Director, Academics, Partnership Launch (Bilingual - French & English) at NewGlobe

About The Role

• The Academic Director for the Partnership Launch group is responsible for the successful debut of all academic programming in a new territory. The inaugural cohort of schools in any territory could range from the 100s to the 1000s, and every single school must be prepared to deploy a world-class
• academic programme from Day 1. This work will include conducting field-based and desk research on all aspects of standard academic programming and school operations in the new market.
• From this starting point, the Academic Director works closely with their Shared Services colleagues to develop the “Academic Plan” for the new programme, which details how NewGlobe’s methodology is customized to reflect the unique learning needs and educational context in the new territory. This plan will cover course offerings, textbooks, assessment design, daily timetable, leveling of instructional materials, and more. In this role, you are also responsible for initial technical consultation with government curriculum leaders and policy makers.
• Eventually, you will hire your permanent replacement for this market, ensuring (s)he is set up to succeed even after you leave to begin work in another new market.
• This role would report directly to the Senior Director, Partnership Launch.

What You Will Do

• Spearhead the debut of the entire academic programme in this new territory, leading all academic work that ensures the best possible learning experience for this new cohort of schools and pupils
• Understand the nuances of NewGlobe’s methodology, academic policies, and instructional principles - including how they are customized to reflect the needs of an education system
• Conduct desk research to learn about the academic policies, challenges, and learning outcomes in the new market
• Conduct the first field research in new countries and territories to gather initial data about student learning levels, teachers, and school operations in the new market
• Write the Academic Plan for the new market through thoughtful adaptation of NewGlobe’s methodology and principles to the particular needs and context of the market
• Collaborate effectively with shared services NewGlobe support to ensure the creation of high-quality instructional materials (including printed and digital products) and the implementation of a robust measurement and evaluation plan
• Prepare and present detailed plans to the relevant government officials about our academic plan
• Hire and onboard the Academics Director who will permanently take over the academic programme in the new market after you leave
• Review and respond to operational and outcome data in order to ensure the success of the programme from Day 1
• Collaborate with the Leadership & Development Manager to ensure induction training appropriately addresses academic programme for both school leaders and teachers
• Any other duty to effectively support a launch, such as field research, training support, school visits etc.
• When not working on an active launch, support the Shared Service team as needed, such as desk-based technical support to Academics leadership in existing programmes, including data analysis, policy writing, academic planning, and review of instructional materials.

What You Should Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; graduate degrees preferred
• 6 years’ minimum experience working in education, with 2+ years in teaching and/or school leadership
• Bilingual French and English speaker
• Background working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies
• Evidence of generating outsized student learning gains
• Experience working in an organization using structured pedagogy and/or targeted instruction preferred
• Love of travel and ability to spend up to 75% of the job traveling
• Openness to new settings and constant change
• Scrappiness, ability to solve problems when no clear path is presented for doing so
• Attention to detail and ability to learn quickly in order to understand the nuances of a unique education ecosystem
• The skill and discipline needed to create order amidst chaos; strong project management
• Cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
• Experience of living and/or working in emerging markets, including rural and remote communities.