Cluster School Director (South Zone) - 5+ years - Mumbai

Location: Mumbai
Functional Practices: Consulting Practice, Strategy & Operations
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Rushali Uppal

Contact email: rushali.uppal@crescendogroup.in
Job ref: 91990
Published: 1 day ago

Cluster School Director (South Zone) - 5+ years – Mumbai

An excellent opportunity for experienced academic leaders to take on a Cluster School Director role. This position focuses on driving academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and strong stakeholder relationships across a cluster of K–12 schools. Ideal for candidates with 6–12 years of experience in school operations, including 5+ years in academic leadership roles. Strong understanding of CBSE/ICSE frameworks, effective communication, leadership skills, and willingness to travel are essential.

Location – Mumbai

Your Future Employer - A leading education organization with a strong national presence, committed to delivering high-quality, technology-driven learning experiences across K–12 and beyond.

Responsibilities -

  1. Implementing academic and operational strategies across assigned K–12 schools to ensure consistent quality and achievement of organizational goals.
  2. Monitoring overall school performance through regular reviews, audits, and reporting to academic leadership teams.
  3. Coordinating closely with Business Partners and school leadership to ensure alignment, compliance, and smooth execution of initiatives.
  4. Supporting and guiding schools in using data-driven interventions to improve teaching practices and student learning outcomes.
  5. Conducting regular school visits, academic reviews, training sessions, and providing strategic feedback for continuous improvement.

Requirements -

  1. 6–12 years of experience in the K–12 education sector with at least 5 years in academic leadership roles.
  2. Strong knowledge of school operations, academic planning, and CBSE/ICSE frameworks.
  3. Proven leadership, coordination, and team management abilities.
  4. Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
  5. Willingness to travel regularly for school visits, audits, and academic support.

What is in it for you -

  1. Opportunity for strong career growth within a leading education network.
  2. Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
  3. Supportive, energetic work environment with learning and development opportunities.

Reach us - If you think this role is aligned with your career, kindly write to us with your updated CV at Rushali.uppal@crescendogroup.in for a confidential discussion.

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Profile Keywords - Academic leadership, K–12 school operations, CBSE/ICSE, cluster management, stakeholder engagement, school audits, academic planning, compliance, performance monitoring, school improvement.