Corporate Head of Academics - Education Strategy

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is looking for a Corporate Head of Academics to lead academic strategy and ensure high standards across British and CBSE curriculum schools. This position involves overseeing curriculum quality, improving teaching standards, and ensuring compliance with UAE regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Doctorate degree and significant academic leadership experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with the chance to shape educational excellence in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of academic leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a school group or regulatory body.
• Strong knowledge of British and CBSE curriculum, UAE regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic academic leadership across all schools.
• Oversee curriculum development and academic policies.
• Drive school improvement initiatives using data analysis.

Skills

Corporate academic leadership

Education strategy

Multi‑school leadership

British Curriculum

CBSE Curriculum

Curriculum development

Assessment frameworks

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree or higher in Education or related field

Doctorate or NPQH qualification preferred

Job description

Job Snapshot

Corporate Head of Academics - Education StrategyLocation: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIndustry: Education ManagementFunction: Teaching / EducationExperience: Minimum 10 years academic leadership experienceJob Type: Full‑timeSalary: 40,000‑60,000 monthly

Role Overview

Corporate Head of Academics - Education Strategy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Education Management role focused on leading academic strategy, curriculum quality, school improvement, teaching standards, assessment frameworks, academic audits, and student achievement across a group of British and CBSE curriculum schools. This position is suitable for an exceptional academic leader with strong multi‑school leadership experience, deep knowledge of UAE regulatory requirements, and a proven track record of raising standards across diverse educational settings.

Role Context

The Corporate Head of Academics will work as part of the corporate leadership team to shape and drive the group's educational vision across all schools. The role requires strategic oversight of curriculum development, academic policies, teaching and learning quality, assessment systems, school improvement initiatives, professional development, academic performance data, inspections, and accreditation support. The successful candidate will collaborate with Principals, Phase Heads, Heads of Departments and senior leaders to embed best practices and ensure consistent academic excellence across UK and CBSE curriculum schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic academic leadership across all schools under the group, ensuring alignment with the organization's vision, mission, values, and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee curriculum development, academic policies, teaching and learning standards, and assessment frameworks across British and CBSE curriculum schools.
• Drive school improvement initiatives using internal data analysis, inspection outcomes, academic reviews, and international education benchmarks.
• Lead the design and implementation of academic audits, curriculum reviews, teaching quality evaluations, and professional development programs.
• Work closely with Principals, Phase Heads, Heads of Departments and academic leadership teams to embed best practices across schools.
• Monitor student progress, attainment, assessment outcomes, intervention impact, and academic performance trends across the group.
• Analyze academic performance data to support evidence‑based decision‑making, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support new school setups, academic structures, curriculum frameworks, accreditation preparation, and regulatory readiness.
• Review and strengthen teaching and learning practices to ensure high‑impact classroom delivery and improved student outcomes.
• Guide schools in developing effective assessment systems, moderation practices, reporting standards, and progress tracking processes.
• Support curriculum innovation, digital learning, student‑centered teaching, and inclusive academic practices across different school contexts.
• Represent the organization in academic forums, regulatory inspections, accreditation meetings, and education leadership discussions.
• Ensure academic planning supports UAE regulatory requirements, inspection frameworks, curriculum expectations, and school improvement goals.
• Build leadership capacity across schools through coaching, mentoring, training, and collaborative professional development.
• Promote a culture of academic excellence, accountability, innovation, inclusion, safeguarding, and continuous learning.
• Prepare academic reports, performance summaries, strategic updates, and recommendations for senior leadership and governance teams.
• Collaborate with corporate departments and school teams to ensure academic priorities are supported by resources, systems, and operational planning.

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 experience in a senior leadership role within a school group, multi‑school environment, or regulatory body.
• Proven track record of driving academic excellence and raising student attainment across multiple schools.
• Strong knowledge of British curriculum, Indian CBSE curriculum, UAE regulatory requirements, and school inspection expectations.
• Experience in school improvement planning, curriculum innovation, assessment systems, academic audits, and teaching quality reviews.
• Strong ability to analyze academic data and convert findings into practical school improvement actions.
• Experience supporting school accreditations, new school setups, curriculum frameworks, and academic governance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to influence, guide and lead academic teams across diverse educational settings.
• Strong understanding of professional development, teacher effectiveness, student progress tracking and academic accountability.
• Strategic thinker with a clear passion for educational excellence, innovation, and measurable impact.
• Professional approach to safeguarding, inclusion, regulatory compliance and student‑centered education.

Skills Set

• Corporate academic leadership
• Education strategy
• Multi‑school leadership
• British Curriculum
• CBSE Curriculum
• Curriculum development
• Curriculum frameworks
• Academic policies
• Teaching and learning standards
• Assessment frameworks
• School improvement planning
• Academic audits
• Academic reviews
• Student attainment
• Student progress tracking
• Data analysis
• Inspection framework
• UAE regulatory requirements
• Academic accountability
• Professional development
• Teacher training
• Leadership coaching
• Curriculum innovation
• New school set‑up
• Accreditation support
• Academic governance
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic planning
• Senior leadership
• Team building
• Communication skills
• Educational innovation

Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for a Corporate Head of Academics who wants to lead academic excellence across a dynamic group of schools in Dubai. The role offers the chance to shape educational strategy, influence curriculum quality, support school improvement, guide senior academic teams, and contribute to innovation across British and CBSE curriculum schools. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a collaborative leadership environment, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on teaching, learning, and student achievement.

About the Company

LEAMS Education is a UAE‑based education provider operating British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai. The group is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, school improvement, professional development, and student‑centered education. Through strong academic leadership, collaborative practice and a focus on innovation, LEAMS Education supports schools in building high‑quality learning environments where students, teachers and leaders can grow with confidence and purpose.