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Experience : Minimum 10 years in teaching. 5 years in other leadership roles. 5 years as a Principal 

Key Skills:

1. Strategic planning and vision building
2. Team leadership and people management
3. Curriculum management and academic innovation
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Marketing, branding, and public relations skills
6. Event planning and management for school activities
7. Decision-making and problem-solving
8. Familiarity with modern teaching methodologies and technology integration
9. Budget and resource management
10. Ability to foster relationships with parents, stakeholders, and the community

Role Overview: Drive academic excellence, develop and execute school improvement plans, oversee marketing initiatives, and lead a team of educators to create a thriving learning environment

Opportunity for the post of Principal with Seth MR Jaipuria School, Khalilabad, Up

Job responsibilities :

1. Academic Leadership:

• Set a clear vision for the school's educational objectives and academic standards.
• Develop and implement educational programs that align with curriculum guidelines and promote student achievement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion amongst students.
• Through direct and indirect contact with students, establish the nature of the School Community – its ambitions, norms, values and behaviors.
• Work with teachers and curriculum specialists to develop, review, and improve the school's curriculum.
• Implement assessment strategies to measure student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.

2. People Leadership:

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful school environment for all students.
• Implement and enforce discipline policies and procedures as needed.
• Monitor and support students' academic and social development.
• Liaison with Grade 4 staff as per functioning requirement
• Line manages the Senior Leadership Team members and delegates any of the Principal’s responsibilities as appropriate

3. Community & Symbolic leadership:

• Build positive relationships with parents, guardians, and the local community.
• Collaborate with parents and the community to enhance the school's educational programs and extracurricular activities
• Supporting community based initiatives undertaken by government and non-government organizations for building a culture of conscious citizenship amongst teachers and students.
• Issue based community linkage programs to be initiated.
• Support and guidance for ensuring inclusivity within school and across the Community.
• Build on a culture of inclusion and diversity acceptance within school and community at large by following no discrimination policy.
• Build on open, honest and productive relationships which characterize those between School leaders and stakeholders to ensure good governance in a climate of constructive critique.
• Actively engage teams in building the School ethos and promoting good relationships throughout the community.
• The principal will demonstrate the capacity to model important values and behaviors to the school and community, including a commitment to creating and sustaining effective professional learning communities within the school, and across all levels of the system.
• Enhance the strong reputation of the School and promote the role it plays in young People's lives and the educational landscape.

4. Business leadership:

• Principal will optimize the school’s financial, human and physical resources through sound management
• practices and organizational systems that contribute to the achievement of the school’s vision and
• goals.
• Principal shall strive to achieve strong financial health for the School by ensuring enrollment and retention are optimized.
• Principal will work towards ensuring compliance as per affiliated board (CBSE/ICSE) guidelines.
• Manage the Management’s performance within the constraints of the agreed budget and focus on sound financial management; knowing what to prioritize, how to build contingencies and seek
• opportunities for increasing revenue and reducing costs.
• Prepare an annual budget and three-year financial forecast for approval by the Management, which reflects the proper allocation of the funding secured. Monitor yearly final accounts for filing and returns for approval by the Management and submission to the appropriate authority, annually and on time.
• Ensure that regular management accounts of income & expenditure and cash flow are maintained and scrutinized by appropriate senior staff, and presented to the Management at regular governance meetings.
• Optimize the value from capital expenditure budgets where major construction is involved whilst maintaining control over outgoings.
• Ensure the School’s Policy for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and associated procedures are in place and implemented.

5. Cultural leadership- Internal culture of the school:

• Constantly monitor the many and varied external factors – such as events, plans, calendars and policy upgrades -which impact the operations and document the same accordingly.
• Ensure staff receive constructive performance management and continuing professional development opportunities to suit their needs and aspirations.
• Be responsible for disciplinary matters with staff, up to and including dismissal if necessary.
• Deploy a range of leadership strategies and styles as required to enable improvements and the management of change.
• Identify and nurture potential candidates for future promotion to senior management positions, and succession-plan for senior management positions.
• Supervise and evaluate school staff, including teachers, administrative personnel, and support staff.
• Manage the budget and resources effectively to support the school's educational goals.

Requirements & Skills :

• Master's degree in Education or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).
• State Principal Certification or relevant administrative certification.
• Several years of experience in teaching and educational administration, including previous roles as a Vice Principal or Assistant Principal.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of current educational trends, technology, and best practices.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Job description

If you have previously applied for any role at NatureNurture in the last 18 months, please do not apply again.

NatureNurture, India's leading curriculum development organization, seeks a dynamic Educational Program Implementation Leader. This role is pivotal in transforming education across our partner schools. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, innovative, and has a strong background in curriculum implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Deployment:
• Oversee the seamless implementation of NatureNurtures learning programs in partner schools.
• Customize programs to align with the specific needs and contexts of each school.
• Training and Support:
• Train educators on innovative instructional strategies and the effective use of curriculum resources.
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to teachers to ensure successful program adoption and execution.
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Develop and implement evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness.
• Regularly assess program outcomes and make data-driven adjustments to enhance performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with school leaders, teachers, and parents to foster a supportive learning environment.
• Conduct workshops and professional development sessions for educators.
• Leadership and Management:
• Lead a team of curriculum specialists and coordinators.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and effective program delivery.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

• Program Effectiveness:
• Achieve a minimum 90% satisfaction rate among partner schools regarding program implementation.
• Ensure at least 85% of teachers report improved instructional practices within the first year of program deployment.
• Teacher Training and Development:
• Conduct a minimum of 50 hours of training sessions per school annually.
• Achieve a certification rate of 95% for teachers trained on the new curriculum.
• Student Outcomes:
• Track and report a 20% improvement in student performance metrics within the first year.
• Ensure consistent use of formative assessment tools to monitor student progress.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Facilitate quarterly meetings with school leaders to review progress and address challenges.
• Develop and distribute monthly newsletters to update stakeholders on program developments.
• Innovation and Improvement:
• Introduce at least two new instructional strategies or tools each year based on feedback and research.
• Continuously refine the curriculum based on the latest educational research and classroom feedback.

Experience: Minimum 10 years in teaching. 5 years in other leadership roles. 5 years as a Principal

Key Skills:

• Strategic planning and vision building
• Team leadership and people management
• Curriculum management and academic innovation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Marketing, branding, and public relations skills
• Event planning and management for school activities
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Familiarity with modern teaching methodologies and technology integration
• Budget and resource management
• Ability to foster relationships with parents, stakeholders, and the community

Role Overview: Drive academic excellence, develop and execute school improvement plans, oversee marketing initiatives, and lead a team of educators to create a thriving learning environment

Opportunity for the post of Principal with Seth MR Jaipuria School, Khalilabad, Up

Job responsibilities :

1. Academic Leadership:

• Set a clear vision for the school's educational objectives and academic standards.
• Develop and implement educational programs that align with curriculum guidelines and promote student achievement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion amongst students.
• Through direct and indirect contact with students, establish the nature of the School Community – its ambitions, norms, values and behaviors.
• Work with teachers and curriculum specialists to develop, review, and improve the school's curriculum.
• Implement assessment strategies to measure student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.

2. People Leadership:

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful school environment for all students.
• Implement and enforce discipline policies and procedures as needed.
• Monitor and support students' academic and social development.
• Liaison with Grade 4 staff as per functioning requirement
• Line manages the Senior Leadership Team members and delegates any of the Principal’s responsibilities as appropriate

3. Community & Symbolic leadership:

• Build positive relationships with parents, guardians, and the local community.
• Collaborate with parents and the community to enhance the school's educational programs and extracurricular activities
• Supporting community based initiatives undertaken by government and non-government organizations for building a culture of conscious citizenship amongst teachers and students.
• Issue based community linkage programs to be initiated.
• Support and guidance for ensuring inclusivity within school and across the Community.
• Build on a culture of inclusion and diversity acceptance within school and community at large by following no discrimination policy.
• Build on open, honest and productive relationships which characterize those between School leaders and stakeholders to ensure good governance in a climate of constructive critique.
• Actively engage teams in building the School ethos and promoting good relationships throughout the community.
• The principal will demonstrate the capacity to model important values and behaviors to the school and community, including a commitment to creating and sustaining effective professional learning communities within the school, and across all levels of the system.
• Enhance the strong reputation of the School and promote the role it plays in young People's lives and the educational landscape.

4. Business leadership:

• Principal will optimize the school’s financial, human and physical resources through sound management
• practices and organizational systems that contribute to the achievement of the school’s vision and
• goals.
• Principal shall strive to achieve strong financial health for the School by ensuring enrollment and retention are optimized.
• Principal will work towards ensuring compliance as per affiliated board (CBSE/ICSE) guidelines.
• Manage the Management’s performance within the constraints of the agreed budget and focus on sound financial management; knowing what to prioritize, how to build contingencies and seek
• opportunities for increasing revenue and reducing costs.
• Prepare an annual budget and three-year financial forecast for approval by the Management, which reflects the proper allocation of the funding secured. Monitor yearly final accounts for filing and returns for approval by the Management and submission to the appropriate authority, annually and on time.
• Ensure that regular management accounts of income & expenditure and cash flow are maintained and scrutinized by appropriate senior staff, and presented to the Management at regular governance meetings.
• Optimize the value from capital expenditure budgets where major construction is involved whilst maintaining control over outgoings.
• Ensure the School’s Policy for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and associated procedures are in place and implemented.

5. Cultural leadership- Internal culture of the school:

• Constantly monitor the many and varied external factors – such as events, plans, calendars and policy upgrades -which impact the operations and document the same accordingly.
• Ensure staff receive constructive performance management and continuing professional development opportunities to suit their needs and aspirations.
• Be responsible for disciplinary matters with staff, up to and including dismissal if necessary.
• Deploy a range of leadership strategies and styles as required to enable improvements and the management of change.
• Identify and nurture potential candidates for future promotion to senior management positions, and succession-plan for senior management positions.
• Supervise and evaluate school staff, including teachers, administrative personnel, and support staff.
• Manage the budget and resources effectively to support the school's educational goals.

Requirements & Skills :

• Master's degree in Education or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).
• State Principal Certification or relevant administrative certification.
• Several years of experience in teaching and educational administration, including previous roles as a Vice Principal or Assistant Principal.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of current educational trends, technology, and best practices.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Job description

If you have previously applied for any role at NatureNurture in the last 18 months, please do not apply again.

NatureNurture, India's leading curriculum development organization, seeks a dynamic Educational Program Implementation Leader. This role is pivotal in transforming education across our partner schools. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, innovative, and has a strong background in curriculum implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Deployment:
• Oversee the seamless implementation of NatureNurtures learning programs in partner schools.
• Customize programs to align with the specific needs and contexts of each school.
• Training and Support:
• Train educators on innovative instructional strategies and the effective use of curriculum resources.
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to teachers to ensure successful program adoption and execution.
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Develop and implement evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness.
• Regularly assess program outcomes and make data-driven adjustments to enhance performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with school leaders, teachers, and parents to foster a supportive learning environment.
• Conduct workshops and professional development sessions for educators.
• Leadership and Management:
• Lead a team of curriculum specialists and coordinators.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and effective program delivery.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

• Program Effectiveness:
• Achieve a minimum 90% satisfaction rate among partner schools regarding program implementation.
• Ensure at least 85% of teachers report improved instructional practices within the first year of program deployment.
• Teacher Training and Development:
• Conduct a minimum of 50 hours of training sessions per school annually.
• Achieve a certification rate of 95% for teachers trained on the new curriculum.
• Student Outcomes:
• Track and report a 20% improvement in student performance metrics within the first year.
• Ensure consistent use of formative assessment tools to monitor student progress.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Facilitate quarterly meetings with school leaders to review progress and address challenges.
• Develop and distribute monthly newsletters to update stakeholders on program developments.
• Innovation and Improvement:
• Introduce at least two new instructional strategies or tools each year based on feedback and research.
• Continuously refine the curriculum based on the latest educational research and classroom feedback.