Since 1994, READ Foundation has been delivering quality, value-based education focused on holistic child development (Tarbiyah). The organization operates:

• 400+ formal K-12 schools
• 83 public schools (Punjab PSRP)
• 120 community-based accelerated learning schools
• Serving 135,000+ students with 7,000+ teachers

Position Overview

READ Foundation is seeking a visionary and execution-focused leader to head its Programme Division. This role bridges strategy and implementation, ensuring high-quality education delivery across all schools while strengthening systems, leadership capacity, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Leadership & Quality Assurance (50%)

• Lead implementation of education quality frameworks
• Establish data-driven review systems (termly & annual)
• Standardize curriculum, assessments, and co-curricular practices
• Identify gaps and scale effective interventions
• Engage with Board & Education Committee on strategic direction

2. Operational Management (20%)

• Oversee planning, budgeting, staffing, and infrastructure
• Ensure smooth academic operations and compliance
• Manage exams, teacher deployment, and safeguarding practices

3. People & Capacity Building (15%)

• Lead and develop national & regional education teams
• Design professional development pathways for educators
• Promote a culture of accountability and performance

4. Policy, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

• Ensure compliance with regulations and partner requirements
• Liaise with government bodies and accreditation forums
• Represent READ in education policy discussions

5. Reporting (5%)

• Develop dashboards and reports for leadership and board

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Education, Leadership, Public Policy, or related field
• 10+ years of experience (minimum 5 years in senior leadership)
• Strong experience managing multi-site education systems
• Expertise in quality assurance, data-driven decision-making
• Experience in budgeting, performance management, and planning
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills
• High integrity and commitment to child safeguarding

Why Join READ Foundation?

• Mission with Scale: Impact 135,000+ students nationwide
• Strategic Role: Direct influence on education systems
• Leadership Exposure: Work closely with CEO & senior leadership
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and career progression
• Competitive Compensation: Market-aligned salary + benefits

Job Details

• Job Status: Regular
• Reporting To: CEO
• Location: Islamabad (Head Office)

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