Head Of Academic Unit- K12

Mcgraw Hill; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McGraw Hill in Dubai seeks a Head of Academic Unit - MEA to lead regional education initiatives across UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. You will partner with schools, distributors, and sales teams to translate pedagogical excellence into market-ready solutions.

The role requires a strong background in K-12 education, leadership, and strategic thinking, with travel ~40% and a focus on digital learning and curriculum development in the Gulf region.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Education or STEM field.
• At least five years of teaching experience in elementary/K-12.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or potential.
• Strong digital literacy with standard office tools.

Aufgaben

• Lead Academic Unit across MEA, mentoring colleagues and delivering results.
• Drive solution selling with Sales and Marketing for key accounts.
• Build distributor partnerships and provide sales enablement.
• Shape marketing and product strategy with field intelligence.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Digital literacy

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Education, STEM or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

Overview

Head of Academic Unit - K12

Build the Future

At McGraw Hill, we believe that learning changes everything. As the leading provider of print and digital educational materials for Grades PreK-12, we are on a mission to unlock the full potential of every learner.

The Gulf region is at a pivotal moment in its education journey. Schools are evolving rapidly, digital transformation is reshaping classrooms, and the demand for high-quality, research-backed educational solutions has never been greater.

We are looking for a Head of Academic Unit - MEA to help lead that transformation. This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of education expertise, commercial strategy, and regional leadership shaping how McGraw Hill's world-class K-12 solutions are understood, adopted, and championed across the Gulf.

Based in our Dubai office, you will be a visible, credible, and influential force partnering with schools, distributors, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to drive meaningful educational impact at scale.

How Can You Make an Impact?

• Drive solution selling by partnering with the Sales and Marketing leadership team on key accounts building relationships with district and school-level influencers and connecting their strategic priorities to McGraw Hill's products, pedagogy, and technology.
• Lead and support the Academic Unit across the MEA region, guiding and mentoring academic colleagues to deliver consistently excellent results in a complex, multi-market environment.
• Build and strengthen distributor partnerships, working closely with key regional distributors to provide sales enablement, training, and strategic alignment across key accounts.
• Deliver high-impact presentations at major accounts and key opportunities, translating complex educational content into compelling, audience-relevant narratives for school leaders, teachers, and decision-makers.
• Shape marketing and product strategy by acting as the Voice of Sales, informing the development of marketing materials, presentation templates, and product development roadmaps with real field intelligence.
• Provide product training to the field team, equipping colleagues and partners with the knowledge and confidence to represent McGraw Hill's product lines effectively.
• Bring market intelligence to life, staying current with trends in K-12 education, digital learning, and competitor activity, and using that knowledge to help the organization position itself strategically across the Gulf.

What Can You Expect from the Position?

• This is a regional leadership role with genuine scope, visibility, and influence. Here is what life in this position looks like:
• Regional responsibility spanning the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain as primary markets.
• Travel: Approximately 40% of the time, with seasonal variation depending on the academic calendar and key account activity.
• Collaboration: You will work closely with account managers, the UAE academic team, regional distributors, internal marketing and product development teams, and school and education-sector stakeholders across the Gulf.
• Strategic input: This is not a purely operational role. You will have a genuine seat at the table when it comes to product development, marketing strategy, and regional go-to-market planning.
• Growth: You will be joining a global organization that is investing heavily in digital education and the future of learning with real opportunities to grow your career as the region evolves.

We're Looking for Someone With:

• A bachelor's degree (in Education, a STEM discipline, or a related field)
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience at the elementary/K-12 level, with a genuine understanding of classroom realities, educator needs, and school culture
• Leadership experience or strong, demonstrable leadership potential whether from an education-industry role, a senior school leadership position, or a regional/team management background
• The ability to engage credibly with school leaders, teachers, and education stakeholders, building trust and influencing decisions at multiple levels
• Strong digital literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as comfort with online and web-based tools
• The ability and willingness to travel regionally (40%), including overnight travel as required.
• A valid driver's license

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in educational publishing, EdTech, digital learning, or the broader education industry.
• A STEM background (Science, Mathematics, ICT, Computing, or related disciplines) to complement the existing literacy expertise within the UAE academic team
• Previous experience in curriculum development and selection
• Previous leadership or managerial experience in a regional or multi-market context
• Familiarity with McGraw Hill resources and the Gulf K-12 education landscape
• A strong understanding of current trends in digital education, emerging technologies in the classroom, and the evolving competitive landscape

Why Work for Us?

McGraw Hill is not just a publisher; we are a learning company. For more than 130 years, we have been at the forefront of education, combining rigorous academic content with innovative technology to help learners and educators thrive. Here is why this is a place worth building your career:

• Regional impact at scale- Your work will directly influence how thousands of students across the Gulf experience learning every day.
• World-class content and tools- You will represent a portfolio that educators trust, backed by decades of research, curriculum expertise, and digital innovation.
• A collaborative, people-first culture -You will join a team that values expertise, respects diverse perspectives, and supports one another across borders and functions.
• A company investing in the future- McGraw Hill is deeply committed to digital transformation and the evolution of K-12 education. You will be part of that journey, not just observing it.