Join us in shaping the future of teaching excellence.

We are looking for a passionate, visionary, and people-focused Training & Development Lead who will build,

strengthen, and lead our teacher training and coaching ecosystem.

The Head - Learning & Development (L&D) will lead Avanti's internal and partner-focused learning strategy to deepen

instructional excellence, build teacher capabilities, and create scalable learning systems that impact student outcomes.

This is a strategic leadership role spanning learning design, capacity building, performance improvement, and

stakeholder enablement.

You will spend approximately:

- 30% on program strategy and delivery: Design the overarching L&D strategy and create scalable learning frameworks aligned with organizational goals.

- 25% on training design, implementation & facilitation: Develop high-impact training modules and ensure effective delivery through workshops, coaching, and digital learning formats.

- 20% on stakeholder and partnership development: Build and manage relationships with internal and external partners to strengthen L&D initiatives and unlock collaboration opportunities.

- 15% on team leadership and capability development: Lead, coach, and upskill the L&D team to ensure strong execution and continuous professional growth.

- 10% on research, data and thought leadership: Utilize data insights and emerging learning trends to continuously refine programs and position Avanti as a thought leader in L&D.

What Success Looks Like:

- A robust and scalable L&D framework for teachers, academic leads, and partner organizations.

- Measurable improvement in teaching quality and student learning outcomes.

- Strong internal L&D culture and systems to support continuous learning.

WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY DO

- Learning Strategy & Program Design

- Build a long-term L&D strategy aligned to instructional quality goals.

- Design competency frameworks, capability ladders, and growth pathways for academic and training teams.

- Develop differentiated L&D interventions for new and experienced educators.

Training Design & Delivery:

- Create training curricula, digital learning modules, and toolkits for STEM teachers and academic leaders.

- Design and deliver meaningful and impactful teacher training programs that elevate classroom quality and student outcomes.

- Coach and guide Academic/Program Managers to enhance their capacity to mentor and support teachers.

- Conduct a thorough Training Needs Analysis (TNA) including baseline, midline, and endline assessments.

- Track and measure training effectiveness through clear metrics, observation cycles, and continuous improvement.

- Collaborate closely with HR, Academics, and Operations to ensure seamless implementation across all centres.

- Innovate and introduce new training methodologies, tools, and practices to strengthen professional development

- Facilitate training sessions, coaching models, demo lessons, and classroom observations.

- Establish quality benchmarks and rubrics for classroom instruction.

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement:

- Drive capability-building initiatives with government bodies, CSR partners, and academic collaborators.

- Represent Avanti in discussions related to teacher development, pedagogy, and learning innovation.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

Must-Haves

Experience:

- 10-15 years of experience in education, L&D, capability building or instructional leadership.

- 5-7 years in a senior leadership role.

- Strong background in teaching/teacher training, pedagogy, curriculum design or educational program leadership.

- Experience in designing and scaling learning programs across diverse regions.

- Comfort working with government and CSR partners (preferred).