Job Description

Position:

Chief Academic & Operating Officer (CAOO)

Location:

Tirupati - Headquarters

Requirement:

Must be open to regular travel to branches/franchise locations

Role Overview

The Chief Academic & Operating Officer will lead the overall academic vision, school operations, and expansion of the FuturON Group. This role demands a dynamic leader with expertise in curriculum, school management, academic quality assurance, and franchise operations. The CAOO will work closely with De-Skoolit for academic design, training, and implementation, ensuring seamless standards across all schools.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

Lead academic strategies for FuturON Preschools, Smart Schools, and Global Icons School Collaborate with De-Skoolit for curriculum planning, content development, and teacher training Ensure implementation of academic frameworks, assessments, and learning standards Monitor teaching quality and implement continuous improvement systems

Operational & Administrative Leadership

Oversee day-to-day school operations across the network Develop, implement, and monitor SOPs for academic & operational excellence Lead admissions planning, enrolment drives, branding & school productivity Drive franchise performance, student retention, and quality benchmarks

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor Principals, Cluster Heads & Franchise Academic/Operations Teams Build capability through talent development, training & performance review systems Align academic and operational teams to achieve organizational goals

Growth & Expansion

Identify new markets and drive expansion across Tier 2/3/4 cities Lead strategic partnerships and franchise expansion initiatives Ensure quality compliance and brand standards across all new & existing schools

Required Experience & Skills

10-15 years experience in a senior academic/operations leadership role
(School Group / Preschool Chain / K12 Network / Franchise Operations preferred)

Strong academic background with experience in curriculum, pedagogy & training Proven leadership in operations, school management & multi-branch handling Ability to drive growth, scale systems, and lead diverse teams Excellent communication, decision-making & problem-solving skills Willingness to travel regularly to monitor and support branches

Why Join FuturON Group?

Fast-growing network with strong vision for education innovation Opportunity to shape academic systems across multiple schools Leadership role with high autonomy and organizational impact
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person