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School Coach

Job in 411001, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Listing for: The Akanksha Foundation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Organization Background:  The Akanksha Foundation is a 30+ year old non-profit organization with the
mission to build innovative schools that will empower children & young adults from underserved
communities and influence the ecosystem. Akanksha supports 14,600 students through the formal-school
education program and 5,800alumni from low-income backgrounds. Our 27 English-medium schools run
in partnership with municipal corporations in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. We provide students from
underserved communities a high-quality, holistic education at no cost. Our aim is to give students the
knowledge, skills, and values they need to lead empowered lives, maximize their potential and break out
of the cycle of poverty.
With a vision to scale our impact we codified our practices and, in 2022, joined forces with Nagpur
Municipal Corporation and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to take these practices to nearly 200
public schools under 'Project Setu'.

About the Role

As a   School Coach   at   Akanksha  , you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that   School Leaders are supported   in building high-performing, innovative schools. You will provide the   guidance, coaching, and tools   they need to meet their goals and drive excellent outcomes for every child.
You will partner with leaders to improve school performance, build capacity of school leadership, and co-design and implement   network-wide priorities   aligned with Akanksha’s vision of educational equity and excellence.

Specific responsibilities will include:  
1. Drive School Performance and Strategic Goals    Coach School Leaders   to design, implement, and achieve school goals—including academic outcomes, student well-being, and parent partnership—aligned with network priorities.
Monitor progress   on key indicators at school and city levels, supporting leaders in developing strategies for continuous improvement.
Conduct school visits   to evaluate culture, instructional quality, parent engagement initiatives, and student learning; provide targeted coaching and feedback to leadership teams.
Collaborate with instructional specialists   and network teams to assess impact, refine strategies, and ensure alignment across schools.
Design and facilitate professional development   sessions for School Leadership and teachers to strengthen capacity and practice.
2. Build Leadership Capacity    Strengthen School Leaders’ capabilities across   Instruction, Culture, Operations, and People Leadership.
Connect leaders to learning opportunities and model effective leadership and coaching practices.
Provide ongoing feedback and support to build sustainable leadership capacity.

3. Implement Network-wide Priorities    Support the design  of key initiatives of the network and implementation  .
Use school-level insights to inform network strategy and strengthen cross-school collaboration and learning.
4. Foster Collaboration and Continuous Learning    Build communities of practice for peer learning among School Leaders and educators.
Share data-driven insights, document best practices, and highlight successes and challenges to promote collective growth.
Support   with designing, and driving   Akanksha’s coaching and leadership development model.
Qualifications and Experience    Bachelor’s/Postgraduate Degree in Education, Development, or a related field.
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in education, including school leadership, instructional coaching,  leadership development and teacher development.
Proven track record of improving teaching and learning outcomes and developing adult learners.

Skills and Mindset    Deep belief in the   potential of every child  ; committed to equity and inclusion.
Strong understanding of   instructional leadership, pedagogy, and curriculum design.
Excellent   coaching, facilitation, and interpersonal skills  .
Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and strong execution ability.
Self-awareness, resilience, and commitment to continuous learning.
Strong communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively in dynamic environments.
Passion for building high-performing schools and supporting leaders to reach their full potential.

Why Join Akanksha?
At Akanksha,…
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