Manager School Operations

LEAMS Education, comprising British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, is driven by a unifying philosophy. We are ambitious about our employees' careers and development opportunities that come with being part of our L&D goals. We unite our team through vibrant CPD, which harnesses the collective expertise of their peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practices. Long-term employment with a tax-free salary, medical insurance, free children's tuition fees in group-affiliated schools, and other benefits as per UAE labor law are part of the attractive job offer.

We are immediately hiring an experienced School Operations Manager to manage efficiently & effectively the school day to day operations by administering and operating school facility management, safety, security & general maintenance, general administration, event management, procurement, fulfilling compliance requirements of KHDA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, DHA etc in a timely and most responsible manner.

MSO Will Be Responsible

• To oversee all areas of the school operations, by demonstrating turnaround leadership competencies focusing on goals and target areas.
• Provide strategic support to the School Principal through formulating and leading on H&S indicators of the School improvement plan.
• Development, maintenance and cleanliness of the school building and grounds, ensuring that the site and facilities are available for school use at all times.
• The MSO is expected to exceed internal & external customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and oversee the successful completion of all projects such as annual renovations, and upcoming new school projects, and recommend changes in the school's operations strategies as required.
• He/she is expected to oversee and optimize the organization's business development by overseeing admission procedures, administration, Health & Safety, purchasing, inventory, facilities management etc.
• Provide support in challenging existing practices, leaning out costs, implementing robust standard operating procedures and in optimizing operational efficiency.
• Ensure costs are controlled and revenue opportunities are effectively sourced and delivered.
• Create and maintain outstanding Health & Safety regulations in operational rapport with facilities & support team.
• Nurture a safe work environment that is collaborative and focused on creating the best possible atmosphere for learning and development.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

• Must have an MBA or equivalent graduation from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a similar position.
• Functional knowledge of MOE/KHDA & other government regulatory bodies.
• Understanding of KHDA inspection framework & child safe guarding guidelines.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
• Revenue and profitability management.
• Must be flexible, adaptable and a self-starter, with the ability to multitask and focus on key details.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Operations experience in an academic environment is highly desirable.
• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics.
  
  

Experienced candidates with relevant backgrounds in managing school operations, may please apply with your detailed resume and a minimum of two professional references.