriately differentiated according to the age and learning stage of students.

3. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Academic Leadership & Strategy

- Develop and implement the school's overall academic vision, strategy and annual academic plan.
- Establish clear academic standards and expectations for all classes and subjects.
- Ensure consistent implementation of the school's academic policies and teaching-learning framework.
- Set measurable academic objectives for different sections, subjects and grade levels.
- Monitor academic progress throughout the academic year and initiate corrective measures wherever required.
- Identify areas for academic improvement and develop structured action plans.
- Promote a culture of continuous academic improvement, innovation and accountability.
- Ensure alignment between the school's academic objectives and its overall vision and values.

B. Curriculum Planning & Implementation

- Oversee curriculum planning and implementation across all grades.
- Ensure that curriculum objectives are clearly mapped to appropriate learning outcomes.
- Review annual, term-wise, monthly and weekly academic plans.
- Ensure appropriate curriculum progression from Nursery through senior classes.
- Monitor whether the prescribed curriculum is being completed within the planned academic calendar.
- Ensure appropriate balance between:
- Conceptual understanding
- Knowledge acquisition
- Application
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Life skills
- Encourage interdisciplinary and experiential learning wherever appropriate.
- Review and improve curriculum content based on student needs, academic outcomes and emerging educational practices.

C. Teaching & Learning Quality

- Establish high standards for classroom teaching and learning.
- Conduct regular classroom observations and academic reviews.
- Evaluate teaching effectiveness, student engagement and classroom management.
- Ensure teachers use age-appropriate and student-centred teaching methodologies.
- Encourage teachers to move beyond rote learning towards conceptual and application-based learning.
- Promote the effective use of:
- Activities
- Projects
- Experiments
- Discussions
- Presentations
- Technology
- Collaborative learning
- Experiential learning
- Identify gaps in teaching quality and provide appropriate support and intervention.
- Ensure consistency in teaching standards across sections and subjects.

D. Teacher Development & Performance

- Develop and implement a structured teacher development programme.
- Identify individual teacher training requirements.
- Organise academic workshops, training sessions and professional development programmes.
- Mentor teachers and support them in improving classroom effectiveness.
- Establish academic performance expectations for teachers.
- Participate in teacher performance reviews and appraisals.
- Use classroom observations, student outcomes and academic planning as inputs for teacher development.
- Identify high-performing teachers and encourage leadership development.
- Support underperforming teachers through structured improvement plans.
- Promote a culture of professional accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.

E. Lesson Planning & Academic Documentation

- Establish standards for lesson planning and academic documentation.
- Review lesson plans periodically to ensure:




- Clear learning objectives
- Appropriate teaching methodology
- Student engagement
- Differentiation
- Assessment
- Learning outcomes
- Ensure teachers maintain updated academic records.
- Monitor completion of lesson plans, syllabus and academic activities.
- Ensure academic documentation is accurate, systematic and readily available for review.

F. Assessment & Student Performance

- Establish a structured assessment framework across the school.
- Oversee periodic tests, examinations, formative assessments and other academic evaluations.
- Ensure assessments measure understanding, application and learning outcomes rather than only memorisation.
- Review examination papers and assessment standards periodically.
- Analyse student performance across:
- Classes
- Subjects
- Sections
- Individual students
- Identify learning gaps and ensure timely remedial action.
- Establish systems for tracking student academic progress throughout the year.
- Ensure appropriate academic support for students requiring additional assistance.
- Encourage enrichment and advanced learning opportunities for high-performing students.

G. Academic Monitoring & Reviews

- Conduct regular academic review meetings with Coordinators and Subject Heads.
- Monitor:
- Syllabus completion
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student performance
- Teacher performance
- Attendance
- Assessment outcomes
- Remedial programmes
- Enrichment activities
- Prepare periodic academic performance reports for the Principal and Management.
- Establish academic dashboards and performance indicators wherever appropriate.
- Ensure timely corrective action when academic targets are not being achieved.

H. Student Holistic Development

The Academic Director will ensure that academic excellence is complemented by the overall development of students.

The role will promote development in:

- Communication skills
- Confidence
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Emotional and social development
- Physical development
- Life skills
- Values and character
- Independent learning

The Academic Director will ensure that academic programmes do not focus solely on examination results but contribute to preparing students for real-world challenges.

I. Early Years & Primary Academic Development

Particular attention should be given to the foundational years, including Nursery, Kindergarten and Primary classes.

The Academic Director will ensure:

- Developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
- Strong foundational literacy and numeracy.
- Development of communication and vocabulary.
- Activity-based and experiential learning.
- Age-appropriate assessment practices.
- Development of curiosity, confidence and social skills.
- Smooth academic transition between Nursery, Kindergarten and primary grades.

J. Coordination with Academic Leaders

Work closely with:

- Principal
- Vice Principal / Academic Head
- Section Coordinators
- Subject Heads
- Class Teachers
- Subject Teachers
- Counsellors
- Special Educators
- Activity / Sports / Performing Arts Coordinators

The Academic Director will ensure that all academic teams work towards common academic objectives and maintain consistency across the school.

K. Parent & Student Engagement

- Support the school in communicating academic expectations to parents.
- Participate in parent meetings when academic intervention or guidance is required.
- Address significant academic concerns raised by parents.
- Ensure parents receive meaningful information regarding student academic progress.
- Guide teachers on effective parent communication regarding student learning.
- Promote a positive partnership between parents and the school.

L. Academic Innovation

- Research and introduce effective modern teaching practices.
- Encourage appropriate use of educational technology and digital learning tools.
- Promote innovative classroom practices.
- Encourage project-based, experiential and interdisciplinary learning.
- Explore recent assessment and student-engagement methodologies.
- Benchmark the school's academic practices against leading schools and educational institutions.
- Continuously evaluate what is working and introduce improvements where required.

4. Leadership & Management Responsibilities





The Academic Director is expected to demonstrate strong academic leadership and act as a role model for teachers and academic staff.

Key leadership responsibilities include:

- Setting clear academic expectations.
- Building a high-performance academic culture.
- Promoting teamwork among teachers.
- Ensuring accountability for academic responsibilities.
- Making data-driven academic decisions.
- Providing constructive feedback.
- Developing future academic leaders within the school.
- Maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Ensuring that academic decisions remain focused on student welfare and learning outcomes.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance may be evaluated against the following:

Academic Outcomes

- Improvement in student learning outcomes.
- Grade-wise and subject-wise academic performance.
- Reduction in learning gaps.
- Improvement in examination and assessment results.

Teaching Quality

- Classroom observation scores.
- Quality and consistency of lesson planning.
- Teacher implementation of academic standards.
- Student engagement and participation.

Curriculum

- Timely syllabus completion.
- Quality of curriculum implementation.
- Effective curriculum progression between grades.

Teacher Development

- Teacher training completion.
- Improvement in teacher performance.
- Implementation of professional development programmes.
- Development of academic leadership within the teaching team.

Student Development

- Improvement in foundational skills.
- Student participation in academic and co-curricular activities.
- Development of communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Overall student engagement and confidence.

Academic Systems

- Timely academic planning and reporting.
- Effective assessment systems.
- Quality of academic documentation.
- Timely identification and resolution of academic issues.

6. QualificationsEssential

- Master's Degree in Education or a relevant academic discipline.
- B.Ed. or equivalent professional teaching qualification.
- Strong understanding of school curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
- Significant teaching and academic leadership experience.

Preferred

- M.Ed. / Educational Leadership qualification.
- Experience with CBSE / ICSE / Cambridge / other recognised school curricula.
- Leadership experience in a reputed school.
- Experience in curriculum development and teacher training.

7. Experience

Preferred Experience:

- Minimum 8–12 years of experience in school education.
- Minimum 3–5 years in an academic leadership / coordination / senior teaching role.
- Experience managing or mentoring a substantial teaching team.
- Demonstrated experience in improving teaching quality and student academic outcomes.

Candidates with strong academic leadership experience in reputed schools may be considered based on their overall profile.

8. Required Skills & CompetenciesAcademic Expertise

- Strong knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy.
- Understanding of child development and age-appropriate learning.
- Strong assessment and academic analysis skills.

Leadership

- Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
- Ability to inspire and develop teachers.
- Ability to establish accountability without compromising teamwork.

Communication

- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong presentation and training skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, parents, students and management.

Analytical Ability

- Ability to analyse academic data and identify trends.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to convert academic data into actionable improvement plans.

Technology

- Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace and academic management systems.
- Willingness to adopt educational technology and digital learning tools.

9. Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should be:

- Student-centric
- Academically driven
- Ethical and professional
- Approachable yet authoritative
- Highly organised
- Detail-oriented
- Proactive
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Solution-oriented
- Continuous-learning oriented
- Passionate about education and child development

10. Role Expectations

The Academic Director is expected to:

Lead the academic vision → Build capable teachers → Ensure quality teaching → Monitor learning → Analyse outcomes → Correct gaps → Continuously improve the academic system.

The ultimate objective is to ensure that every student at NPS International Academy receives high-quality teaching, achieves meaningful learning outcomes and develops academically, socially, emotionally and personally.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹110,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Academic Director (Bihar Sharif)
🏢 Anitesh Educational Trust
📍 Bihar Sharif