KHDA Coordinator - Regulatory Compliance

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 66,960 - 106,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for a KHDA Coordinator - Regulatory Compliance to ensure the British curriculum school meets KHDA regulations, documentation standards, reporting obligations, and licensing procedures. The role requires a detail-focused administrator who can interpret regulatory expectations, maintain records, and communicate with KHDA authorities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of Dubai experience in education compliance,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Dubai experience in a school or education compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of KHDA regulations and British curriculum school operations.
• Ability to coordinate with leadership, administrative departments, and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor KHDA regulations, circulars, and reporting requirements.
• Translate regulatory changes into clear actions for relevant departments.
• Maintain KHDA documentation in organized records (electronic and physical).
• Coordinate preparations for KHDA inspections, audits, and visits.
• Ensure evidence is available, accurate, and accessible before inspections.
• Liaise with KHDA regarding approvals, registrations, submissions, and queries.
• Support Self-Evaluation Form and school improvement planning with documentation.
• Maintain student and staff records per KHDA guidelines.
• Assist admissions teams with registrations and regulatory documentation.
• Track deadlines for submissions, renewals, and licensing actions.

Skills

KHDA regulatory compliance

School inspection coordination

KHDA documentation management

Self-Evaluation Form support

School improvement planning

Student records

Staff records

Admissions compliance

Licensing and renewals

Regulatory reporting

Policy update monitoring

British curriculum school operations

Microsoft Office

School information systems

Leadership coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

School information systems

Job description

KHDA Coordinator - Regulatory Compliance Job Snapshot Role: KHDA Coordinator - Regulatory Compliance Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Education Management Function: School-College Administration Experience: Minimum 2 years of Dubai experience Job Type: Full-time

LEAMS Education is hiring a KHDA Coordinator - Regulatory Compliance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for an immediate full-time opportunity in the Education Management industry. The coordinator will ensure that a British curriculum school meets KHDA regulations, documentation standards, reporting obligations, inspection requirements, and licensing procedures. The position requires a detail-focused administrator who can interpret regulatory expectations, maintain accurate records, coordinate with school leaders, and communicate professionally with KHDA authorities.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Education Management Function: School-College Administration Salary: 6000-9500 AED per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The KHDA Coordinator will maintain the regulatory foundation required for stable school operations. The role connects leadership, admissions, Human Resources, academic teams, and government authorities through accurate documentation and timely compliance activity. Effective coordination will support inspection readiness, protect licensing status, improve data accuracy, and help school leaders respond confidently to changing regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor KHDA regulations, circulars, procedural updates, and reporting requirements.
• Translate regulatory changes into clear actions for relevant school departments.
• Maintain complete and current KHDA documentation in organized electronic and physical records.
• Coordinate preparations for KHDA inspections, audits, reviews, and official visits.
• Confirm that required evidence is available, accurate, and accessible before inspection activity.
• Liaise with KHDA regarding approvals, registrations, submissions, and compliance queries.

The coordinator will work with senior leaders on the Self-Evaluation Form and school improvement planning by organizing evidence, tracking contributions, and supporting timely completion.

• Maintain accurate student and employee information according to applicable KHDA guidelines.
• Support admissions teams in meeting registration, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports and status updates for senior leadership.
• Track deadlines for submissions, renewals, licensing actions, and outstanding approvals.
• Assist with school license applications, amendments, and renewal procedures.
• Follow up with internal teams when required records or actions remain incomplete.
• Monitor the implementation of approved policies across administrative and academic operations.
• Identify documentation gaps and coordinate corrective action before they become compliance risks.
• Maintain confidential regulatory correspondence and official records.
• Use school systems and Microsoft Office tools to control data, trackers, reports, and supporting evidence.

Ideal Profile

Applicants must have at least 2 years of experience in Dubai, preferably within a school or education-sector compliance role. Strong working knowledge of KHDA regulations and British curriculum school operations is required. Candidates should be comfortable coordinating with leadership teams, administrative departments, and regulatory authorities. Excellent communication, accurate documentation, careful follow-up, and the ability to manage several deadlines are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant school information systems is required. Only candidates available to join immediately will be considered. Applicants holding a spouse-sponsored or dependent UAE visa will receive preference.

Skills Set

• KHDA regulatory compliance
• School inspection coordination
• KHDA documentation management
• Self-Evaluation Form support
• School improvement planning
• Student and staff records
• Admissions compliance
• School licensing and renewals
• Regulatory reporting
• Policy update monitoring
• Deadline and submission tracking
• British curriculum school operations
• Microsoft Office
• School information systems
• Leadership and authority coordination

Why Join Us

This role offers meaningful responsibility for the regulatory processes that influence school quality, licensing, inspection readiness, and operational continuity. The coordinator will work across departments and gain broad exposure to the relationship between school administration, academic standards, and KHDA expectations.

About the Company

LEAMS Education operates British and CBSE schools throughout Dubai. Its administrative and academic teams work together to maintain regulatory compliance, organized school systems, effective leadership practices, and reliable educational services for diverse student communities.