Primary Head

Job Title: Head of Primary (Product Owner Grades 1 to 5)

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Role Summary

collaborating deeply with branch coordinators and principals

Key Responsibilities

Academic Implementation

• Implement curriculum across English, Math, EVS,langage and co curricular programs; address gaps with coordinated interventions.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and debriefs with teachers and coordinators.
• Use principal and coordinator feedback loops to refine training priorities and planning cycles.

Infrastructure & Environment

• Lead primary infra upgrades (arts labs, sports facilities, Digi boards, libraries, classroom displays) and ensure SOP adherence.
• Partner with coordinators and principals on infra audits and classroom readiness.

Admissions & Marketing Support

• Support academic storytelling and showcases during Grade 1–5 entry points.
• Collaborate with coordinators to curate learning highlights for parent engagement events.

Dropouts & Retention

• Identify and address causes of dropout in collaboration with branch leaders.
• Support at-risk learners with bridge plans and counselor-supported interventions.
• Work with principals to enhance the academic and emotional connect between school and family.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Actively partner with school coordinators and principals

Success Metrics

• % improvement in student learning outcomes
• Dropout % reduction across grades 1–5
• Classroom infra scores and ERP usage compliance
• Admissions conversion from Grade 1 and lateral entries
• Quality of school academic audits and reviews

Ideal Candidate Profile

Skills

• Strong primary pedagogy background and curriculum know-how
• Change leadership and ability to influence without authority
• Operates with school leaders as thought partner, not just central team representative

Experience

• 8–15 years in K-12 academic roles, with multi-school oversight
• Prior experience in program implementation through coordinators/principals