Corporate Head of Academics

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 273,235 - 437,177; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package in a collaborative environment

Job summary

LEAMS Education is seeking a Corporate Head of Academics in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to provide strategic leadership across multiple schools. The role focuses on driving curricular standards and school improvement initiatives in British and CBSE curricula.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in academic leadership, with strong regulatory knowledge and experience in curricular innovation. A competitive salary and benefits package awaits in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of academic leadership experience required.
• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience within a school group.
• Proven record of raising academic standards and leading school improvement.
• Strong knowledge of British Curriculum and Indian CBSE Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic academic leadership across all schools.
• Oversee curriculum development and assessment frameworks.
• Drive school improvement initiatives based on performance data.
• Lead professional development programs focused on high-impact practices.

Skills

Corporate academic leadership

British Curriculum management

CBSE curriculum management

School improvement planning

Academic audits

Curriculum development

Teaching and learning strategy

Assessment framework design

Academic performance analysis

Multi-school leadership

UAE regulatory compliance

Professional development planning

Inspection readiness

Strategic education planning

Senior stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Doctorate or NPQH qualification

Job description

Corporate Head of Academics Job Snapshot

Role: Corporate Head of Academics

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education Management

Function: Education Management

Experience: Minimum 10 years of academic leadership experience

Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

Corporate Head of Academics in Dubai, United Arab Emirates within the Education Management sector is a senior group-level leadership opportunity for an experienced academic strategist who can drive teaching standards, curriculum quality, school improvement, assessment frameworks, and academic performance across British Curriculum and CBSE schools. The role requires a proven education leader with strong UAE regulatory knowledge, multi‑school leadership experience, and the ability to influence principals, senior teams, and academic departments toward measurable student progress and institutional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic academic leadership across all schools within the group, ensuring alignment with the organization’s vision, mission, and regulatory expectations
• Oversee curriculum development, academic policies, teaching and learning standards, and assessment frameworks across British Curriculum and CBSE schools
• Drive school improvement initiatives using internal performance data, inspection outcomes, academic reviews, and international education benchmarks
• Lead academic audits, curriculum reviews, teaching quality evaluations, and professional development programs focused on high‑impact classroom practice
• Work closely with Principals, Phase Heads, Heads of Departments, and senior academic teams to embed best practices and improve student progress
• Monitor attainment, achievement, assessment quality, and academic accountability across all schools
• Support new school setup projects, academic accreditations, curriculum structures, and operational readiness for teaching and learning
• Analyze academic performance data to guide decision‑making, intervention planning, and measurable improvement priorities
• Represent the education group in academic forums, school inspections, regulatory reviews, and strategic education discussions
• Promote curriculum innovation, inclusive learning, teacher development, and consistent academic standards across diverse school settings
• Ensure academic systems remain aligned with UAE regulatory requirements, school inspection frameworks, and curriculum expectations
• Build a culture of collaboration, professional growth, accountability, and continuous improvement across the group’s academic teams

Ideal Profile

• Master’s degree or higher in Education or a related field
• Doctorate or NPQH qualification will be preferred
• Minimum 10 years of academic leadership experience
• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience within a school group, education network, or regulatory body
• Proven record of raising academic standards, improving attainment, and leading school improvement across multiple schools
• Strong knowledge of British Curriculum, Indian CBSE Curriculum, and UAE education regulatory requirements
• Experience in curriculum innovation, school improvement planning, academic audits, assessment systems and performance reviews
• Strong ability to guide Principals, senior leaders, department heads, and teaching teams across diverse education settings
• Excellent communication, leadership, decision‑making, and team‑building skills
• Confident in using academic data, inspection evidence, and benchmarks to shape strategic improvement plans
• Able to influence stakeholders, lead change and maintain high academic expectations across the group

Core Skills

• Corporate academic leadership
• British Curriculum management
• CBSE curriculum management
• School improvement planning
• Academic audits
• Curriculum development
• Teaching and learning strategy
• Assessment framework design
• Academic performance analysis
• Multi‑school leadership
• UAE regulatory compliance
• Professional development planning
• Inspection readiness
• Strategic education planning
• Senior stakeholder management

Why Join Us

• Lead academic excellence across a dynamic group of British Curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai
• Shape group‑wide education strategy, curriculum quality, and school improvement priorities
• Work with a forward‑thinking leadership team committed to innovation, accountability, and measurable impact
• Influence teaching quality, student outcomes, and academic direction across multiple schools
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits package within a collaborative and inclusive leadership environment
• Contribute to long‑term growth, professional development, and education excellence across the UAE school sector

Benefits

• Competitive salary: 25,000 – 40,000 SAR (estimated; please confirm with employer)
• Benefits package within a collaborative and inclusive leadership environment

Gender: Any. Candidate Nationality: Any.