Education & Operations Director

Role Overview:

The Education & Operations Director is responsible for the overall academic and non-academic operations of an up and coming Academy- first of its kind, ensuring seamless delivery of the unique Learning System while managing the school’s infrastructure, IT systems, HR, compliance, and daily operations. This role acts as the bridge between academics, administration, and governance, ensuring excellence in both teaching and organisational management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Academic Operations (With assistance from Academic Program Director)

• Oversee the implementation of the learning system
• Oversee curriculum mapping to the British Curriculum and Bahrain MOE requirements.
• Monitor teaching quality, timetables, and learner progress via AI dashboards and assessment data.
• Support academics with resources and training.

2. Operational Management

• Supervise IT systems (Google Drive, LMS, dashboards, security) and ensure effective use across the academy.
• Oversee facilities, logistics, scheduling, transport, and procurement.
• Manage HR processes (recruitment, contracts, performance reviews, staff onboarding).
• Maintain alignment between operational systems and academic delivery.

3. Compliance & Safeguarding

• Ensure adherence to MOE standards, child safeguarding protocols, and international best practices.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Officer / MLRO on financial, corporate, and regulatory obligations.
• Implement and review policies for data protection, health & safety, and staff conduct.

4. Leadership & Staff Development

• Lead, coach, and evaluate academic and support staff.
• Plan and deliver CPD (Continuous Professional Development) aligned with the Learning System.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

5. Finance & Reporting

• Work with finance teams to manage budgets, operational costs, and resource allocation.
• Provide regular performance and compliance reports to the Board of Governors.
• Support sustainable growth through efficient operations and academic excellence.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 7–10 years in school leadership / operations management.
• Knowledge of the British Curriculum + Bahrain MOE standards.
• Strong understanding of IT systems (Google Workspace, MIS/LMS, data dashboards).
• Proven ability to balance academic excellence with operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Candidate must:

- be able to join immediately.

- be fluent in Arabic/English.

To apply, WhatsApp msg only: +973 66621566

Job Type: Full-time

Expected Start Date: 10/01/2026