Director of Education

ADNOC Schools – (Education Company inside ADNOC Oil and Gas Group); Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Education to lead a network of managed schools in the UAE. This role requires a visionary leader committed to educational excellence, with a focus on strategic direction and continuous improvement. Candidates will leverage their extensive leadership experience to enhance student achievement and foster strong community relations. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating diverse stakeholder needs while championing innovative educational practices. If you are passionate about shaping the future of education in a vibrant and culturally rich environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Attractive Remuneration Package

Access to a Wide Network of Professionals

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in education with leadership roles.
• Strong ability to manage diverse stakeholders and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement strategies and ensure high performance.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and support school operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Cultural Awareness

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's in Education

NPQH or similar qualification

Job description

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ADNOC Schools is currently seeking a Director of Education to support our growing family of managed schools in the UAE, commencing immediately.

The Director of Managed Schools will be fully responsible for effectively leading all school improvement strategies of the managed schools and have commercial and education line management of all managed schools. The incumbent will continuously strive to exceed internal & external customer expectations, capitalizing the economic profit and return on capital investment, while embracing the Aldar Education & ADNOC Schools Core Values.

ADNOC Schools offers world-class amenities and is designed to provide learners with a 21st Century curriculum using the latest technology and world-class facilities. The school delivers the renowned US Massachusetts / Common Core curriculum and currently educates over 6,000 Emirati and international students from KG through Grade 12. In addition, high school students have access to AP (Advanced Placement) examinations, accredited by the US College Board. Students graduate with the American High School Diploma.

Successful candidates will combine an excellent track record of effective leadership experience, developed in the UK, USA or other international settings, with strong inter-personal skills and cultural awareness with the ability to manage the demands and needs of a wide range of stakeholders from Board level to parents, teachers and Principals. Exceptional communication skills combined with being a visible leader and ambassador for the school are pivotal to this role.

The role requires high level strategic thinking combined with a firm grasp of how to ensure outstanding education outcomes across the school. Candidates must be committed to working in partnership with other schools within the group and developing ways to engage with strategic partners to support the work of the school, the group as a whole and the UAE’s wider education vision.

Successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide robust and intellectual leadership, vision, and strategic direction to achieve the highest levels of performance and ensure a culture of continuous improvement across all key areas.
• Lead and support managed schools in order to build capacity and capability towards meeting current and future challenges in line with company priorities.
• Foster highly effective relationships with other members of the team responsible for central functions, (such as HR; Finance; Marketing; Enrolments and IT, etc) in meeting identified key objectives.
• Work alongside the Director of Education and other members of the Executive Leadership Team in the delivery of the company’s stated outcomes against a clearly defined set of performance indicators and standards.
• Work alongside the Director of Education and the Executive Leadership Team to deliver the education strategy, mission and vision for managed schools. Through direct reports, ensure schools are aligned and articulate the identified strategic direction and build a shared sense of vision and purpose for all schools and their communities.
• To support and advise HQ departments and School Principals on efficient and effective school operation processes, strategy and development and any other duties as required by the Director of Education

Educational Leadership

Inspire and support direct reports in the delivery of high standards of student achievement, increased student progress, school inspection increases using available data to drive improvement.

Support Leadership and other senior staff to shape the strategic direction, guiding the delivery of specified educational goals and directives for managed schools.

Provide quality assurance of all strategic documents such as schools strategic improvement / development plans and self-evaluations, taking appropriate action as required.

Lead in the effective implementation (and ongoing review) of learning and assessment frameworks that use benchmarking and value-add data, to monitor and report student progress and achievement.

Quality assure curriculum offers and champion new educational thinking and educational initiatives in conjunction with the Senior Executive team and schools.

Support Principals in the most appropriate educational strategies ensuring equity of educational outcomes to enrich the school as a learning environment for its students, families and the wider community.

To provide effective, innovative and professional leadership and direction for Principals and other staff coaching, mentoring and talent management to achieve the best outcomes for children.

Provide support and guidance in relation to inspection planning, preparation and quality assuring the SEF. (School self-evaluation form)

Relationship Management

Promote and represent the company effectively and positively to all internal and external stakeholders and seek opportunities to expand its role across the UAE and globally.

Represent the company at school functions, interacting with parents in a professional and collaborative manner to build trust in the company and strong community relations.

Develop strong relationships with education authorities and other government entities in order to establish and maintain a positive reputation that enhances the company’s standing.

Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other members of the Leadership Team and other colleagues at HQ to ensure a positive and collegial working environment that enables the company’s goals to be met.

Support the leadership teams and schools to draft, deliver and update relevant plans as required and undertake monitoring, evaluation and reporting of progress within Aldar Education managed schools.

Connect and share good practice within and across the school network to raise standards.

Identify and implement strategies to raise standards of teaching and learning, including the creation of experts to support recommendations.

Plan and deliver effective training and development programmes which meet identified needs within the schools.

Support appropriate staff in the development and implementation of strategic planning and ensure, regular reviews and monitors the strategic plan and targets in each of the schools.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.

Master’s in education or education leadership or NPQH or similar professional qualification.

At least 15 years of experience in education.

A minimum of 5 years of school-based leadership experience at Principal or Head Teacher level. Or, a minimum of 5 years in an education group leadership position.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

Fluent English communication skills, written and oral

Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.

Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.

Organizational ability, of self and others.

Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relate to local Government compliance matters).

Strong ability to foster working environment that promotes trust, equality and fairness.

Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.

Good interpersonal skills.

Strong drive in the achievement of objectives

Great innovative thinking ability.

Demonstrates commitment and encourages employee engagement.

Strong and consistent supervisory skills.

Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.

Application :

A cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be submitted.

WHAT WE OFFER

ADNOC Schools offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training. Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

ADNOC School and Aldar Education are keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

APPLICATION

Interested applicants should forward :

1 side A4, letter of interest

Most recent resume / CV

As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volume of applications and robust selection process, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 10 business days.

ADNOC Schools are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to any relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Education

Industries

Education and Primary and Secondary Education

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