Curriculum Development Director - English

Curriculum Development Director - English

Location: Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore

Purpose of the Job:

This position involves creating innovative academic products that enhance student outcomes and promote greater adoption in schools. We are seeking a Curriculum Development Director, English, who is passionate about transforming education and understands the essentials of delivering quality education. The role requires working on world-class educational products with the aim of improving English proficiency in students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new and innovative academic products focused on building English language proficiency that lead the market.
• Incorporate global research and best practices in language learning.
• Lead the English team and oversee the entire portfolio of English products, from development to delivery.
• Ensure products significantly improve English proficiency among students.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to guarantee the highest quality products and support the organization's revenue targets.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead the English language academics team.
• Advance the development of English teaching methodologies.
• Design products for a diverse range of schools, from low fees to high fees.
• Oversee portfolio management, planning, production, and editorial standards to maintain excellence in product quality.
• Develop strategies based on competitor analysis, pedagogy trends, and market research to meet future educational needs.
• Design digital assets and assessments that drive product success.
• Work with academic teams, authors, and freelancers to develop and execute an editorial strategy for high-quality content.
• Monitor and improve production and delivery processes, ensuring timely product releases.
• Stay abreast of market developments to create forward-thinking products that maintain a competitive edge.
• Improve internal processes and resources as needed for efficiency.
• Design and deliver high-quality training for teachers and school leaders.
• Mentor and develop a strong team of editors and content creators.
• Lead teacher training modules and analyze student learning outcomes to continuously enhance product efficacy.

Ideal Experience Profile:

• 15+ years of experience in the K-12 education industry.
• A strong academic background, preferably with a Masters degree from a top-tier institution in India or abroad.
• Expertise in teaching the English language.
• Proven success in developing high-efficacy products.
• Experience building external partnerships and delivering impactful training sessions to support product implementation.
• Experience managing the development of print and digital products through collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Proven ability to set budgets and deliver ROI on projects.
• Familiarity with educational technology solutions.