Head of Academics

ABOUT THE ROLE

Head of Academics

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead & Inspire:

  Build, lead, and motivate a 100+ member academic team including subject experts, content developers, reviewers, designers, and program managers.

• Execute at Scale:

  Translate curriculum frameworks into comprehensive, high-quality academic content—textbooks, lesson plans, assessments, digital assets, and teacher training materials.

• Ensure Excellence with Discipline:

  Establish and maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and timeliness through strong project management, process discipline, and quality assurance systems.

• Optimize for Outcomes:

  Use classroom observations, teacher and school feedback, and student learning data to refine content, ensuring superior in-class implementation and improved student learning outcomes.

• Collaborate Cross-functionally:

  Work closely with leadership, product, and technology teams to ensure academic programs are effectively integrated and scalable.

• Drive Continuous Improvement:

  Implement systems and processes to enhance quality, operational efficiency, and innovation within the academic organization.

EXPERIENCE

Experience:

• 12+ years of experience in K–12 content development and academic operations at scale.
• Proven track record in leading large, multi-disciplinary teams (50+ members) with full delivery accountability.
• Strong experience in managing large-scale curriculum development projects and improving academic processes.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a reputed Indian institution.

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Deep understanding of K–12 pedagogy and content design across multiple subjects.
• Strong operational execution discipline and process design capabilities.
• Excellent people management, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology and AI for academic design and operations.
• Ability to balance academic depth with practical execution and scalability.

Good to Have:

• Experience in developing content in STEM subjects.
• Prior classroom teaching experience in K–12 education.
• Exposure to content development across print, digital, and assessment formats.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Impact First:

  Every decision we make aligns with our mission to ensure excellent education for every child.

• Ownership & Accountability:

  We take full responsibility for outcomes and empower our teams to deliver results.

• Customer Obsession:

  We deeply understand and serve our schools, teachers, and students.

• Speed with Rigor:

  We combine pace with precision in everything we do.

• Continuous Learning:

  We strive to improve constantly through feedback and innovation.

• Collaboration:

  We believe in collective success and work as one team with humility and respect.