Job Description

Position: Foundational Stage Head / Lead

Department:

Academics - Foundational Stage (Pre-KG to Grade II)

Reporting To:

Principal / Academic Head

School Type:

CBSE-Affiliated Senior Secondary School

Role Objective

To lead, plan, implement, and monitor the

Foundational Stage programme

in alignment with

NEP 2020, CBSE guidelines

, and the school's academic vision, ensuring developmentally appropriate, child-centric, and joyful learning practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Academic Leadership & Curriculum Implementation

Lead the implementation of

Foundational Stage pedagogy

(Pre-KG, LKG, UKG, Grades I & II) as per

NEP 2020 and CBSE norms

.

Plan, review, and monitor

curriculum frameworks, lesson plans, activity calendars, and learning outcomes

.

Ensure effective adoption of

play-based, experiential, inquiry-based, and activity-oriented learning

.

Integrate

Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN)

goals into classroom practices.

2. Teacher Mentoring & Capacity Building

Mentor and guide Foundational Stage teachers to ensure uniform academic standards.

Conduct

classroom observations

, provide structured feedback, and support professional development.

Facilitate internal training sessions, demonstrations, and sharing of best practices.

Support induction and onboarding of newly appointed Foundational Stage teachers.

3. Assessment & Student Progress Monitoring

Design and oversee

age-appropriate, observation-based and formative assessment practices

.

Ensure proper documentation including

student portfolios, anecdotal records, progress reports

, and readiness indicators.

Monitor student preparedness for smooth transition from

Foundational Stage to Preparatory Stage

.

4. Parent Engagement & Communication

Act as the academic point of contact for parents of Foundational Stage students.

Support and coordinate

parent orientation programmes, workshops, and meetings

.

Address parent concerns related to learning, development, and pedagogy professionally and sensitively.

5. Compliance, Quality & Safety

Ensure adherence to

CBSE circulars, inspection requirements, and academic documentation

related to the Foundational Stage.

Coordinate with the Principal and Academic Team during audits, inspections, and reviews.

Ensure

child safety norms, discipline standards, and ethical practices

are strictly followed.

6. Coordination & Administration

Coordinate with

Academic Coordinators, Counsellors, Special Educators, Activity Teachers, and Support Staff

.

Plan and oversee Foundational Stage events, celebrations, and learning showcases.

Support the smooth day-to-day functioning of the Foundational Stage section.

Educational Qualifications

Graduate / Postgraduate degree with

B.Ed / D.El.Ed / Montessori / Early Childhood Education

qualification (mandatory).

Sound understanding of

NEP 2020, FLN, and CBSE Foundational Stage framework

.

Experience

5-10 years of overall teaching experience

, with

proven leadership experience

in roles such as

Foundational Stage Coordinator, Early Years Lead, Academic Coordinator, or equivalent supervisory position

.

Experience in a

CBSE school

and hands-on exposure to

NEP 2020 / Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN)

implementation is preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong academic leadership and mentoring ability

Excellent communication and parent-handling skills

Deep understanding of child psychology and early learning

Planning, documentation, and organizational skills

Team orientation, patience, and a positive approach

Nature of Appointment

Full-time

Compensation and benefits as per qualifications and experience

Contact:

Sreekanth S

Head - HR & Administration

sreekanth@stpeterskadayiruppu.org

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person