School Manager

About the Role: School Manager

Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School seeks a dynamic and committed School Manager to lead the on-ground execution of its education and fellowship programs.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring the seamless functioning of the school across academics, fellowship management, operations, and donor engagement. The School Manager will play a critical role in translating program design into effective on-ground execution, while fostering a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The role involves close collaboration with the Academic Lead for pedagogical direction, while independently driving operational and programmatic outcomes at the school level.

In addition, the School Manager will contribute to the ongoing development of the fellowship program and fellows, ensuring that learning systems evolve based on on-ground realities. The role also requires reviewing data, reports, and forms, conducting initial analysis at the school level, and using insights to inform program improvements.

A Week in the Life of a School Manager

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that balances classroom engagement, team leadership, and operational oversight. A typical week may include:

• Observing classrooms and providing structured feedback to fellows and teachers
• Reviewing lesson plans, reports, and on-ground data to ensure alignment with program goals
• Meeting team members to solve on-ground challenges and hosting regular debriefs
• Coordinating with the Academic Lead on program improvements and fellow development
• Reviewing attendance, school operations, and key systems
• Preparing for or hosting donor visits and special engagements
• Capturing stories and updates for donor communication and reporting

Key Responsibilities

1. Education Program Execution

• Ensure effective implementation of the curriculum and education program designed by the Academic Lead
• Align classroom delivery, community programs, and action research with overall academic objectives
• Monitor program effectiveness and drive improvements to meet educational goals
• Support extracurricular integration in line with program objectives
• Review on-ground data, reports, and forms for accuracy and alignment
• Conduct first-level analysis at the school level to identify trends and gaps

2. Fellowship Program Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end fellowship program lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance, capacity building, and exit)
• Develop systems and tools to support effective program execution
• Mentor and coach fellows to drive performance and growth
• Identify and address capacity-building needs in collaboration with the Academic Lead
• Strengthen fellow engagement in academic and community initiatives
• Contribute to the development and evolution of the fellowship program based on on-ground insights 

3. Staff and Team Performance

• Oversee performance of teaching staff and fellows
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and mentoring
• Build a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment

4. Donor Relations and Partnerships

• Plan and execute donor visits aligned with school objectives
• Support development of partnerships to strengthen program delivery
• Collaborate with the Academic Lead to integrate program insights into donor interactions and communication

5. Branding and Communication

• Lead strategic storytelling and communication for the school
• Develop high-quality donor-facing content including reports, stories, and visual documentation
• Ensure alignment of all communication with the school’s vision and values
• Maintain a repository of communication assets 

6. School Operations and Administration

• Oversee day-to-day school operations including admissions, scheduling, and logistics
• Ensure smooth functioning of key systems such as attendance, mid-day meals, and library
• Implement and monitor visitor management and child safety protocols
• Continuously review and strengthen operational systems

7. Classroom Observation and Feedback

• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback
• Monitor teaching effectiveness and support improvement
• Facilitate collaboration between fellows and teaching staff

8. Donor Reporting and Communication

• Lead preparation of timely and high-quality donor reports
• Ensure clear and accurate

Please apply by sharing your updated CV at hr@cittaindia.org