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School Principal

AKDN
  • 🇮🇳 India
  • On-site
  • Staff / Principal
  • 1 day ago
  • AKS
1 day ago
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The position

TheAga Khan Schools in India operates one hostel, 19 preschools and nine schools. The schools provide high-quality education to over 8,500 students annually and offer both the national and international curricula from nursery to secondary. Its roots started in 1905, with one of the first global Aga Khan schools established in Mundra, India.

TheSchool Principal will provide strategic and instructional leadership at Aga Khan School, Chitravad, and oversee the school’s academic, operational and administrative functions. Reporting to the Head of Academics, the Principal will lead curriculum planning and delivery in line with the applicable State Board requirements, support high-quality teaching and learning, monitor student progress, and promote a safe and inclusive environment. The role also includes developing staff, ensuring compliance with applicable education regulations, managing school resources and budgets, and building effective partnerships with parents, the School Committee, the local community and the wider AKES, India network.

Key Responsibilities
Academic leadership

Set high expectations for student achievement, behaviour and staff performance.
  • Lead curriculum planning and oversee the implementation of academic programs and student assessments.
  • Review lesson plans, observe teaching and promote effective teaching methods and learning resources.
  • Monitor student progress and coordinate support for students’ academic, physical, emotional and special learning needs.

Student development and school culture

  • Promote student wellbeing, positive behaviour and participation in extracurricular activities.
  • Guide students in their academic and vocational goals and support appropriate counselling and behaviour programs.
  • Maintain a safe, inclusive and well-organized learning environment.

Staff leadership

  • Supervise, guide and evaluate academic and non-academic staff.
  • Identify staff development needs and encourage professional learning.
  • Participate in staff recruitment, training, appraisal and other employment-related processes.

Parent and community engagement

  • Maintain regular, clear communication with parents about student progress, behaviour and school matters.
  • Build cooperative relationships with parents, community members and local organizations.
  • Work with the School Committee, student council and PTA, as required.

School operations and administration

  • Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the school, including facilities, resources, records and administrative systems.
  • Prepare budget requests, monitor expenditure and manage resources responsibly.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records and submit required reports.
  • Use technology and data to support efficient administration and timely decision-making.

Safety and compliance

  • Protect the health, safety and welfare of students and employees.
  • Establish emergency procedures, conduct regular drills and oversee student supervision.
  • Follow up on health, attendance, safeguarding and discipline concerns in line with applicable procedures.
  • Ensure the school meets statutory, regulatory, affiliation and organizational requirements.

Planning and continuous improvement

  • Review school policies and procedures to respond to student and school needs.
  • Monitor academic and operational performance and lead improvement initiatives.
  • Keep the Head of Academics and Central Office informed about school priorities, progress and concerns.
  • Carry out other related duties assigned by the line manager.

The requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a postgraduate degree in any discipline and a B.Ed. from a recognised university. They will have at least five years of experience in a school leadership role, such as Principal or Vice Principal, preferably in a Gujarat State Board school. The candidate should have a sound understanding of State Board curriculum implementation, academic planning, student assessment and school administration. They should demonstrate the ability to lead and develop staff, improve student learning outcomes, ensure student safety, meet applicable regulatory requirements, and communicate effectively with parents, staff and other stakeholders.

This is a local posting for Aga Khan Schools based in Chitravad (India

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Schools (AKS), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a global education system of schools, hostels and non-formal education programmes, serving more than 120,000 learners annually across 12 countries in East Africa, the Middle East and South and Central Asia. Supported by over 7,000 teachers and staff, alongside dedicated volunteers, AKS is committed to improving quality of life through education by expanding access to high-quality, values-based learning that prepares learners to contribute meaningfully to their communities and an increasingly interconnected world. 
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  • Sector: Social Development
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