Mr. Partho Banerjee
Vice Principal
Mr. Partho Banerjee brings a wealth of expertise to his role, having been associated with IB education since 2012. With a professional background as a Company Secretary and valuable industry experience, he possesses a unique perspective that enriches the educational landscape. Moreover, his previous engagement in teaching at a reputable Business School further strengthens his capabilities in fostering an exceptional learning environment.
Having served diligently in diverse capacities at Indus for a duration of six years, Mr. Banerjee's breadth of knowledge has contributed immensely to the advancement of both teachers and students. As the Head of Academics, he played a pivotal role in shaping numerous initiatives, including the development and implementation of a new assessment policy, the Collaborative Learning Model (CLM), and enhancing the overall academic rigor. Throughout his tenure, he has showcased his ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, seamlessly transitioning through various key roles such as Head of the Business Management and Economics department, EE Coordinator, and Associate Diploma Programme Coordinator.
Mr. Banerjee's student-centered approach and commitment to empowering individuals to become self-directed learners perfectly aligns with the organization's vision of creating lifelong learners.
Mr. Shailendra Kushwaha
Head of Senior School
Mr. Shailendra, with a Master's degree in Physics and a distinguished career in education, brings a wealth of academic expertise and leadership experience to his role as Head of School. Having taught across various curricula, including CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, MYP, and IBDP, Mr. Shailendra has a deep understanding of the different pedagogical approaches that foster student success. His passion for Physics has inspired students to explore the wonders of science, while his dedication to academic excellence has been evident throughout his tenure as a DP Physics teacher and leader.
In addition to his academic background, Mr. Shailendra has held various key roles, such as Head of Academics, where he led initiatives to enhance curriculum design and instructional methodologies. His proficiency in data analysis has been instrumental in improving student performance, developing strategies to meet individual learning needs, and driving continuous improvement within the school.
A firm believer in the power of collaboration, Mr. Shailendra has fostered a culture of teamwork among faculty, emphasizing shared goals and open communication to achieve the highest educational standards. As Head of School, Mr. Shailendra is committed to the school's core values of love, empathy, discipline, and respect. He believes in cultivating a nurturing and inclusive environment where students not only excel academically but also develop strong moral character.
Neelu Saini
Head of Junior School
Neelu Saini has been associated with Indus for close to a decade having served in various capacities as a PYP teacher, MYP teacher and Associate MYP Coordinator.
She holds a double master's degrees in History and English Literature, along with a Bachelor's degree in Education. Having taught across curricula and grades for more than two decades, Neelu passionately believes in the vision and core values of the school. Her teaching philosophy focuses on a student centric approach to teaching and learning with an aim of encouraging students to become self-directed learners and empathetic individuals, who wish to make the world a better place. In 2016, she received the First NDTV Excellence Award in English Language Teaching for the South Zone.
Dominica Ireland
Head of Primary School
Ms. Dominica Ireland, an esteemed IB PYP Educator and Programme Coordinator, brings forth a rich tapestry of expertise cultivated over 15 years within the educational sphere at Indus International School, Bangalore. Her academic journey is underscored by an interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management conferred by Christ University. Initiating her tenure as a member of the inaugural cohort at the Indus Training and Research Institute (ITARI), she completed the Post Graduate Diploma in International Education.
Throughout her tenure, she has served as a beacon of guidance, nurturing fledgling educators within the framework of Initial Teacher Training, a collaboration between Indus Training and Research Institute (Bangalore), Birmingham City University, England, and Keele University.
Within the realm of pedagogy, Ms. Ireland has wielded her expertise across various grades within the Primary Years Programme, assuming pivotal roles as both Grade Teacher and Grade Level Coordinator before ascending to the esteemed position of Programme Coordinator for a distinguished tenure of two years.
Central to her educational philosophy is the unwavering belief that every child deserves a champion. Ms. Ireland ardently endorses the power of embrace and encouragement, where students need to feel safety and love guiding them through the course of becoming the best version of themselves
Mr. John Prem Rabindranath
Director of Administration
Mr. John Prem Rabindranath joined the Indus family with a core background in counselling, special educational needs and psychology, having graduated with a Masters in Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore.
He has completed five years of teaching in the Diploma Programme. After having been deeply involved in the community development initiatives at Indus as a CAS coordinator, he undertook the opportunity of being trained under the Principal and the CEO in the coveted role of a 'teacherpreneur'.His rich array of experiences, coupled with his core belief in student engagement, has helped him redefine the role of an administrator. He now leads a skilled team that endeavors to instil the school's vision and ethos in the community through innovation in administration.