Corporate Head of Academics

LEAMS Education Services (Gamma Holdings Ltd.); Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Leams Education is seeking a Corporate Head of Academics to lead academic strategy across its schools in the UAE. The ideal candidate will drive academic excellence, oversee curriculum development, and collaborate with school leaders to enhance educational outcomes. This role offers a collegial environment dedicated to innovation and teaching excellence, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to lead academic excellence

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of academic leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of British and Indian curriculum frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic academic leadership across all schools.
• Oversee curriculum and assessment frameworks.
• Lead school improvement initiatives and monitor academic progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Building

Education

Master’s Degree in Education or related field

Doctorate preferred

Job description

About Us:
Leams Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and school improvement across a diverse group of British, and Indian curriculum schools. We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join our corporate team as theCorporate Head of Academics, responsible for shaping and driving the educational strategy across all our schools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic academic leadership across all schools under the group, ensuring alignment with the Group’s vision, mission, and regulatory frameworks.

• Oversee curriculum development, academic policies, teaching and learning standards, and assessment frameworks across UK and CBSE curriculum schools.

• Drive school improvement initiatives based on internal data analysis, inspection frameworks, and international benchmarks.

• Lead the development and implementation of academic audits, reviews, and professional development programs to ensure high-impact teaching.

• Collaborate with Principals, Phase Heads of Schools, and Heads of Departments to embed best practices and monitor student progress and attainment.

• Support new school setups and accreditations by designing academic structures and curriculum frameworks.

• Analyze academic performance data to inform decision-making and ensure accountability.

• Represent the organization in academic forums and regulatory inspections.

Key Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Education or a related field (Doctorate , NPQH preferred).

• Minimum 10 years of academic leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a school group or regulatory body.

• Proven track record of driving academic excellence and raising attainment across multiple schools.

• Strong knowledge of British, Indian (CBSE), curriculum frameworks and UAE regulatory requirements.

• Experience in school improvement planning, assessments, curriculum innovation, and academic audits.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.

• Ability to influence and lead across diverse educational settings.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead academic excellence across a dynamic group of schools.

• Be part of a forward-thinking leadership team committed to innovation and impact.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.