Academic Leader

Location: Vadodara, Gujarat

Organization: Global Discovery School (GDS)

Job Type: Full-time

About Global Discovery School (GDS)

At Global Discovery School (GDS), we aim to revolutionize the Indian education experience by placing the child at the center of a supportive ecosystem of conscious parents and empowered educators. Our philosophy focuses on nurturing a child’s personality, values, character, experiences, and learning environment, enabling holistic development, wellbeing, and meaningful contribution to society.

Role Purpose

The Pedagogy Leader will serve as the academic and pedagogical guide of Global Discovery School, ensuring that teaching and learning practices reflect the school’s vision of holistic, child-centric education. The role focuses on strengthening classroom practices, empowering educators, and enhancing student learning outcomes across Pre-Primary and Primary divisions.

Key ResponsibilitiesPedagogical Leadership

• Lead and implement child-centric, experiential, and inquiry-based learning approaches across classrooms.
• Act as a role model in teaching excellence, demonstrating effective instructional strategies.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and reflective teaching practices.
• Curriculum Design & Implementation
• Oversee curriculum planning, lesson plans, assessments, worksheets, and enrichment programs.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with CBSE / early years frameworks while maintaining GDS’s educational philosophy.
• Integrate projects, field trips, outdoor learning, and activity-based learning into academic plans.

Teacher Mentoring & Development

• Mentor and coach educators to improve instructional quality, classroom engagement, and assessment methods.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback and professional guidance.
• Design and facilitate teacher training sessions and academic workshops.

Student Learning & Assessment

• Support teachers in delivering individualized instruction to address diverse learning needs.
• Guide educators in observing, documenting, and tracking academic and developmental progress of students.
• Ensure student assessments are meaningful, age-appropriate, and learning-focused.

Parent Engagement

• Strengthen parent confidence through clear, empathetic, and insightful academic communication.
• Support Parent-Teacher interactions by helping educators share holistic insights about student learning.
• Collaborate with school leadership to maintain a positive school-parent partnership.

Academic Operations & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to school academic policies, processes, and quality standards.
• Support smooth academic operations through effective planning, coordination, and execution.
• Contribute to maintaining a consistent academic culture across classrooms.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of pedagogy, child development, and learning sciences
• Excellent Subject Knowledge
• Proven ability to mentor, guide, and inspire teachers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized, reflective, and solution-oriented
• Creative, energetic, and emotionally balanced
• Research-oriented mindset with openness to innovation
• Strong professional ethics, discipline, and values

Qualifications

• B.Ed / M.Ed preferred
• For Pre-Primary exposure: NTT / ECCE certification is an advantage
• Degree in Education or a relevant subject with a teaching qualification

Experience

• 3–6 years of teaching experience in schools
• Prior experience as Academic Coordinator, Senior Educator, or Pedagogical Lead preferred
• Experience with Pre-Primary and/or Primary education desirable

Why Join Global Discovery School?

• Work in a progressive, child-focused learning environment
• Opportunity to shape teaching practices and learning culture
• Collaborate with passionate educators committed to educational excellence and child wellbeing
• Be part of a school that values innovation, reflection, and purpose-driven education

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person