Academic Coordinator

The Academic Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the effective delivery of teaching and learning within the school. This position involves overseeing curriculum implementation, supporting teachers, monitoring student progress, managing assessments, maintaining academic records, and facilitating coordination across various academic functions. The coordinator works closely with faculty and school leadership to uphold high academic standards and promote continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and monitor academic policies, calendars, timetables, and ensure syllabus coverage is on track.
- Coordinate class schedules, manage teacher attendance, arrange substitute coverage, and oversee academic resources.
- Conduct classroom observations, provide constructive feedback, evaluate teacher performance, and identify professional development needs.
- Organize teacher training sessions, faculty meetings, and offer support to new teaching staff.
- Track student progress by reviewing assessment data and recommend appropriate support or remedial programs where necessary.
- Manage all aspects of assessments and examinations, including preparation, logistics, and reporting of results.
- Maintain accurate academic records such as attendance, lesson plans, assessments, report cards, and examination outcomes.
- Collaborate with subject heads and school leadership to enhance curriculum design, lesson planning, teaching strategies, and overall academic standards.
- Coordinate parent-teacher meetings and address academic concerns raised by parents or guardians.
- Assist with academic budgeting, procurement of learning resources, and ensure effective utilization of classroom and digital tools.
- Prepare detailed academic reports for school leadership and support accreditation, audit, and compliance processes.
- Teach assigned subject(s) as required by the school.

Required Qualifications:
- A relevant teaching qualification is essential, with a preference for candidates holding a Master of Education (M.Ed.).
- 3 to 5 years of teaching experience, ideally aligned with the school’s curriculum.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in academic leadership roles such as subject coordinator or head teacher.

Skills:
- Strong skills in curriculum planning, organization, and effective communication.
- Ability to support teacher development and conduct teaching quality assessments.
- Proficiency in student assessment methods, academic data analysis, and improvement planning.
- Confidence in using office software, learning management systems, collaboration platforms, and assessment tools.

Compensation and Work Location:
The position offers a monthly salary ranging from Rs100,000 to Rs130,000. This is an in-person role based at the school premises.

This role is ideal for an experienced educator looking to contribute to academic excellence through leadership, collaboration, and hands-on involvement in teaching and learning processes.