Cluster Head – STEM School Programmes

National STEM Education Foundation · Tamil nadu, India

About NSEF

National STEM Education Foundation (NSEF) is a not-for-profit organization committed to transforming school education through experiential STEM learning. Working closely with Government Departments, CSR partners, and schools, NSEF designs and implements high-impact STEM programmes in government schools that equip students with future-ready skills.

Role Summary

The Cluster Head will lead the implementation of STEM education programmes across 10–15 Government schools in Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram districts, Tamil Nadu . The role involves managing 10–15 STEM Trainers , ensuring programme quality and outcomes, managing school and Government stakeholders, and serving as the key interface with CSR partners. The role is based out of Tiruvallur / Sriperumbudur

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management

• Lead STEM programme implementation across assigned schools.
• Ensure achievement of project milestones, learning outcomes and quality standards.
• Conduct regular school visits to monitor delivery and resolve operational issues.

Team Management

• Recruit, onboard, train, mentor and manage STEM Trainers.
• Conduct weekly classroom observations, performance reviews and coaching.
• Build a motivated, collaborative and high-performing team.

Government & School Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with Headmasters, CEOs, District Education Officials and other Government stakeholders.
• Coordinate with school leadership to ensure smooth programme implementation.
• Represent NSEF in Government and partner review meetings.

CSR Partner Engagement

• Serve as the primary interface with CSR donors and funding partners.
• Provide regular project updates, impact reports and presentations.
• Coordinate donor visits and showcase programme outcomes.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track programme performance against KPIs and project objectives.
• Prepare periodic reports for management and CSR partners.
• Maintain MIS, programme documentation and compliance records.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, Engineering, Management or a related field.
• 4–6 years' experience managing NGO, CSR or Government programmes in school education.
• Proven experience managing field teams and multiple schools/projects.
• Good understanding of the Government school ecosystem in Tamil Nadu .
• Experience with CSR-funded education projects is an advantage.

Skills Required

• Strong leadership, team management and execution skills.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management abilities.
• Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, presentation and report-writing skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written Tamil and English is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office – Excel, Word and PowerPoint.