Head – Rural School Expansion (Execution Leader)

Position: Head – Rural School Expansion (Execution Leader)Location: Khandwa Road, IndoreReports To: TrusteesIn a village where education has often been overlooked, G.D Somani Parmathik Trust, beacon of hope and progress, dedicated to changing the lives of children by providing them with a foundation of knowledge, skills, and values that will help them shape a brighter future, started G.D. Somani School in the year 2005. Today the school has a strength of 1100 students. With the aim of starting many more schools like this, the trust is looking for a Head – Rural School ExpansionRole Philosophy:We are looking for someone with an ownership mindset—one who can create, execute, and scale rural education initiatives from the ground up, with limited resources but high intent.The role demands a “Critical Promoter” mindset: Taking full responsibility, questioning inefficiencies, solving real problems, and building sustainable systems.Role Purpose:To lead the end-to-end development and operations of rural schools—from concept to execution to stabilization—while building a scalable and impact-driven model.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild from Ground Zero- Identify village locations and assess feasibility - Drive school setup (basic infrastructure, utilities, local compliance coordination) - Work hands-on with vendors, contractors, and local stakeholdersOwn Execution Completely- Ensure school readiness before launch - Solve real-time operational challenges with limited resources - Maintain speed and accountability in executionBuild and Lead Local Teams- Hire teachers and support staff from nearby communities - Train and mentor semi-skilled workforce - Instill discipline, ownership, and purpose-driven cultureCreate Simple, Scalable Systems- Design basic SOPs for school operations - Implement attendance, teaching quality tracking, and reporting systems - Build MIS (simple, practical—Excel-based acceptable)Community & Stakeholder Engagement- Build trust with village communities - Engage parents and local influencers - Ensure acceptance and participation in school initiativesThink Scale, Not Just Stability- Standardize processes for replication - Continuously improve model for expansion into new villagesPreferred Background7–10 years of experience in: Rural development / NGO / education initiatives / operationsFellowship programs (Teach For India, Gandhi Fellowship) preferredMSW / Rural Management / similar background is an advantageWhat Will Make You Successful in This RoleHigh ownership and accountability, Ability to execute fast with limited resources, Strong people-building capability, Resilience in rural and unstructured environments and Clarity of purpose and long-term commitmentWhat We OfferOpportunity to build a high-impact rural education model from the ground up, High autonomy and decision-making ownership and Direct visibility and interaction with leadershipModest but fair compensation with long-term growth opportunityA chance to create measurable social impact at scaleImportant NoteThis role is for individuals seeking a mission, not just a job.Only apply if you are ready to work on-ground and build something meaningful from scratch.Application RequirementAlong with your CV, share a short note:“Describe one situation where you built or improved something from scratch under constraints.”

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