Academic Manager – Supplementary Programs

The position

The Academic Manager – Supplementary Programs will lead the strategic planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of supplementary education initiatives across designated regions. The role focuses on strengthening teaching quality, addressing learning gaps, and enhancing student outcomes through innovative pedagogy, structured training frameworks, and data-driven program management.

Reporting to the Regional Head – Gujarat, the incumbent will mentor Master Trainers and tuition teachers, develop academic support solutions, monitor program effectiveness, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The position requires strong collaboration with internal teams, partner institutions, and AKDN stakeholders to build sustainable partnerships and strengthen program impact.

The Academic Manager will also oversee monitoring and evaluation systems, support budgeting and resource planning, conduct regular field visits, and contribute to research, reporting, and strategic decision-making. This role demands an experienced educational leader with a strong background in teaching, school leadership, and program management.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive academic strategy for supplementary programs.
• Design and refine curriculum to address learning gaps and multi-grade needs
• Mentor Master Trainers and tuition teachers to ensure quality teaching practices.
• Develop training frameworks and conduct capacity-building sessions.
• Promote innovative and creative teaching-learning approaches.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Develop tools and metrics to measure teaching quality and student performance.
• Track academic progress and analyse trends for continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular visits to program locations for monitoring and guidance.

Professional Development

• Build capacity of Master Trainers and teaching teams.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs.

Stakeholder Engagement & Networking

• Establish partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions, government agencies, and AKDN institutions.
• Represent the organization in community forums and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure effective coordination between field teams, Regional Office, and Central Office.

Finance & Planning

• Collaborate on annual planning and budgeting.
• Monitor budget utilization and ensure resource optimization.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Ensure timely submission of analytical reports and program documentation.

The requirements

The ideal candidate should possess a strong academic background and demonstrated leadership experience in managing educational programs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education (B.Ed. or related field).
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities with the ability to mentor and inspire educators
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to build partnerships across institutions and sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in monitoring program outcomes and using data for improvement.
• Sound organizational and project management abilities.
• Knowledge of Gujarati language will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10–12 years of professional experience in the education sector.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience at the school level.
• 3–5 years of experience in school leadership roles (Section Head, Vice Principal, Principal or equivalent).
• Prior experience in managing or leading education programs is preferred.

About the Agency

• Sector: Social Development
• Salary: Salary and package to attract the best candidate