Director

Role: Director CBSE School

Location: Chennai

Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible for the overall academic, administrative, and operational leadership of CBSE schools under the group. The role requires strategic planning, academic excellence, regulatory compliance, and institutional growth while ensuring high standards in teaching, learning, and student development.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Provide strategic direction for curriculum planning and academic excellence aligned with CBSE guidelines.
• Monitor and improve teaching quality, student performance, and learning outcomes.
• Guide Principals and academic teams in implementing innovative teaching practices and assessments.
• Ensure effective lesson planning, academic audits, and faculty development programs.

School Operations & Administration

• Oversee the overall operations of multiple schools within the group.
• Ensure proper implementation of policies, discipline, safety standards, and administrative systems.
• Work closely with Principals and senior staff to maintain smooth day-to-day functioning of schools.
• Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure all schools comply with CBSE norms, statutory requirements, and educational policies.
• Oversee processes related to CBSE affiliation, inspections, documentation, and audits.
• Strategic Planning & Expansion

• Develop and implement long-term growth strategies for the schools.
• Support management in school expansion, infrastructure development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor Principals and senior academic staff.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and training programs for academic and administrative teams.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong relationships with parents, community stakeholders, and educational bodies.
• Represent the institution in academic forums, educational conferences, and partnerships.
• Eligibility Criteria

• Experience:
• Minimum 4 years of experience as Director in CBSE schools
• Minimum 6 years of experience as Principal
• Must have successfully handled at least 3 CBSE schools
• Experience managing schools with a combined student strength of approximately 4,000
• Strong experience in academic leadership, school administration, and CBSE compliance
• Qualification

Preferred candidate profile

• Masters Degree in Education / Relevant Subject
• B.Ed. / M.Ed. (Mandatory)
• Additional qualifications in Educational Leadership / School Administration will be an advantage.
• Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to relocate with family
• Must possess a valid driving license and own a four-wheeler
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic management skills
• Key Skills

• Strategic academic planning
• CBSE curriculum expertise
• Institutional leadership & team management
• Regulatory compliance & policy implementation
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Data-driven decision making