Nature of employment: Full-time
Reporting to: Network Coordinator
Location: New Delhi, Delhi
About Peepul
Peepul is an education-focused non-profit organisation committed to transforming India's education system and enabling every child to reach their full potential. We work closely with national, state, and local governments to transform government schools and government systems. Currently, we work with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to meaningfully have an impact across ~325,000 teachers and 9.75 million+ students across 100,000+ schools.
At Peepul, we collaborate with school systems to build the capacity of leaders, teachers, and institutions. We advocate for policy improvements, support mentoring and monitoring, and enhance student-teacher engagement in classrooms. Our work has been recognised internationally, including receiving the Commonwealth Education Awards for Innovation and being featured in reports by respected organisations like the UN and the National Ministry of Education, India, and we are well-funded by both Indian CSR and prominent international Foundations working toward a common purpose of excellent education for the most disadvantaged sections of society.
Driven by our core values of impact, excellence, and leadership, we are a restless, resilient, and reflective organisations. Our team of 250+ employees is passionate about creating lasting change and is rewarded competitively for their dedication. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality education. Learn more about our transformative work at
http://peepulindia.org Programme Overview
The Exemplar Schools were Peepul’s very first intervention, serving as the foundation for all subsequent programmes and demonstrating what effective public education could look like.
Launched in 2015, Peepul partnered with the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to turn around an under-resourced government school in Lajpat Nagar through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP). Over time, Peepul took on two additional schools in Delhi, creating a network of three Exemplar Schools.
Today, these schools serve nearly 1,500 students and act as beacons of excellence and proof points for scale. They continuously inform and guide Peepul’s system-level programmes by demonstrating what an effective, inclusive, and joyful learning environment looks like in practice.
About the Role
The Academic Coordinator will lead academic excellence and daily school functioning, acting as a key academic and operational leader. The role focuses on improving student learning outcomes through teacher coaching, curriculum design, student support, school leadership, and stakeholder engagement in partnership with the Network Coordinator and Government School Leadership. They will contribute to network-level academic decision-making, alignment, and continuous improvement, and will collaborate closely with Academic Coordinators across the school network to standardize practices and share learnings.
Responsibilities would include (but not limited to):
Teaching and Learning
• Coach and mentor teachers to strengthen curriculum and pedagogical practices through classroom observations, feedback, and professional development.
• Design and deliver teacher training modules based on classroom needs and data insights.
• Monitor teacher attendance and instructional quality, ensuring high classroom standards.
• Leverage student assessment dashboards and data systems to monitor learning outcomes, identify trends, and guide instructional interventions and teacher support.
• Support curriculum documentation and alignment across the school network.
• Take ownership of at least one subject in any grade, of their choice as a primary teaching responsibility and step into classrooms when required to support struggling students, challenge high performers, or cover teacher absences.
• Share best practices, tools, and learning from the school to inform network-wide improvement.
Student responsibilities
• Lead pastoral care and promote holistic student development through mindful and inclusive practices.
• Ensure students make grade-level progress or demonstrate accelerated growth if below grade level.
• Plan, administer, and review student assessments.
• Drive enrolment, attendance, and retention targets.
• Ensure strict adherence to Child Protection Policy and safeguard student well-being.
• Support inclusive education practices for students with special educational needs.
Leadership and Management
• Co-manage school operations with the MCD Government Principal.
• Develop academic calendars, school development plans, timetables, reports, and assessment reviews.
• Line manage the school staff and support performance management processes.
• Cultivate a positive school culture with consistent routines, high expectations, and respectful relationships.
• Build partnerships with parents, community members, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with government officials and support capacity-building of government staff.
Operational and administrative
• Oversee day-to-day school functioning and coordination with school team.
• Support planning and execution of school visits and stakeholder engagements.
• Liaise with Community Officers and staff to ensure smooth school operations
Requirements
Qualifications and Role Requirements: At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:
• Educational Background: B.Ed, B.El.Ed, NTT, or alumni of academic fellowships (e.g., Teach for India) preferred.
• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Minimum 5 years of experience, with at least 2 years of classroom teaching; experience in urban, diverse, low-income school contexts preferred.
• Other Skills: Strong leadership, curriculum and pedagogical coaching, stakeholder management, adaptability, and resilience.
• Languages: English and Hindi
How to apply
You will be required to upload:
• Your CV: Please ensure that your CV provides relevant information about your professional and personal experience and details of your academic qualifications. CVs can be one to two pages in length.
• A cover letter: We highly encourage you to use your cover letter to showcase your specific interest in working for Peepul and demonstrate how your qualifications align with the role you are applying for. A tailored cover letter holds significant importance in Peepul's recruitment process as it enables us to comprehend your motivations for the position, your relevant skills, and the clarity of your writing.
• Reference checking & Probation: As you will be working with children this role will be subject to enhanced background checks. Additionally, all new staff will be subject to a probation period of three months.
