Professional Development Lead

Zindagi Trust is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes and opportunities for children in public sector schools across Pakistan. We are committed to fostering a high-quality learning environment and driving impactful change through innovative academic and co-curricular programs, as well as advocacy for policy reform.

Overview

The Professional Development Lead will be working with the Academics Team and the subject teachers of their assigned grades and subject at Zindagi Trust’s two schools in Karachi : SMB Fatima Jinnah, and Khatoon-e-Pakistan. The incumbent will be travelling to different schools through the course of the week to complete the assigned tasks, with one day a week reporting at the Head Office. Zindagi Trust is looking for Professional Development Leads for the following subjects / areas :

• Professional Development Lead : Social Studies
• Professional Development Lead : General Knowledge
• Professional Development Lead : Computer Studies
• Professional Development Lead : Special Projects
• Professional Development Lead : Early Childhood Education
• Professional Development Lead : English
• Professional Development Lead : Urdu
• Professional Development Lead : Sindhi
• Professional Development Lead : Islamiat

Responsibilities and Expectations

Developing an overall vision for the subjects and grade levels by examining international curricula and best practices to develop a subject framework and progression grid.

Conducting Weekly Planning Meetings with teachers of each grade level to work through the Scheme of Studies and support in Lesson Planning

Ensuring Reflection logs are maintained and evaluate for quality.

Maintaining detailed records of training activities, teacher support and program evaluations.

Coordinating with Project Managers, Other Subject Leads, and Section Heads to arrange one annual activity (in or inter-school) to highlight the subject being taught.

Moderating peer observations for teachers in assigned grade levels.

Engaging in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends and advancements in teaching and learning of the assigned subject area.

Attending regular Academics Team meetings to share work, learn from other team members, and ideate on shared questions.

Undertaking demos and interviews of teacher candidates to fill vacancies.

Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies.

What We Offer

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience February 14, 2025 . Please include complete position “ Professional Development Lead – (Subject) ” in the subject line. The position is based in Karachi .

Zindagi Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

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