School Principal (British Curriculum / Indian Curriculum)

About us:

21K School is Asia’s largest online school, delivering world-class virtual education to over 7,500 students across 72 countries. We are not just an EdTech company—we are building scalable, technology-driven education systems that redefine how learning happens globally.

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Role Purpose

The School Principal at 21K School is a visionary academic leader, culture architect, and systems thinker who brings the school’s mission to life in a digital-first, learner-centric ecosystem. The role exists to ensure that every learner experiences meaningful, engaging, and future-ready learning while every facilitator thrives in a culture of trust, innovation, and excellence.

The Principal is responsible for translating 21K School’s vision into scalable academic practices, nurturing learner agency, strengthening stakeholder partnerships, and building a high-performing remote academic team.

21K School Pillars & Values (Reference Framework)

All responsibilities are aligned to the following 21K pillars:

• Learner Agency & Student-Centricity
• Innovation & Digital-First Excellence
• Academic Quality & Future Readiness
• Culture, People & Collaboration
• Parent Partnership & Community Trust
• Data-Informed Decision Making & Accountability

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

KRA 1: Visionary Academic & Pedagogical Leadership

Aligned Pillars: Learner Agency | Academic Quality | Future Readiness

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of 21K School’s vision, mission, and academic philosophy across all grades and programs.
• Champion learner agency, voice, and choice in curriculum design, classroom practices, and assessment models.
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment aligned to board requirements (Indian / British Curriculum).
• Embed experiential, inquiry-based, project-based, and interdisciplinary learning across the school.
• Promote holistic learner development, focusing on skills, dispositions, and habits of mind required for life beyond examinations.

Success Indicators

• Consistent academic quality across grades
• High learner engagement and ownership
• Strong learner outcomes aligned to board and future-readiness goals

KRA 2: Inclusive Education & Special Educational Needs (SEN) Leadership

Aligned Pillars: Learner-Centricity | Inclusion | Equity & Wellbeing

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen 21K School’s commitment to inclusive education, ensuring access, participation, and progress for all learners.
• Provide strategic oversight of Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions across the school.
• Collaborate closely with the SEN team, Student Success, and facilitators to design and implement Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and learner accommodations.
• Ensure inclusive pedagogical practices, differentiated instruction, and universal design for learning (UDL) principles are embedded in online classrooms.
• Build facilitator capacity to identify, support, and refer learners with diverse learning needs in a virtual environment.
• Ensure compliance with inclusion-related guidelines, documentation, and best practices relevant to Indian and British curricula.

Success Indicators

• Effective implementation of IEPs and learner accommodations
• Improved engagement, progress, and wellbeing of learners with additional needs
• Strong parent confidence in inclusive practices

KRA 3: Digital-First Learning Excellence

Aligned Pillars: Innovation | Digital-First Excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen best practices in online teaching and learning, ensuring high-impact virtual classrooms.
• Ensure effective use of LMS platforms, digital tools, and EdTech solutions to enhance learning experiences.
• Drive innovation in lesson design, assessments, and learner interactions suited to online schooling.
• Collaborate with Academic Operations and Tech teams to continuously improve digital learning systems.

Success Indicators

• High-quality online class delivery
• Consistent adoption of digital best practices
• Positive learner and parent feedback on online learning experience

KRA 4: Academic Systems, Quality Assurance & Compliance

Aligned Pillars: Academic Quality | Accountability

Key Responsibilities

• Design, review, and implement robust yet agile academic systems, policies, and frameworks, including inclusion and SEN protocols.
• Ensure compliance with board affiliation, accreditation requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee academic planning, curriculum mapping, assessment calendars, moderation processes, and accommodations.
• Balance compliance requirements with innovation and flexibility in academic practices.

Success Indicators

• Audit-ready academic and inclusion systems
• Smooth affiliation and accreditation processes
• High consistency and clarity in academic delivery

KRA 5: People Leadership, Culture & Inclusive Capacity Building

Aligned Pillars: Culture | Collaboration | People Excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing, inclusion-oriented remote academic team aligned to 21K values.
• Foster a culture of empathy, equity, trust, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Lead academic observations, feedback cycles, coaching, and performance reviews with an inclusion lens.
• Partner with HR on recruitment, onboarding, professional development, and succession planning, including SEN capability building.
• Act as a culture carrier of inclusive values in all internal and external interactions.

Success Indicators

• Strong team engagement and retention
• Improved facilitator confidence in inclusive practices
• Positive internal culture and inclusion indicators

KRA 6: Learner Experience, Wellbeing & Safeguarding

Aligned Pillars: Learner-Centricity | Wellbeing | Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all learners in an online setting.
• Work closely with Student Success and SEN teams to monitor learner wellbeing, engagement, and progress.
• Oversee safeguarding, wellbeing protocols, and referral mechanisms.
• Lead early identification, intervention, and support systems for academic and socio-emotional needs.

Success Indicators

• Strong learner wellbeing and safety outcomes
• Effective support and intervention systems
• High learner and parent confidence

KRA 7: Parent Partnership & Inclusive Community Engagement

Aligned Pillars: Parent Partnership | Trust & Transparency

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, trust-based partnerships with parents, including families of learners with additional needs.
• Lead inclusive parent orientations, SEN consultations, and academic connect sessions.
• Address parent concerns with empathy, clarity, and solution-oriented approaches.
• Represent the school effectively in community forums, inclusion discussions, and external engagements.

Success Indicators

• High parent satisfaction and trust
• Effective resolution of concerns
• Strong school-parent collaboration

KRA 8: Data, Insights & Inclusive Decision-Making

Aligned Pillars: Data-Informed Leadership | Accountability | Equity

Key Responsibilities

• Track and analyse academic, wellbeing, and inclusion-related data.
• Use insights to inform interventions, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare MIS reports highlighting learner progress, inclusion impact, and support effectiveness.
• Identify risks, trends, and opportunities related to learner diversity and support systems.

Success Indicators

• Data-driven strategies
• Clear visibility into learner progress and support impact
• Proactive improvement actions

KRA 9: Collaboration & Organisational Alignment

Aligned Pillars: One-Team Mindset | Collaboration

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Academic Operations, SEN, Student Success, Tech, Admissions, and Marketing teams.
• Support school-wide initiatives, events, and strategic projects.
• Be available for offline responsibilities, events, reviews, and promotions as required.
• Travel when required to support organisational goals and school initiatives.

Success Indicators

• Strong cross-functional alignment
• Successful execution of school-wide initiatives
• Positive organisational impact

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in senior academic leadership within K–12 education.
• Strong exposure to online / blended learning environments.
• Deep understanding of Indian and/or British curriculum frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with LMS platforms, Zoom, Google Workspace, and EdTech tools.
• Willingness to work in a remote-first model and attend Bengaluru office or other locations as required.
• Willingness to work six days a week and extend hours during peak academic periods.
• Access to a reliable laptop, high-speed internet, and power backup.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a recognised university.
• B.Ed. / PGCE / PGCEi (UK) or equivalent international teaching qualification.
• Prior leadership experience in a K–12 school environment (preferably 1000+ learners).

What Success Looks Like at 21K School

• Learners who are confident, curious, and future-ready.
• Facilitators who feel empowered, supported, and inspired.
• Parents who trust the school as a true learning partner.
• Academic systems that are innovative, scalable, and learner-first.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative and inclusive learning ecosystem.
• Freedom to create, experiment, and grow as an educator.
• Energetic, child-centric, and collaborative work culture.
• Opportunities for professional training, R&D, and curriculum development.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization shaping the future of education.

How to Apply :-

If you are ready to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now by sharing your resume at: [email protected]

Join us and be part of an education revolution

At 21K School, we don’t replicate traditional schooling online—we reimagine it.