Nature of employment: Full-time
Reporting to: Chief Academic Officer
Location: New 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 200+ 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.
Center for Academic Excellence Overview
The Centre for Academic Excellence (CAE) is Peepul’s anchor for exceptional teaching and learning. As we scale across states and programmes, the CAE ensures that our academic vision, content, and delivery remain consistently high-quality and deeply aligned with what makes Peepul distinctive.
Functioning as home of Peepul’s academic thinking and innovation, the CAE drives clarity, coherence, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Led by Chief Academic Officer, the CAE brings together three core pillars:
A unified academic vision and strategy that guides all programmes
High-quality, consistent content design and delivery across geographies
Learning, research, and ongoing improvement powered by data and insights
CAE is closely connected to programmes so that solutions are rooted in ground reality, access to external subject experts, and evidence of inputs from MEL. At its heart, the CAE exists to help every Peepul teamwork with greater clarity, confidence, and cohesion - safeguarding academic rigour as we grow.
About the role
The Project Manager (PM) will play a critical role in driving Peepul’s work on academic excellence, strengthening the quality, coherence, and impact of teaching and learning across programmes, while contributing to the broader vision of achieving quality education for all and strengthening India’s public-school system. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to take ownership of a flagship reform initiative with significant scale and impact.
As CAE rapidly rolls out and scales its support to reach teachers and academic officials across the state, the Project Manager will independently lead the design, delivery, and monitoring of high-quality interventions focused on teacher support, accountability, and student learning outcomes.
The ideal candidate is a strong generalist with a keen interest in education, excellent research and project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Facilitation skills and comfort working closely with government systems are a strong advantage.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
To lead project design, piloting, and implementation of interventions towards academic excellence reforms
- Lead the design, piloting, and implementation of CAE-led initiatives focused on strengthening academic excellence across Peepul’s programmes.
- Take ownership of one or more academic workstreams (e.g. teacher professional development, instructional design, mentoring models, or learning improvement initiatives) that support high-quality teaching and learning.
- Apply research insights, content knowledge, and classroom experience to design solutions that drive meaningful shifts in teacher mindset, instructional practice, and student learning outcomes.
- Lead pilots and proof-of-concept initiatives, systematically document learnings, and iterate designs to strengthen quality, scalability, and impact.
- Build the academic capacity of internal teams and external partners by sharing knowledge, tools, and best practices that improve implementation quality.
- Define success metrics and growth aspirations for assigned initiatives, and communicate progress and insights clearly to support sustained, multi-year academic improvement efforts.
Programme Implementation, Operations, and Team Leadership
- Support academic quality and implementation across a defined set of programmes, schools, or pilot sites, through structured academic support, co-visits with Associates, classroom demonstrations (where relevant), and teacher-level scaffolding.
- Plan, sequence, and coordinate the rollout of CAE-led academic initiatives (such as Professional Learning Communities or mentoring models) in close collaboration with the Project Coordination team and internal subject-matter experts.
- Design and maintain effective work-planning, tracking, and review systems to ensure priorities are clear, timelines are met, and delivery remains high-quality.
- Conduct regular work reviews to assess progress, surface risks, and enable timely course correction.
- Potentially manage and mentor 1–2 Associates, providing guidance, feedback, and quality assurance on deliverables.
- Work closely with the in-house Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) team and external experts to design, test, and refine appropriate evaluation and learning tools.
- Facilitate academic sessions such as trainings, learning circles, workshops, and focus group discussions with teachers, school leaders, and academic officials, as needed.
- Collaborate with Teacher Education Institutes and academic partners to strengthen mentoring models and ensure consistency and rigour in academic support.
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: A relevant educational background in Education, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field.
Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 4-6 years of experience leading and managing education-related projects, preferably within the public school system or education non-profits. particularly in areas such as designing and implementing academic reforms or educational interventions. Preference will be given to candidates who also have direct classroom and teaching experience, ideally within the government school system.
Other Skills: Strong project management skills, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions.
Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
How to apply
To apply for a position, click on the application link here.
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.
