Neelam Vijay

Accomplished international education professional with 18+ years of progressive experience in Cambridge curricula and whole-school leadership. Expert in academic strategy, examinations management, curriculum design, pastoral care and school development. Proven record of building high-performing teams, improving learner outcomes and driving compliance with international standards. Seeking a challenging leadership role as Head of School/Principal in a forward-thinking international institution.

Cambridge Examination Officer & Senior Mathematics Teacher - Shrewsbury International School - Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)

(2025-09)

• Leading end-to-end administration of Cambridge IGCSE, AS & A Level examinations in strict compliance with CIE regulations.
• Managing exam entries, access arrangements, secure handling of confidential materials, results and certificates.
• Liaising with Cambridge International, school leadership, parents and students.
• Ensuring audit readiness, compliance and malpractice prevention through robust processes and staff training.

Founder School Head - Sakoshi Gurukul School - Jaipur (Rajasthan)

(2024-04 - 2025-08)

• Led the establishment of a Cambridge-aligned international school from inception.
• Managed Cambridge affiliation, compliance documentation and inspection readiness.
• Spearheaded recruitment, academic planning, infrastructure development and marketing.
• Designed curriculum frameworks from Primary to A Levels and implemented digital learning systems and academic monitoring tools.

Vice Principal – Academics & Examinations - Banyan Tree School - Jaipur (Rajasthan)

(2022-04 - 2024-03)

• Led Academics and Examinations ensuring excellence in teaching, assessment and reporting.
• Conducted curriculum reviews, academic audits and teacher appraisals.
• Strengthened academic policies, SOPs and assessment frameworks.
• Played a key role in school inspections, compliance and parent engagement.

Cambridge Coordinator & Head of Mathematics - Jayshree Periwal Global School - Jaipur (Rajasthan)

(2018-03 - 2022-03)

• Designed and implemented a vertically aligned Mathematics curriculum (Grade 6 to A Level).
• Coordinated Cambridge curriculum delivery, assessments and reporting standards.
• Mentored faculty and led professional development programmes.
• Consistently achieved strong board and Cambridge examination results.

Lecturer – Economics & Mathematics - Jayshree Periwal High School - Jaipur (Rajasthan)

(2012-04 - 2018-03)

• Delivered high-impact instruction in Economics and Mathematics.
• Prepared students for board examinations with excellent results.
• Contributed to curriculum enrichment and academic planning initiatives.

Lecturer – Economics & Mathematics - India International School - Jaipur (Rajasthan)

(2006-04 - 2012-03)

• Taught Economics and Mathematics across secondary levels.
• Developed engaging lessons and supported students in achieving academic excellence.
• Actively contributed to co-curricular and academic development programmes.

Assistant House Mistress (Pastoral Role) - British House System

• Supporting the British house system through regular mentoring, wellbeing and behaviour monitoring.
• Promoting student leadership, house spirit and holistic development.
• Maintaining strong communication with parents, tutors and safeguarding teams.

Master's - Economics - Rajasthan University (2009 - 2009)

B.Ed - Allahabad University (2007 - 2007)

Economics (Honours) - Economics, Statistics, Mathematics - Calcutta University (1998 - 1998)

IGCSE - Shri Shiksha Tarun College (1995 - 1995)

Better High School (1993 - 1993) Kolkata