Program Lead

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate, proactive, and purpose-driven Program Lead to lead HOPE School in Jalalabad, Shahjahanpur, known as Parshurampuri. The role requires a strong education leader who can drive academic excellence, coach and develop teachers, build a positive school culture, and ensure the holistic development and well-being of every child. The ideal candidate combines strong academic leadership with empathy, ownership, and the ability to build a motivated team committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Relocation: Candidates must be willing to relocate to Jalalabad, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for this role.

Accommodation: For the first two months, shared accommodation will be provided by the organisation to support your transition to Jalalabad, Shahjahanpur (Parshurampuri). After this period, if you prefer to arrange personal accommodation, you may do so using the House Rent Allowance (HRA) included in your CTC.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1 School Leadership, Vision and Culture Building- (20%)

• •• Develop and implement a clear school vision and annual action plan aligned with Anubhuti Samiti’s mission.
• •• Build a safe, inclusive, respectful, and compassionate school culture where children and staff feel valued and motivated.
• •• Proactively identify challenges and drive timely solutions rather than waiting for issues to escalate.

2 Academic Leadership and Excellence- (20%)

• •• Lead a child-centric, experiential, and inclusive curriculum that builds foundational literacy, numeracy, life skills, and social-emotional learning.
• •• Track attendance and learning progress through regular assessments and classroom observations, and design targeted support for children who need it.
• •• Ensure every child makes measurable progress in learning, irrespective of their starting level.

3 Teacher Coaching, Development and Performance Management- (30%)

• •• Coach and mentor teachers through classroom observations, feedback conversations, demonstration lessons, and reflective practice.
• •• Develop teacher development plans based on classroom observations and student learning data, and facilitate regular training sessions.
• •• Set clear performance expectations for teachers, conduct regular reviews, and provide constructive feedback.

4 Student Well-being, Inclusion and Child Protection- (5%)

• •• Ensure a physically and emotionally safe learning environment for every child, particularly those from marginalised and underserved communities.
• •• Establish systems to identify and respond to concerns relating to children’s emotional well-being, neglect, abuse, or other vulnerabilities, following safeguarding protocols.

5 Parent and Community Engagement-(15%)

• •• Build trusting and sustained relationships with parents, caregivers, community members, and local leaders through regular meetings and interactions.
• •• Identify barriers to enrolment, attendance, retention, and learning, and work with families to address them.
• •• Build partnerships with NGOs, government departments, and local institutions to strengthen student support, raise funds, and mobilise resources for the school.

6 School Operations and Administrative Management- (5%)

• •• Oversee day-to-day school functioning, including timetables, academic calendars, staff schedules, and school activities.
• •• Maintain accurate records of student enrolment, attendance, assessments, and staff attendance.
• •• Ensure compliance with government regulations, organisational policies, and school safety standards.

7 Financial Management, Reporting and Accountability- (5%)

• •• Support the preparation and management of the school’s annual budget and monitor expenditure.
• •• Prepare regular reports on academic progress, teacher development, attendance, and operations, and communicate risks and resource needs to leadership in a timely manner.