Head of School - Preparatory [Grades 3 to 7]

Head of School (Grades 3–7)

(A leadership role focusing on high-quality teaching, student achievement, and seamless school transitions)

🔷 Position Summary

The Head of School (Grades 3–7) is the academic and administrative leader responsible for ensuring excellent teaching-learning practices, strong curriculum execution, teacher capacity building, and a robust transition framework as students move from Preparatory Stage (Grades 3–5) to Middle School (Grades 6–7) .

The role demands vision, pedagogical expertise, operational leadership, and strong parent partnership skills.

🔷 Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Excellence & Student Achievement (Grades 3–7)

• Ensure high-quality instructional delivery and academic progress across Grades 3–7.
• Monitor subject averages, remedial cycles, student assessments, baseline–EoY growth and SAFAL readiness.
• Ensure lesson plan adherence, assessment accuracy, and timely ERP updates.
• Strengthen Foundational + Preparatory + Middle School continuity for literacy, numeracy, inquiry-based learning, and competencies aligned with NEP 2020.

2. Curriculum Implementation & Innovation

• Lead the curriculum for Grades 3–7 ensuring vertical alignment, interdisciplinary connections, and competency-based learning.
• Drive innovative pedagogies: inquiry-based learning, experiential learning, learning analytics, blended learning, project-based learning, and formative assessment strategies.
• Ensure 100% compliance with academic calendars, assessment timelines, homework and planner policies.
• Lead introduction of tech-enabled learning practices (smartboards, online assessments, flipped classrooms).

3. Transition Leadership (Grade 5 → Grade 6 → Grade 7)

A signature responsibility for this role:

• Build a structured transition framework for Grade 5 to 6 and Grade 6 to 7 covering:
• Academic alignment and bridging curriculum
• Behavioural, socio-emotional, and organisational readiness
• Teacher handovers and student profiling
• Parent orientation for middle-school expectations
• Monitor student adaptation through data, feedback, and interventions.
• Conduct orientation workshops for teachers on middle-school academic rigor and learning styles.

4. Staff Development & Capacity Building

• Lead a culture of reflection, growth, and accountability among staff.
• Conduct classroom observations, feedback sessions, coaching cycles, and annual appraisal discussions.
• Ensure minimum training hours, 100% teacher induction completion, and competency-based TPD aligned to NEP 2020.
• Support teacher recruitment, demo observations, mentoring, and retention strategies.

5. Student Engagement, Discipline & Well-Being

• Ensure strong pastoral care, counselling support, and student engagement initiatives.
• Maintain discipline standards with data-based monitoring and timely resolution.
• Promote SEE Learning / SEL practices, extracurricular participation, and student leadership programs.
• Maintain student safety norms, safeguarding procedures, and behavioural protocols.

6. Parent & Community Partnerships

• Establish transparent, positive and collaborative relationships with parents.
• Ensure timely communication, PTMs, orientations, and academic updates with 100% compliance.
• Resolve parent concerns within SLA timelines and maintain high parent satisfaction scores (85%+).
• Represent the school’s academic vision in all parent interactions, both formal and informal.

7. School Operations & Compliance

• Lead timetable creation, staffing allocation, roster planning, and smooth day-to-day school operations.
• Ensure SOP compliance for safety, discipline, assessment, academic documentation, and ERP usage.
• Support admissions interactions and school visibility initiatives (academics, events, outreach).
• Lead the annual school development plan for Grades 3–7.

🔷 Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong academic leadership and ability to drive grade-level academic excellence
• Deep knowledge of Preparatory → Middle School progression
• Expertise in inquiry-based learning, CBSE expectations, NEP 2020 implementation
• Excellent communication, parent engagement, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong data-driven decision-making and analytical mindset
• High emotional intelligence and ability to mentor teachers effectively
• Process orientation and ability to uphold high standards of discipline and professionalism
• Ability to build trust, collaboration, and a positive team culture

🔷 Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree + B.Ed from a reputed institute
• 10+ years of teaching experience; at least 4–5 years in academic/leadership roles
• Experience with Grades 3–7 preferred
• Proven ability to lead academic teams, manage operations, and drive school outcomes
• Strong understanding of CBSE guidelines, competency-based education, and NEP 2020

🔷 Ideal Candidate Persona

We are looking for a dynamic instructional leader who is:

• Student-centred and passionate about developing thriving learning environments
• Skilled in managing transitions between Preparatory and Middle School
• Innovative, reflective, and deeply committed to teacher development
• Able to inspire trust and build strong relationships with staff, parents, and students
• Hands-on, energetic, and aligned with Khaitan’s vision of holistic, joyful learning