Nursery Principal

Ghobash Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobash Group seeks a Nursery Principal to ensure seamless operation of its Early Learning Centres in Dubai. You will manage staff, oversee curriculum delivery, health and safety, and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Strong leadership, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement are essential.

You will drive centre performance, oversee budgets, marketing and sales targets, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality early childhood education aligned with HEI standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience in childcare settings.
• Strong understanding of HEI curriculum and compliance requirements.
• Strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and staff management.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed across centres.
• Oversee HEI curriculum delivery and quality assurance.
• Lead strategic planning, sales targets and marketing oversight.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and licensing across centres.
• Build partnerships with parents, community partners and stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, centre expenses and financial reporting.
• Act as safeguarding officer and maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Curriculum development

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelors or Masters in early childhood education

CACHE Level 5

Job description

The Nursery Principals primary responsibility is to ensure the seamless and efficient operations of the Early Learning Centres. She will oversee all aspects of the centres operations education and compliances including but not restricted to staff management curriculum development health and safety sales and marketing and adherence to regulatory guidelines. This role is crucial in creating a safe nurturing and educational environment for young children.

Overall:

• Recruitment and staff management


• Policies and procedures oversight


• HEI Curriculum oversight


• Strategic planning


• Sales target oversight


• Marketing oversight


• Compliance and regulations


• Partnership building

Centre Operations:

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with parents community partners students and volunteers.


• Perform daily rounds & attendance data gathering - staff/children.


• Manage & prepare all staff schedules and ensure proper ratio is well maintained.


• Perform Daily risk assessments checks spot checks. Oversee that all required maintenance/repair work is done in a timely manner.


• Meet & greet parents and handle their queries concerns and complaints.


• Carry out tours of the Centre.


• Mentor and coach the staff conduct regular Staff meetings.


• Ensure all operation and compliance related documents are updated.


• Review childrens files to ensure all the mandatory documents are in place medical registration Terms & conditions etc.


• Update Classroom Allocations regularly.


• Create alternative schedules childrens groups for camps.


• Ensure all areas are clean and maintained to the highest standards and keep records of required changes and maintenance.


• Monitor the kitchen provision to ensure its compliance and high standard of food hygiene and safety. Ensure the high quality of the meals and follow the allergy/food restrictions.


• Act as a Safeguarding Officer.

Staff Management:

• Overview and manage all required recruitment/hiring activities.


• Manage onboarding and offboarding staff processes in liaison with HR team.


• Manage staff performance review processes (probation annual review ..etc.).


• Manage daily related staff issues requests and concerns and take the appropriate actions.


• Manage monthly payroll process.


• Manage staff annual leave planning and Centre cover/schedule related actions.

Curriculum Development:

• Attend franchisee training as needed.


• Perform regular class observations and review the HEI curriculum delivery in each classroom and provide appropriate support to the staff.


• Review and sign off the childrens report cards.


• Review class inventory and its resources.


• Ensure the high standard of early childhood education in accordance with HEI curriculum.

Financial Management:

• Monitor Centres expenses and implementing cost-effective measures.


• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting when applicable. Preparing fee refund requests for GM and finance team approval.


• Sign off deliveries groceries art/craft deliveries etc.


• Manage monthly/yearly sales and budget targets.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay up to date with local and national regulations governing early Learning Centres.


• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements health and safety regulations and educational standards.


• Coordinate inspections maintaining accurate records and addressing any compliance issues promptly.


• Ensure compliance with HEI guidelines.

Parent and Community Engagement & Marketing Activities:

• Foster strong relationships with parents addressing their concerns and maintaining regular communication.


• Provide on-going parent education and information exchange through various platforms/events.


• Engage in partnership opportunities with various companies and organizations.


• Organize and participate in community events promotional events open houses and parent workshops.


• Collaborate with community organizations and educational institutions to enhance Centre offerings.


• Use platforms such as social media sites with ease and share the best practice with others in your team.

Accountabilities:

• Budget planning and cost optimization


• Monitoring Centres financial performance


• Sales and enrolment growth oversight


• Resource allocation efficiency


• Financial reporting and compliance


• Staff development and retention


• Regulatory compliance and licensing


• Curriculum implementation and quality assurance


• Parent satisfaction and engagement


• Brand reputation and community partnerships

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters in early childhood education or relevant field


• Cache level 5

Additional Information :

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum: 2 years in early childhood education management in UAE


• Desired: 5 years of experience in Early Childhood management Knowledge of Finnish/Scandinavian curriculum

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices in early childhood education curriculum development and pedagogy.


• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders parents and community partners.


• Understanding financial management principles and experience in budgeting and resource allocation.


• Familiarity with licensing requirements regulations and compliance standards in early childhood education.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time