Academic Head; CBSE

Position: Academic Head (CBSE)
Location: Bengaluru

Job Role:

Academic Head – CBSE

Location:

Sarjapura, Bangalore

The  Academic Head – CBSE  will provide strategic and operational academic leadership for the CBSE curriculum at Kunskapsskolan School, Bangalore. The role will be responsible for ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, effective curriculum implementation, academic planning, assessment, teacher development, and compliance with CBSE requirements.

The Academic Head will work closely with the  School Leadership Team, teachers, students, and parents  to create a strong culture of academic excellence, innovation, continuous improvement, and student-centred learning.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership
Lead the overall academic planning and implementation of the  CBSE curriculum  across the school.
Establish academic priorities, standards, targets, and measurable outcomes in alignment with the school's vision and objectives.
Monitor academic performance and identify areas for improvement across grades and subjects.
Ensure consistency and quality in curriculum delivery, lesson planning, classroom practices, and student learning outcomes.
Support the development of a strong academic culture focused on student achievement and holistic development.

Curriculum & Pedagogy
Ensure effective implementation of the CBSE curriculum, competency-based education, experiential learning, and other applicable CBSE initiatives.
Review curriculum plans, schemes of work, lesson plans, and academic resources.
Promote innovative, inquiry-based, differentiated, and student-centred teaching practices.
Ensure appropriate integration of technology and contemporary pedagogical practices in teaching and learning.
Coordinate cross-curricular and interdisciplinary learning opportunities wherever relevant.

Teacher Development & Academic Support
Lead and support teachers in improving classroom effectiveness and student outcomes.
Identify professional development needs and coordinate relevant training, workshops, mentoring, and peer-learning opportunities.
Conduct academic observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
Support new teachers through structured induction and academic mentoring.
Encourage a culture of collaboration, reflection, innovation, and continuous professional growth.

Assessment & Academic Monitoring
Oversee the school's assessment calendar, examinations, periodic assessments, and other academic evaluations.
Ensure assessment practices are aligned with CBSE guidelines and school academic policies.
Analyse student performance data and identify trends, gaps, and intervention areas.
Guide teachers in developing effective assessments that measure conceptual understanding, competencies, and application.
Ensure timely academic interventions and support plans for students requiring additional assistance.
Monitor student progress and ensure appropriate academic reporting to parents and school leadership.

Academic Planning & Operations
Prepare and oversee the annual academic plan, academic calendar, examination schedules, and curriculum timelines.
Coordinate with coordinators and Heads of Departments/Subject Leads to ensure timely completion of academic milestones.
Monitor syllabus/curriculum coverage and ensure appropriate pacing across grades.
Ensure effective utilisation of academic resources, laboratories, libraries, learning spaces, and other facilities.
Maintain appropriate academic documentation and records.

CBSE Compliance & Documentation
Ensure adherence to applicable  CBSE curriculum, examination, assessment, and academic requirements .
Keep abreast of changes and updates in CBSE policies, circulars, curriculum frameworks, and academic guidelines.
Ensure required academic records, reports, and documentation are maintained accurately and within…