14 Nov
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Kingston Educational Institute
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Barasat
14 Nov
Kingston Educational Institute
Barasat
Kingston Educational Institute is seeking an organised, proactive education skilled with B.Ed. and M.Ed. qualifications to support academic quality and coordination across its constituent colleges.
Working directly with the Academic Director and Academic HR, the selected candidate will conduct classroom observations, coordinate student engagement initiatives, follow up on teacher–student mentoring, and support academic administration. The role involves regular interaction with principals, faculty members and students, along with physical visits across assigned institutions.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom Observation & Academic Quality
- Conduct regular physical classroom visits and structured observations using approved review formats.
- Review teaching practices, student participation, classroom engagement and the use of teaching aids.
- Monitor class schedules, academic calendars, syllabus progress and related academic records.
- Prepare factual observation reports and follow up on improvement actions agreed upon by academic leadership.
Teacher–Student Mentoring
- Track the implementation of faculty mentoring programmes, including mentor allocation, meeting schedules and records.
- Follow up on concerns relating to attendance, academic performance and student participation.
- Coordinate with faculty and relevant teams to ensure timely action, escalating unresolved matters to academic leadership.
Student Clubs & Campus Engagement
- Support the planning and functioning of student clubs and societies across constituent colleges.
- Coordinate with faculty convenors and student representatives on activity calendars, participation and event execution.
- Encourage student involvement in academic, cultural, professional and community activities.
- Maintain activity reports, participation records and student feedback.
Academic Administration & Reporting
- Support academic review meetings through agenda preparation, documentation, minutes and action tracking.
- Coordinate the implementation of academic SOPs and decisions across assigned colleges.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare consolidated weekly and monthly progress reports.
- Identify recurring gaps and recommend practical improvements to academic processes.
- Support faculty development programmes in coordination with Academic HR and the Academic Director.
Qualifications & Experience
- B.Ed. and M.Ed. from recognised institutions are mandatory.
- A postgraduate degree in a relevant academic discipline is desirable.
- Preferably 3–5 years of relevant experience in teaching, academic coordination, academic administration or quality assurance.
- Experience working with higher-education institutions or multiple academic departments will be an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Sound understanding of teaching methods, classroom observation and student engagement.
- Strong coordination, follow-up and organisational skills.
- Ability to engage professionally with principals, faculty members and students.
- Clear report writing and communication skills in English and Bengali.
- Working proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workspace.
- Familiarity with academic ERP systems, learning management systems or reporting dashboards is desirable.
- Ability to handle sensitive academic and student information confidentially.
- Willingness to undertake regular physical visits across assigned constituent colleges.
What Success Looks Like
- Timely completion of classroom observations and actionable reports.
- Consistent follow-up and closure of agreed academic improvement actions.
- Regular, documented teacher–student mentoring.
- Active student clubs with planned activities and measurable participation.
- Accurate academic records and timely reporting to leadership.
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.
📌 Academic Quality & Coordination Officer (Barasat)
🏢 Kingston Educational Institute
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