Head Learning And Development (CBSE) - Education

Learning And Development (CBSE) - Education

Apeejay Education Society

About Us:

The Apeejay Education Society, established by the leading Industrial House of Apeejay Stya in the year 1967, has built a rich heritage of nearly four and half decades in the field of quality education through a family of 29 institutions, i.e. 13 schools and 16 institutions of higher learning, in various states of the country, along with the Apeejay Stya University – India’s first Liberal Arts University focused on Technology & Research.

All Apeejay institutions are guided by the vision of late Dr. Stya Paul, Founder President, Apeejay Education Society, of ‘value-based holistic education, focusing on acquiring thinking skills and learning how to learn for life’ - a vision that is truly global, transcending the confines of state and country, and is drive by innovative techniques, progressive curricula and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

KRA:

Job Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Visioning & Planning

Lead the design and implementation of the school's Learning & Development roadmap aligned with NEP 2020, NCF 2022, and institutional goals.

Formulate annual professional development plans in consultation with the Principal, Academic Coordinators, and Subject Heads.

2. Training Need Analysis (TNA)

Conduct systematic training needs analysis across departments using surveys, lesson observations, student feedback, and appraisal data.

Identify individual and collective skill gaps, pedagogical challenges, and capacity enhancement priorities.

Translate needs into actionable training goals and development programs.

3. Research and Development (R&D)

Initiate and oversee educational action research projects focused on pedagogy, curriculum innovation, and student outcomes.

Benchmark best practices from national and global institutions; adapt and implement relevant innovations.

Maintain an L&D Knowledge Repository with case studies, academic journals, and insights from field practice.

4. Curriculum and Instructional Development

Support development of integrated, competency-based, and interdisciplinary lesson plans.

Promote active learning strategies including inquiry-based, experiential, project-based, and digital learning models.

Assist departments in designing authentic assessments aligned with learning outcomes.

5. Professional Learning & Capacity Building

Design, coordinate, and deliver ongoing in-house training programs for teaching and non-teaching staff.

Plan certification programs in collaboration with universities, training partners, and government bodies.

Facilitate peer coaching, mentoring, lesson study groups, and cross-functional learning teams.

6. Innovation & Digital Integration

Promote the use of AI in education, digital pedagogy, EdTech tools, and flipped/hybrid learning models.

Build digital fluency and tech-readiness among educators.

Evaluate and recommend tools or platforms that enhance teaching-learning effectiveness.

7. Monitoring & Impact Evaluation

Establish systems to measure the effectiveness of professional development initiatives.

Use qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate training outcomes, teacher growth, and student performance impact.

Submit periodic reports and improvement plans to the Management.

8. Collaboration & External Engagement

Forge partnerships with educational institutions, boards, NGOs, and training providers for training and research.

Host and organize L&D events, symposiums, and knowledge exchange programs.

9. Promoting Reflective Practice & Values

Encourage reflective teaching practices, portfolio development, and professional goal setting.

Embed value-based education and social-emotional learning (SEL) into training modules.

Create an inclusive, empowering, and collaborative culture of lifelong learning.

Education Qualifications Required:

Essential:

• Master's Degree with at least 50% marks from Recognized University.
• Bachelor Degree in Education (B.Ed.) with at least 50% marks from NCTE Recognized Institute/University.
• OR
• Three-year integrated B.Ed. M.Ed. with at least 50% marks from an NCTE recognized institution.
• OR
• Four years Integrated degree with at least 50% marks from NCTE recognized Institution including B.Ed. component (50% marks).
• Knowledge of Computer Applications.
• Proficiency in English

Exp : A minimum of 20–25 years of teaching experience, including at least 10–15 years in academic leadership roles such as HOD, Coordinator, Vice Principal, or Principal is desired.

Salary : not a constraint for the right candidate.

Only from the education industry candidate will be preferred.

sucharu.biswas@teams.apeejay.edu