A specialised education staffing partner serving international K-12 schools across India. We recruit academic leaders and Heads of Department who deliver high-quality English programmes across PYP, IGCSE and IBDP curricula. This role leads curriculum design, assessment integrity and teacher development across Primary and Secondary phases.
Primary Title: Head of English (English HOD IB PYP, IGCSE, IBDP)
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation and vertical articulation of the English curriculum across PYP, IGCSE and IBDP, ensuring coherent progression and alignment with assessment standards.
- Develop unit plans, scope-and-sequence documents and curriculum maps; ensure consistent pedagogical approaches and high-quality planning across phases.
- Drive assessment strategy: design formative and summative assessments, manage internal moderation, and prepare students and teachers for IGCSE and IB examinations.
- Coach, mentor and appraise English teachers; deliver targeted professional development and classroom observation cycles to raise instructional quality.
- Analyse student performance data to identify gaps, implement intervention plans and report outcomes to school leadership and stakeholders.
- Manage departmental resources, timetabling for English provision, recruitment of teaching staff and liaison with senior leadership on strategic priorities.
Skills & QualificationsMust-Have
- Deep familiarity with IB PYP frameworks and practices
- Working knowledge of Cambridge IGCSE English syllabuses
- Working knowledge of IB Diploma Programme Language A specifications
- Curriculum mapping and unit planning expertise across multiple programmes
- Assessment design and internal moderation experience
- Experience leading teacher coaching and professional development
Preferred
- Prior leadership experience in an international school environment
- Experience with English A: Literature and Language & Literature pedagogy
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- Collaborative international-school environment with emphasis on professional growth and cross-phase curriculum coherence
- Opportunities for ongoing CPD, leadership coaching and career progression within international curricula
Skills: english,teacher mentoring,curriculum mapping,english hod,leadership,assessment design
