Principal

Head of Institution (HOI) – Pedagogy & Academic Leadership
Presidency School Bengaluru
About the Role
Presidency School is looking for an experienced and dynamic Head of Institution (HOI) to provide academic leadership with a strong focus on pedagogy, curriculum implementation, teaching-learning practices, and overall school development.
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished academic leader with a strong understanding of modern pedagogical practices, curriculum frameworks, teacher development, and academic excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic academic and pedagogical leadership to the school.
Drive the effective implementation of the school's academic vision, curriculum, and learning objectives.
Lead and strengthen teaching-learning methodologies and classroom practices across grades.
Mentor, guide, and develop teachers to improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
Conduct regular classroom observations, academic reviews, and teacher feedback sessions.
Develop and implement academic improvement plans based on learning outcomes and school performance data.
Ensure effective curriculum planning, lesson planning, assessments, remediation, and enrichment programmes.
Promote experiential, inquiry-based, activity-based, and student-centric learning.
Lead teacher training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), workshops, and academic mentoring initiatives.
Monitor student learning outcomes and implement appropriate interventions wherever required.
Collaborate with Academic Heads, Coordinators, teachers, counsellors, and other stakeholders to ensure academic consistency.
Encourage the use of technology and innovative pedagogical practices in teaching and learning.
Ensure academic processes and practices are aligned with CBSE/Board requirements and institutional standards.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration, and academic excellence.
Support the Principal/Management in strategic academic planning and institutional development.
Maintain strong engagement with parents and address academic concerns professionally.
Contribute to the overall development of students beyond academics, including 21st-century skills, values, life skills, and holistic development.
Candidate Profile
Master's Degree in Education or a relevant subject; B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred.
15+ years of experience in school education, with substantial experience in academic/pedagogical leadership.
Prior experience as Principal / Vice Principal / Head of School / Academic Head / Curriculum Head / HOI will be preferred.
Strong expertise in pedagogy, curriculum planning, assessment, teacher development, and academic quality management.
Proven ability to lead and mentor large teaching teams.
Strong knowledge of ICSE curriculum and school academic processes.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to drive change, manage stakeholders, and build a high-performing academic culture.
Passion for education and commitment to student-centric learning and academic excellence.
Key Competencies
Academic Leadership | Pedagogy | Curriculum Development | Teacher Mentoring | Instructional Leadership | Assessment & Learning Outcomes | Academic Quality | Team Leadership | Stakeholder Management | School Improvement | Innovation in Education
Location
Presidency School Banashankari, Bengaluru
Position
Head of Institution (HOI) – Pedagogy & Academic Leadership
Interested candidates may apply with their updated CV highlighting their academic leadership and pedagogical experience.

Work arrangement
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