Area Manager-Academics

Company Description Next Education is a SaaS-based, end-to-end education solutions provider for the K–12 sector, focused on making quality education affordable and accessible. The company offers technology-driven, learner-centric products such as TeachNext, NextLab, NextCurriculum, and the Next Learning Platform, mapped to CBSE, ICSE, and 29 state boards in multiple Indian languages. Serving over 18,000 schools, 240,000 teachers, and 12 million learners across India and the Middle East, Next Education supports both academic and administrative needs. Its in-house R&D and content teams have created 25,000+ learning modules and 4,000+ hours of classroom content, aligned with 21st-century skills and contemporary learning design. Headquartered in Hyderabad and founded in 2007, the company continues to build innovative products to transform school education for all stakeholders.

Job Title: Area Manager – Academics 

Location: Hubli, Karnataka 

Company: Next Education Pvt. Ltd. 

Travel Requirement: 60%–80% 

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Role Summary 

The Area Manager – Academics is responsible for the end-to-end implementation, 

monitoring, and continuous improvement of Next Education's academic programs 

across partner schools within the assigned region. This role serves as the single point 

of contact for all academic matters for schools, ensuring effective utilization of 

curriculum, digital tools, labs, and assessments to drive measurable teaching and 

learning outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities 

Lead and manage the implementation of Next Education's academic programs across 

assigned schools.​

Conduct teacher training programs, orientations, and academic workshops to ensure 

high-quality program delivery and adoption. 

Monitor classroom practices and support schools in effective usage of curriculum, 

digital content, labs, and assessment tools. 

Coordinate the delivery, availability, and utilization of textbooks, teaching aids, 

digital resources, and lab materials. 

Ensure smooth execution of assessments, ERP systems, academic reporting, and 

compliance processes. 

Build and maintain strong relationships with school leadership, teachers, and internal 

academic and operations teams. 

Track program performance, identify implementation gaps, handle escalations, and 

provide timely solutions. 

Conduct academic audits, classroom observations, and data analysis to drive 

continuous academic improvement. 

Share regular reports, insights, and feedback with internal stakeholders to support 

strategic decision-making. 

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Desired Skills & Competencies 

Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills. 

Proven experience in teacher training, academic operations, curriculum 

implementation, or school program management. 

High level of comfort with technology, ERP systems, and digital classroom tools. 

Ability to manage multiple schools, stakeholders, and priorities effectively. 

Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven and solution-oriented approach. 

Educational Qualifications 

Graduate/Postgraduate in Education, Science, or a related field (preferred). 

Relevant certifications in education, training, or academic leadership will be an added 

advantage. 

Additional Requirements 

Mandatory travel (60%–80%) for regular school visits across the assigned area. 

Must own a laptop and an Android mobile phone for official work.