Academic Manager

Job Title: Area Manager – Academics

Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Company: Next Education Pvt. Ltd.
Travel Requirement: 60%–80%

Role Summary

The Area Manager – Academics is responsible for the end-to-end implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Next Education’s academic programs across partner schools within the assigned region. This role serves as the single point of contact for all academic matters for schools, ensuring effective utilization of curriculum, digital tools, labs, and assessments to drive measurable teaching and learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the implementation of Next Education’s academic programs across assigned schools in the Maharashtra region.
• Conduct teacher training programs, orientations, and academic workshops to ensure high-quality program delivery and adoption.
• Monitor classroom practices and support schools in effective usage of curriculum, digital content, labs, and assessment tools.
• Coordinate the delivery, availability, and utilization of textbooks, teaching aids, digital resources, and lab materials.
• Ensure smooth execution of assessments, ERP systems, academic reporting, and compliance processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school leadership, teachers, and internal academic and operations teams.
• Track program performance, identify implementation gaps, handle escalations, and provide timely solutions.
• Conduct academic audits, classroom observations, and data analysis to drive continuous academic improvement.
• Share regular reports, insights, and feedback with internal stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proven experience in teacher training, academic operations, curriculum implementation, or school program management.
• High level of comfort with technology, ERP systems, and digital classroom tools.
• Ability to manage multiple schools, stakeholders, and priorities effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven and solution-oriented approach.

Educational Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Education, Science, or a related field (preferred).
• Relevant certifications in education, training, or academic leadership will be an added advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Mandatory travel (60%–80%) for regular school visits across the assigned area.
• Must own a laptop and an Android mobile phone for official work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have prior experience working in the K-12 education sector (schools, curriculum companies, or EdTech)?
• Have you ever conducted teacher training or classroom observation sessions in schools?
• How comfortable are you with using digital learning tools, LMS, or ERP systems in a school environment?
• Are you willing to travel to partner schools within your assigned region (typically 10–15 days per month)?
• Do you have experience managing academic operations, such as assessments, curriculum rollout, or lab programs?
• When can you join if selected?

Work Location: In person