Head of Sustainability & Experiential Learning

Location:

Rajasthan, India

Reports to:

School Leadership / Principal

Employment Type:

Full-time
Role:
Senior Leadership / Strategic Program Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional and passionate Head of Sustainability & Experiential Learning to develop and lead an ambitious, school-wide sustainability and experiential learning program.

The school is situated on an approximately 25-bigha campus and currently serves around 450 students, with an ambition to grow to approximately 1,000 students.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build something distinctive: a campus that functions as a living laboratory for learning, where students engage directly with nature, food, water, energy, biodiversity, technology and the environment.

This is not a conventional environmental-education role. The successful candidate will be expected to shape the vision, strategy, physical campus, curriculum, student experiences and partnerships that together establish sustainability as a defining characteristic of the school.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sustainability Vision & Strategy

• Develop a comprehensive 3–5 year Sustainability & Experiential Learning Master Plan for the school.

• Establish measurable goals and indicators across energy, water, waste, biodiversity, food, landscape and student engagement.

• Develop the school’s sustainability philosophy and ensure it is embedded into the wider educational vision.

• Benchmark the school against leading sustainable schools and international best practices.

• Identify opportunities for certifications, awards, competitions and external recognition where appropriate.

2. Transform the Campus into a Living Laboratory

Lead the development of the school’s physical campus as an experiential learning environment, potentially including:

• Greenhouses and protected cultivation

• School farm and kitchen gardens

• Hydroponics / aquaponics

• Composting and food-waste systems

• Rainwater harvesting and water-reuse systems

• Solar energy and energy-monitoring systems

• Native forests and biodiversity zones

• Butterfly and pollinator gardens

• Bird habitats

• Soil and water testing facilities

• Weather and environmental monitoring stations

• Outdoor classrooms

• Nature trails and ecological study areas

• Sustainable landscaping

• Waste segregation and circular-economy infrastructure

The candidate will work with architects, landscape designers, engineers, agricultural specialists and other external experts to ensure these initiatives are integrated into a coherent campus strategy.

3. Experiential Learning & Curriculum

• Develop age-appropriate sustainability and experiential-learning experiences from primary through senior school.

• Work closely with teachers to integrate campus-based learning into science, mathematics, geography, social sciences, technology, design and other subjects.

• Develop student projects based on real campus data and challenges.

• Establish opportunities for independent research and student-led initiatives.

• Develop interdisciplinary projects around climate, food, water, energy and biodiversity.

• Encourage students to move from learning about sustainability to actively solving problems.

4. Student Leadership

Create a strong student sustainability culture through:

• Sustainability clubs and student leadership teams

• Student-led campus audits

• Environmental research projects

• Biodiversity surveys

• Energy and water monitoring

• School farming and gardening programs

• Sustainability challenges and competitions

• Student presentations and exhibitions

• Partnerships with universities and external institutions

The goal should be for students to become owners of the sustainability program, rather than passive participants.

5. Partnerships & External Network

Develop and manage…