Subject Matter Expert- English

Job Title: Subject Matter Expert – English

Department: Swadharma (Academic Excellence & Quality Assurance Wing)

Location: Delhi Public School, Dwarka Expressway

About Swadharma

Swadharma is an autonomous academic excellence body at DPS Dwarka Expressway that works as the mirror of the school’s academic system. It focuses on maintaining, monitoring, and improving the quality of teaching and learning. The department operates independently from classroom teaching to ensure unbiased academic evaluation and growth.

Swadharma’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that “the judge and the performer cannot be the same.” Hence, subject matter experts within Swadharma are highly experienced educators who bring academic depth, analytical skills, and systemic understanding to enhance classroom practices across the school.

Role Overview

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) – English will play a key role in maintaining academic excellence in the subject by observing classroom delivery, standardising lesson plans, aligning pedagogy with DPS academic benchmarks, and ensuring consistency and rigour in the teaching-learning cycle. The SME will work collaboratively with the Swadharma team to identify academic gaps, recommend best practices, and support ongoing teacher development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom observations for English across grade levels to assess pedagogical quality and curriculum alignment.

• Review and standardise lesson plans, ensuring they meet institutional academic standards and learning outcomes.

• Analyse teaching-learning processes and suggest actionable strategies for improvement.

• Collaborate with the academic leadership team to develop and implement uniform teaching frameworks and assessment rubrics.

• Provide subject-specific insights for teacher training, mentoring, and curriculum enhancement.

• Maintain documentation of observations, feedback, and progress reports in a systematic manner.

• Work towards creating parity and standardisation in teaching-learning experiences across classrooms.

• Contribute to the continuous academic review and quality assurance initiatives under the Swadharma department.

Desired Profile

• Postgraduate in English or related discipline from a recognised university.

• B.Ed./M.Ed. with minimum 8–10 years of teaching experience in reputed schools.

• Strong understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, and educational evaluation.

• Proven expertise in academic mentoring, classroom observations, and teacher support.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

• Ability to work objectively and collaboratively while upholding academic integrity