DEPUTY HEAD OF COLLEGE - INDIA
- UWC MAHINDRA COLLEGE - INDIA
- Feb 9
- 4 min read
CLOSING DATE: 6 FEBRUARY 2026
STARTING DATE: AUGUST 2026
The Mahindra United World College of India (MUWCI) wishes to appoint a Deputy Head of College. Applications for this position will be accepted till 6th February 2026.The Deputy Head of College will be responsible for the implementation and evaluation of the overall academic and non-academic programmes for all students. Their primary role is to achieve academic excellence and student development objectives by working collaboratively to direct and nurture all college faculty and staff members. They will evaluate instructional programmes and teaching effectiveness and ensure an environment conducive to learning.
The Deputy Head of College will be responsible for the design, evaluation, and implementation of the overall academic and non-academic programmes for all students. Their primary role is to achieve academic excellence and student development objectives by working collaboratively to direct and nurture all college faculty and staff members. They will evaluate instructional programmes and teaching effectiveness and ensure an environment conducive to learning.
The Deputy Head of College will be responsible for implementing and evaluating the overall programmes of study, both academic and non-academic, for all students. The primary role is to achieve academic excellence and student development objectives by working collaboratively to direct and nurture all members of the college faculty and staff. This will include evaluating instructional programmes and teaching effectiveness and ensuring anenvironment conducive to learning.
The Deputy Head will report directly to the Head of College (HoC) and will be a member of the Heads Committee. They will lead the Colleges teaching and learning according to standards adopted by the HoC. While working closely with the HoC, the Deputy Head will coordinate with the Head of Academics, Head of Experiential Learning (Triveni Programme) and the Head of
Student Life, and delegate work to other Department Heads.
Key resposibilities:
Overseeing the Coherence of Overall Student Experience:
Analysis, development and design of a balanced timetable including the Academic, Triveni & Advisory activities.
Overseeing the education of students and their overall development following specialised teaching standards.
Proposing an annual calendar to allow the balance of Academic and Experiential Learning commitments across all programmes vis-à-vis the prescribed teaching hours by the IB office.
Overseeing the preparation of detailed, objective and accurate student academic reports at the end of each term and ensuring they are sent out to students, parents and National Committees.
Liaising with the Health & Well-Being Counsellor regarding all matters on the mental health of students and faculty.
Facilitating disciplinary hearings (DH) for any student violations of the MUWCI Code of Conduct bas ed on the DH Matrix & Policy.
Working closely with the Head of University Guidance to support students application to further education programmes and institutions.
Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, as well as the Head of Student Life, on Student safeguarding and well-being.
Overseeing the Quality of College Programmes:
Overseeing the delivery of education and learning programmes through the Head of Academics, Head of Experiential Learning and Head of Student Life.
Enabling Academic Processes and Monitoring Department Outcomes:
Working with the heads of departments to plan budgets to meet the requirements of all learning programmes.
Overseeing the work of the Triveni Office through close collaboration with the Head of Experiential Learning to ensure the highest quality of experiential learning.
Overseeing the overall impact of the projects undertaken across different Triveni
Programmes and tracking their correlation with academic courses.
Collaborating with Human Resources to support faculty and staff recruitment, ensuring
alignment with the College's strategic and educational objectives.
College Improvement Initiatives:
Working closely with the Head of Triveni and the Events Committee and supervising daily and weekly programmes.
Working closely with the Head of College (HoC) on student matters.
Reviewing the student handbook and website for all policies pertaining to Faculty and students.
Assisting the National Committee in selecting students and working closely with the Head of Admissions on the Admissions processes.
Assisting the HoC with the Performance Measurement process for all Faculty members.
Assisting the HoC with the structured Professional Development Programme for all Faculty/Staff.
Working with the HoC to review the "Sustainability” agenda at MUWCI – both in terms of developing/executing a revised three-year plan across the campus, reviving MUWCI’s Environmental credentials, as well as incorporating a formal Sustainability Teaching syllabus.
Working with the HoC to review the Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ARDEI) activities/focus at MUWCI and working closely with the ARDEI Lead.
Working closely with the Head of Academics, extending the possibility of adopting the newer programmes developed by the IB Office and championing innovative contemporary pedagogical practices.
Staying up-to-date with developments in education and introducing new ideas and directions as appropriate.
Candidates should email a formal letter of application addressing the key areas of responsibility held by the Deputy Head as expressed in the job description, together with a curriculum vitae and contact detail (telephone and e-mail) of two professional referees to, vacancies@muwci.net and caroline@teacherhorizons.com
Applications for this position will be accepted till 6 February 2026.
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