1. Position Summary
The Academic Quality Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and academic achievement across the entire K-12 continuum. This position leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of a robust quality assurance framework to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and foster a culture of excellence in pedagogy and student outcomes.

2. Key Responsibilities & Duties
A. Quality Assurance & School Improvement

Design, implement, and oversee the school-wide academic quality assurance cycle, including classroom observations, learning walks, and program reviews.

Lead the school's self-evaluation and improvement planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Analyze academic performance data (standardized tests, internal assessments, value-added metrics) to identify trends, strengths, and areas for development.

Prepare comprehensive quality reports for the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Governors.

B. Accreditation, Compliance & Policy

Serve as the primary coordinator for all external accreditation and inspection processes (e.g., IB, MYP, PYP, DP evaluations).

Ensure the school's academic policies, curriculum, and practices remain compliant with the requirements of relevant accreditation bodies and educational authorities.

Develop, review, and update key academic policies and handbooks in collaboration with divisional principals and department heads.

C. Curriculum & Assessment Integrity

Monitor the implementation and coherence of the K-12 curriculum to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment.

Oversee the integrity and standardization of internal assessment practices across all grade levels.

Evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum resources and instructional methodologies.

D. Professional Development & Capacity Building

Identify school-wide professional development needs based on quality assurance data and observations.

Collaborate with the PD coordinator and divisional leaders to design and deliver targeted training programs for faculty.

Coach and mentor teachers and academic leaders in implementing best practices and improvement strategies.

E. Stakeholder Communication

Communicate quality assurance processes, findings, and improvement plans effectively to faculty, staff, and parents as appropriate.

Facilitate focus groups and surveys to gather feedback from the school community on academic programs.

3. Qualifications & Requirements
A. Education & Certification

Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.

Valid teaching certification/qualification.

Certification or formal training in school accreditation, inspection frameworks, or educational quality assurance is highly desirable.

B. Experience

A minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in a K-12 setting, preferably within an international context.

At least 3 years of proven experience in an academic leadership, quality assurance, or accreditation coordination role.

Demonstrated experience in data analysis, report writing, and leading school improvement initiatives.

Direct experience with the accreditation process of major international agencies (e.g., CIS, WASC) is a strong advantage.

C. Knowledge & Skills

In-depth Knowledge: Thorough understanding of K-12 curriculum development, pedagogical best practices, and assessment principles.

Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to collect, interpret, and present complex educational data to inform decision-making.

Systems Thinking: Ability to develop and manage systematic processes for quality assurance and improvement across a large organization.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; adept at building trust, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Organizational Skills: Outstanding project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex processes.