Instruction And Curriculum Implementation Manager

Job Summary

The Instruction and Curriculum Implementation Manager oversees academic standards, curriculum alignment, and instructional quality across grade levels. Working closely with the Deputy Academic Director, the role bridges the Ethiopian national curriculum with international standards like the Cambridge curriculum, driving teacher professional development, program monitoring, and comprehensive academic operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the alignment of the Cambridge international curriculum and the Ethiopian national curriculum.
• Establish and maintain clear standards for curriculum implementation across grade levels and departments.
• Review curriculum plans, schemes of work, lesson plans, and other academic documents.
• Ensure that teachers understand curriculum expectations, learning outcomes, content coverage, and assessment requirements.
• Identify curriculum implementation gaps and work with relevant staff to address them.
• Follow up on the implementation of all academic and educational programs.
• Monitor curriculum coverage and ensure that required learning objectives are being addressed within the planned academic calendar.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
• Review lesson plans, schemes of work, student work, assessment records, and other evidence of learning.
• Work with department coordinators to identify areas where teachers or students may need additional support.
• Prepare regular reports for the deputy academic director on curriculum implementation, instructional quality, challenges, and progress.
• Guide teachers in effective lesson planning and lesson delivery.
• Train, coach, mentor, and support teachers and department coordinators.
• Organize professional development sessions based on identified instructional needs.
• Identify professional development needs and recommend appropriate training.
• Plan, coordinate, and follow up on curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities.
• Ensure that academic activities are properly planned and connected to the school's educational objectives.
• Support departments in developing academic enrichment activities.
• Coordinate academic events, competitions, projects, clubs, exhibitions, and other learning activities as assigned.
• Assist the Cambridge examination officer in the effective implementation of Cambridge related academic and examination requirements.
• Support teachers in understanding Cambridge curriculum expectations, assessment objectives, and academic standards.
• Work with the Cambridge team to ensure appropriate curriculum coverage and examination preparation.
• Help identify areas where teachers require additional Cambridge-related training or support.
• Support proper documentation and academic preparation for Cambridge examinations.

Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Planning and Management, or a closely related field (a Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Educational Leadership, or School Management represents an advantage).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in education, including demonstrated leadership as a school director, instructional manager, academic coordinator, or department head (hands-on experience with the Cambridge international curriculum is strongly preferred).

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong practical experience in curriculum planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and teacher coaching.
• Required Skill Tags: Adaptability, and communication.
• Desired Skill Tags: Leadership, and analytical skill.