academic leader

Suraj School sec 52 Gurugram

Job Title: PrincipalJob Purpose:The Principal serves as the academic and administrative leader of the school, responsible for setting the vision, guiding staff, and ensuring holistic development of students. The role involves strategic planning, effective leadership, and fostering a positive learning environmentKey Responsibilities:1. Academic Leadership:Oversee curriculum planning, teaching methods, and assessment systems.Ensure high academic standards and continuous improvement in results.Introduce innovative teaching practices and technology integration.2. Administrative Management:Supervise daily school operations, including timetables, discipline, and resource allocation.Implement school policies and ensure compliance with CBSE/State/International Board guidelines.Manage admissions, examinations, and official reporting.3. Staff Leadership &amp; Development:Recruit, mentor, and evaluate teachers and staff.Organize professional development programs and workshops.Build a collaborative and motivated team culture.4. Student Development:Promote holistic growth&mdash;academic, co-curricular, and socio-emotional.Ensure student safety, discipline, and well-being.Encourage extracurricular activities, competitions, and leadership skills.5. Parent &amp; Community Engagement:Build strong parent-school relationships through meetings, orientations, and open communication.Represent the school in community events, boards, and educational networks.6. Financial &amp; Resource Management:Prepare and manage budgets, infrastructure development, and resource allocation.Ensure proper utilization of school funds and facilities.Qualifications &amp; Skills:Postgraduate degree in Education (B.Ed./M.Ed. or equivalent mandatory).Minimum 10&ndash;15 years of teaching experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.Knowledge of modern pedagogical practices and school management software.Ability to build relationships with students, staff, and parents.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:<ul><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>total work: 10 years &amp; more (Preferred)</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: ₹60,812.28 - ₹90,884.30 per monthWork Location: In person

Principal

Octet Solutions(SMC-PVT) Limited

Octet Solutions is seeking a senior-level professional to establish, lead, and scale its Digital Training Institute. This role carries full ownership of academic leadership, instructor management, operational setup, and student growth. The Head of Digital Training Institute will be responsible for building industry-aligned programs in software, digital marketing, graphic design, and video editing, while ensuring quality delivery, strong student outcomes, and sustainable growth.The role requires a hands-on leader who can design curricula from scratch, build academic systems, lead instructors, coordinate with internal departments, and support student acquisition through close alignment with the marketing team. The selected candidate will also represent the institute in seminars, workshops, and partnerships with external institutes and universities.Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, implement, and continuously improve industry-relevant curricula for software, digital marketing, graphic design, and video editing programs.</li><li>Recruit, lead, train, and evaluate instructors and academic staff to ensure high teaching quality and learning outcomes.</li><li>Establish academic calendars, delivery frameworks, KPIs, assessment standards, and quality assurance processes.</li><li>Coordinate closely with the marketing team to align programs with campaigns, advertisements, and enrollment strategies.</li><li>Support student growth through academic planning, seminars, workshops, demos, and strategic collaborations.</li><li>Build and manage partnerships with universities, institutes, trainers, and industry professionals.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day academic and operational activities related to program delivery and student experience.</li><li>Introduce new programs, certifications, and delivery models to support institute growth.</li><li>Hire credible, well experienced and engaging instructors for the offered courses.</li><li>Provide regular reporting to leadership on performance, enrollment trends, and academic outcomes.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Education, Business, Management, Computer Science, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in academic leadership, training institute management, or education operations.</li><li>Proven experience in curriculum design, program development, and instructor management.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.</li><li>Experience working with cross-functional teams such as marketing, technology, or operations.</li><li>Experience in private education, training institutes, or EdTech environments is highly preferred.</li><li>Ability to take ownership, build systems from scratch, and drive measurable growth</li></ul>Location: 30 R, DHA Phase 8, Ex Air Avenue, Lahore (near Neon Square)Timings: Mon- Fri, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Full-time, On-siteJob Type: Full-timePay: Rs100,000.00 - Rs150,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Can you commute to the office Mon-Fri, 9 am - 6 pm?</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Master's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Management and Leadership: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Head of Digital Training Institute

RMIT University

<ul> <li>Lead RMIT's largest School and shape the future of Engineering education and research.</li> <li>Drive global impact through industry collaboration and innovation.</li> <li>5-year Fixed Term Executive role with an underlying continuing academic appointment.</li></ul> About the Role RMIT University is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next Dean, School of Engineering within the STEM College. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Australia's largest and most globally connected engineering schools-home to nearly 10,000 students, 350 staff and research income exceeding $45 million annually. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, STEM College and Vice-President, the Dean provides visionary leadership across teaching and learning, research, industry engagement, and global partnerships. The role will shape the next chapter for a School already recognised internationally for its work-relevant programs, cutting-edge facilities, and research with real-world impact. Joining at a time of purposeful renewal across the STEM College, the Dean will help drive a culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, respect, empowerment, and innovation - embedding digital transformation across learning, research and operations. This includes leading initiatives to enhance global partnerships and student experiences across RMIT's campuses in Melbourne and Vietnam, and research centres in Europe and Asia. Key Responsibilities include:<ul> <li>Lead and inspire a world-class academic community across six engineering disciplines, ensuring excellence in education, research and engagement.</li> <li>Develop and implement a compelling vision for the School aligned with RMIT's Knowledge with Action strategy and the STEM College's Charter and Values.</li> <li>Foster an inclusive and high-performing culture built on collaboration, accountability, respect, and empowerment.</li> <li>Drive research excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration in areas such as advanced manufacturing and design; computing technologies; health innovation and nanomaterials and devices.</li> <li>Lead academic transformations in the School through digital innovation, including digitally enhanced student-centered learning experiences.</li> <li>Build and strengthen local and global partnerships with industry, government, community organisations and academic institutions that translate research into real-world outcomes and expand international education and research opportunities.</li> <li>Lead strategic and operational management of the School, ensuring academic quality, financial sustainability, and continuous improvement.</li></ul> About You You are an accomplished leader in engineering higher education with the strategic capability, scholarly reputation, and people leadership experience to lead and elevate a School of this scale and influence. You bring credibility in both research and teaching, proven ability to lead large, complex academic environments, and a track record of cultivating innovation and collaboration across diverse teams. To be successful in this role, you will bring:<ul> <li>A PhD in a relevant Engineering discipline and distinguished standing as a scholar and leader.</li> <li>Proven experience leading a School, Faculty or large research unit within a university or equivalent organisation.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to drive transformation across digital learning, research innovation, and culture within a complex setting.</li> <li>Success in growing external engagement, research income, and global partnerships, ideally including work with a range of sectors including energy, infrastructure, defence, and/or technology</li> <li>A leadership style that is authentically accountable, collaborative, inclusive and empowering, in alignment with RMIT's values and the STEM College's Charter.</li></ul> About the School of Engineering and the STEM College Engineering is at the heart of RMIT's identity and global reputation. The School of Engineering is renowned for its work-relevant programs, innovative project-based learning, and industry partnerships that span small enterprises to multinational organisations. The School comprises six departments: Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical & Environmental, Civil & Infrastructure, Electrical & Electronic, and Mechanical, Manufacturing & Mechatronics Engineering. Its students and researchers are connected across RMIT's campuses in Australia, Vietnam, and Europe, creating a truly international ecosystem of innovation and collaboration. The STEM College brings together world-leading expertise in the fields of sciences, engineering, computing technologies and health and medical sciences. We are focused on creating innovative and practical solutions to real-life problems, discovering and applying new knowledge and new ways of thinking about the environment and sustainability, health and wellbeing, advanced technologies, and digital transformation through research, education and training in collaboration with a wide range of partners. Learn more about STEM at RMIT: Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. To Apply RMIT is being assisted in this appointment process by the executive search firm Society ( ). Applications should consist of 1. a concise cover letter (ideally no longer than two pages), addressing the criteria in the Person Specification; 2. an up-to-date curriculum vitae; 3. names and contact details of three referees (although referees will only be approached at the final stage of the process, and only with your express permission). For more information, please refer to the Candidate Prospectus and don't hesitate to get in touch with Evelyn Wills at to book a confidential conversation. The deadline for receipt of applications is midnight on the 24th of November. About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity . When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via or visit our Careers page for more contact information - RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. We take our responsibility to protect children and young people seriously and embed child safety into our recruitment, induction and ongoing professional practices. All staff are expected to actively support our child safe culture and uphold RMIT's Child Safe Code of Conduct. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Dean, School of Engineering

Motherhood University

Position OverviewThe Professor of Legal Studies is a senior academic responsible for teaching, research, curriculum development, doctoral supervision, and academic leadership in the Faculty of Law/Legal Studies. The Professor plays a key role in advancing legal education, research excellence, and institutional governance in accordance with UGC and Bar Council of India (BCI) norms.Qualifications (As per UGC Regulations)<ul><li>Ph.D. in Law from a recognized university</li><li>Master&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LL.M.) with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade)</li><li>Must satisfy UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Academic Administrators</li><li>Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience in a recognized university or institution</li><li>Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC CARE-listed journals</li><li>Evidence of research guidance, academic leadership, or funded projects (desirable)</li><li>Roles and ResponsibilitiesA. Teaching &amp; Learning</li><li>Teach undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in Law</li></ul>B. Research &amp; Publications<ul><li>Conduct independent and collaborative legal research</li><li>Publish research papers in UGC CARE-listed journals, books, and edited volumes</li><li>Apply for and manage research projects and consultancy assignments</li><li>Guide Ph.D. and LL.M. dissertations as per UGC norms</li></ul>C. Curriculum Development<ul><li>Design, review, and update syllabi and course content</li><li>Introduce innovative teaching methods, case-based learning, and clinical legal education</li><li>Integrate emerging areas of law and interdisciplinary perspectives</li></ul>D. Academic Leadership &amp; Administration<ul><li>Participate in Boards of Studies, Faculty Councils, and Academic Committees</li><li>Assist Dean and HoD in academic planning and policy implementation</li><li>Act as Course Coordinator / Program Coordinator when assigned</li></ul>E. Examination &amp; Evaluation<ul><li>Set question papers and evaluate answer scripts</li><li>Conduct internal assessments and viva-voce examinations</li><li>Ensure fairness, confidentiality, and transparency in examinations</li></ul>F. Student Development &amp; Extension Activities<ul><li>Guide students in:</li><li>Moot courts</li><li>Legal aid clinics</li><li>Internships and advocacy training</li><li>Promote community outreach and legal literacy programs</li></ul>G. Compliance &amp; Quality Assurance<ul><li>Ensure adherence to:</li><li>UGC Regulations</li><li>Bar Council of India (BCI) norms</li><li>University statutes and ordinances</li><li>Contribute to NAAC, NIRF, and IQAC processes and documentation</li></ul>5. General Duties<ul><li>Maintain academic discipline and professional ethics</li><li>Participate in faculty development programs (FDPs)</li><li>Perform any other academic duties assigned by the University authorities</li></ul>6. Tenure &amp; Service Conditions<ul><li>As per UGC and University rules</li><li>Governed by Career Advancement Scheme (CAS)</li></ul>7. Desired Competencies<ul><li>Subject expertise in core and emerging areas of Law</li><li>Strong research orientation</li><li>Effective communication and mentoring skills</li><li>Commitment to institutional development and academic excellence</li><li>Prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, seminars, and clinical courses</li><li>Ensure outcome-based education in line with NEP 2020</li><li>Mentor students for academic and professional development</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹74,187.68 per monthEducation:<ul><li>Doctorate (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>10 key typing: 10 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Professor (Faculty of Legal Studies)

Delhi Public School Kochi

To provide strategic leadership, academic and administrative oversight to the school, maintain the highest standards of education, discipline and welfare, and ensure the overall development of students, staff, and institution in line with the values of DPS.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide academic leadership: oversee curriculum implementation, ensure quality of teaching and learning across all grades.Manage staff: recruit, supervise, evaluate teaching and non-teaching staff; conduct performance reviews; ensure staff development and training.Student welfare and discipline: maintain a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment, uphold discipline and student welfare policies.Administration and operations: oversee all school operations admissions, timetable, facilities, transport, safety, school events, budgeting, compliance and reporting.Strategic planning: plan and implement school development goals, infrastructure development, academic improvement plans, extra-curricular programs and long-term growth.Communication and stakeholder management: liaise with parents, staff, governing body, regulatory authorities, and the community; lead parent-teacher interaction, staff meetings and community engagement.Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements: manage affiliations, statutory compliance, documentation, audits, and school policies.Promote school culture and values: encourage holistic development, character building, discipline, values and co-curricular excellence.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From ₹60,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Shanti Asiatic School - ( Kheda )

Job Title: Vice PrincipalSchool Board: CBSEDepartment: Administration &amp; AcademicsReports To: Principal / ManagementJob Summary:The Vice Principal assists the Principal in the effective administration, academic planning, and overall management of the CBSE school. The role ensures smooth day-to-day operations, high academic standards, and compliance with CBSE norms and school policies.Key Responsibilities:Academic Leadership:<ul><li>Support the Principal in academic planning and curriculum implementation as per CBSE guidelines</li><li>Monitor lesson plans, classroom teaching, and student assessments</li><li>Ensure effective implementation of CBSE curriculum, examination patterns, and evaluation systems</li><li>Guide teachers in pedagogy, classroom management, and professional development</li><li>Oversee student performance, discipline, and welfare</li></ul>Administrative Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist in school administration and daily operations</li><li>Supervise teaching and non-teaching staff</li><li>Ensure compliance with CBSE affiliation bylaws and school policies</li><li>Coordinate timetables, substitutions, and academic schedules</li><li>Handle parent interactions and address grievances professionally</li></ul>Student &amp; School Development:<ul><li>Promote a positive school culture focused on discipline and holistic development</li><li>Support co-curricular and extracurricular activities</li><li>Assist in organizing school events, examinations, inspections, and audits</li><li>Ensure safety, discipline, and child protection norms are followed</li></ul>Required Qualifications (Compulsory):<ul><li>Post-Graduation in any subject</li><li>B.Ed (Compulsory)</li><li>M.Ed (Compulsory)</li></ul>Experience (Mandatory):<ul><li>Minimum 5&ndash;10 years of teaching and administrative experience in a CBSE school</li><li>Prior experience in a leadership role (Vice Principal / Head of Department / Academic Coordinator) preferred</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies:<ul><li>Strong leadership and team-management skills</li><li>Thorough knowledge of CBSE curriculum and regulations</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Ability to manage academics, administration, and discipline</li><li>Proficiency in school ERP, MS Office, and academic documentation</li></ul>Working Hours:<ul><li>As per CBSE school norms</li></ul>Salary:<ul><li>As per CBSE norms and experience</li></ul>Job Type: PermanentPay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Provident Fund</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Vice Principal

Human Capital HR Solutions

Job Opening: Head of Academics / Principal (Female)A reputable Karachi-based Online School is seeking an experienced and dynamic Female Head of Academics / Principal to lead and manage its academic operations.Job Details:<ul><li>Position: Head of Academics / Principal</li><li>Gender: Female only</li><li>Work Mode: Remote / Online</li><li>School Location: Karachi (Online School)</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide acade</li><li>Oversee curriculum planning, implementation, and quality assurance</li><li>Supervise and mentor teaching staff and academic coordinators</li><li>Ensure compliance with Cambridge / A &amp; O Level standards</li><li>Monitor student performance and academic outcomes</li><li>Lead teacher training, evaluations, and professional development</li><li>Coordinate with parents, management, and external academic bodies</li><li>Maintai</li></ul>Eligibility Criteria:<ul><li>Female candidates only</li><li>Not</li><li>Minimum 5&ndash;8 years of relevant academic leadership experience</li><li>Strong background in Cambridge / A &amp; O Level system</li><li>Prior experience as Principal, Head of Academics, or Senior Coordinator</li><li>Excellent</li><li>Experience managing online / remote academic teams will be a strong advantage</li></ul>Salary &amp; Benefits:<ul><li>Market competitive (commensurate with experience)</li><li>Long-term growth opportunity with a progressive online institution</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs200,000.00 - Rs500,000.00 per monthWork Location: Remote

Head of Academics / Principal (Female)

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