Health and Safety Officer - School

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 66,960 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is looking for a Health and Safety Officer to oversee safety protocols and compliance in a school environment. This role requires experience in health and safety management and knowledge of Dubai's regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold NEBOSH or IOSH certification and have a strong background in school safety procedures. Responsibilities include conducting safety inspections, training staff, and ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Officer in a school environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety principles, accident prevention, fire prevention, and emergency response.
• Familiarity with KHDA, DHA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, and UAE regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop health and safety regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines for the school.
• Monitor compliance with KHDA, DHA, and Dubai Municipality requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections and training for staff and students.

Skills

School health and safety

NEBOSH

IOSH

KHDA compliance

DHA regulations

Dubai Municipality requirements

Civil Defense coordination

Fire safety audits

Evacuation drills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety inspections

Hazard identification

Emergency response

Isolation room management

HASANA system

Cleaning and sanitization protocols

Safety training

Fire safety training

Policy development

Incident reporting

Safety statistics

Compliance documentation

Staff training

Student safety

School operations coordination

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH certification

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Health and Safety Officer - School
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Education
• Function: Health and Safety
• Experience: Proven school Health and Safety Officer experience
• Job Type: Full‑time
• Certification: NEBOSH or IOSH required
• Salary: 6000–9000 monthly (estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Nationality: Any
• Preferred Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Position Overview

Health and Safety Officer - School in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a full‑time Education sector role for an experienced safety professional with school‑based HSE experience, NEBOSH or IOSH certification, and strong knowledge of KHDA, DHA, Dubai Municipality, and Civil Defense requirements. This position is ideal for a proactive Health and Safety Officer who can monitor safety compliance, manage emergency procedures, conduct training, prepare reports, and ensure a safe learning environment for students, staff, parents, and visitors.

Role Context

The Health and Safety Officer - School will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and improving health, safety, fire prevention, emergency response, and sanitation procedures across the school campus. The role requires strong coordination with school leadership, clinic staff, operations teams, maintenance teams, regulatory bodies, and external inspection authorities. The successful candidate will support risk prevention, incident investigation, fire safety readiness, hygiene protocols, isolation room management, and school‑wide compliance with relevant UAE health and safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop health and safety regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines to protect students, staff, visitors, property, and school facilities.
• Monitor the implementation of school health and safety procedures and ensure compliance with KHDA, DHA, Dubai Municipality, and Civil Defense requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions to reduce risks across the school premises.
• Train relevant staff on health and safety best practices, Dubai Municipality requirements, KHDA expectations, emergency procedures, and school safety protocols.
• Conduct necessary health, safety, fire safety, and emergency response training for students and staff.
• Manage the designated isolation room on school premises in line with applicable health and safety protocols.
• Provide clear guidance on daily and continuous cleaning, sanitization, hygiene, and infection‑control requirements across school facilities.
• Ensure adherence to DHA regulations and coordinate with the school clinic on health‑related procedures.
• Undertake fire safety audits and coordinate with Civil Defense during inspections, audits, and fire safety matters.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate evacuation drills, then prepare detailed reports and follow‑up action plans.
• Deliver fire safety orientation for newly hired employees and annual refresher training for all employees.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance logs, inspection reports, safety checklists, and compliance documentation.
• Identify potential safety and fire hazards during regular inspection rounds and take immediate corrective action where required.
• Coordinate contact tracing procedures with the school clinic, including recording contact details and updating required actions in the HASANA system.
• Manage emergency situations in line with approved health and safety procedures.
• Update and maintain emergency contact numbers for staff and students.
• Schedule stakeholder meetings to review safety priorities, compliance gaps, and practical solutions.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure health and safety protocols are strictly followed.
• Stop unsafe acts, unsafe work practices, or dangerous processes that may affect health, safety, or wellbeing.
• Record, investigate, and analyze incidents, accidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend preventive measures to school management.
• Prepare occurrence reports, statistical summaries, compliance updates, and safety performance reports for management review.

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Officer in a school environment.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety principles, accident prevention, fire prevention, emergency response, and school safety procedures.
• Familiarity with KHDA, DHA, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defense, and UAE regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing safety inspections, fire drills, evacuation reports, incident investigations, and compliance documentation.
• Ability to maintain composure and respond effectively during emergencies.
• Experience writing health and safety policies, incident reports, risk assessments, and safety procedures.
• Familiarity with data analysis, safety statistics, compliance reporting, and management presentations.
• Strong coordination skills for working with school clinics, operations teams, maintenance teams, staff, students, parents, and inspection authorities.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, responsible, and confident in stopping unsafe acts or processes.
• Good communication, training, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to student safety, safeguarding, hygiene, emergency preparedness, and a safe school environment.

Skills Set

• School health and safety
• NEBOSH
• IOSH
• KHDA compliance
• DHA regulations
• Dubai Municipality requirements
• Civil Defense coordination
• Fire safety audits
• Evacuation drills
• Risk assessment
• Incident investigation
• Safety inspections
• Hazard identification
• Emergency response
• Isolation room management
• HASANA system
• Contact tracing
• Cleaning and sanitization protocols
• Safety training
• Fire safety training
• Policy development
• Incident reporting
• Safety statistics
• Compliance documentation
• Staff training
• Student safety
• School operations coordination