Head of Learning

Join AlGooru as our next Head of Learning! 🌟

Who Are We

📚 AlGooru is the leading private tutoring platform in Saudi. We're the first licensed by the National E-Learning Center (NELC), and we're renowned for providing tech-enabled tailored educational support to students from all ages and levels (K-12, university, and professionals).

🪙 We've been backed by various local, regional, and international investors including Constructor Capital, Plug & Play Ventures, Techstars, KAUST, Hub71, family offices, and others.

💡 A Fun Fact about AlGooru is that its name derives from "Guru," a Sanskrit word meaning a mentor, guide, expert, or master.

Your Role

At AlGooru, we're not just building a platform; we're building a future where personalized learning is accessible to everyone. As our Head of Learning , you'll be at the heart of the Tutor Community tribe, driving impact by:

• Owning and optimizing the end-to-end tutor lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to engagement, retention, and performance tracking.
• Ensuring curriculum development is aligned with student needs and market requirements, supporting tutors with structured learning pathways and high-quality educational materials.
• Driving tutor engagement through community-building, recognition, and professional development initiatives.
• Maintaining a high-quality, well-represented, and data-driven tutor supply aligned with AlGooru's operational goals.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product, marketing, and design teams to enhance both tutor and student experiences
  
  

A Day In Your Life:

Tutor Recruitment, Screening, and Onboarding

• Own and continuously improve AlGooru's tutor application flow and vetting criteria.
• Screen tutor applications, follow up on documentation, and support applicants throughout the onboarding process.
• Design and maintain a Tutor Application Roadmap aligned with company goals, in coordination with the Product team.
• Manage recruitment metrics and ensure the platform maintains a high-quality tutor supply.
• Lead the end-to-end onboarding process, including the creation of guides, training material, and documentation.
  
  

Curriculum Development

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of learning materials, lesson plans, and standardized teaching resources.
• Ensure curriculum supports multiple education levels while staying aligned with Saudi standards and international best practices.
• Partner with tutors to co-create resources, ensuring practical alignment between teaching methods and platform goals.
  
  

Tutor Engagement, Care, and Retention

• Own tutor communications: manage all content sent to tutors and ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with AlGooru's tone.
• Respond to tutor queries and provide guidance throughout their journey.
• Plan and execute tutor community engagement events (webinars, challenges, feedback sessions).
• Launch recognition and incentive programs to drive motivation and performance.
• Cultivate partnerships with external organizations to enhance tutor satisfaction.
• Own and monitor Tutor Happiness and Retention KPIs.
  
  

Tutor Profiles and Representation

• Create and manage tutor profiles/cards featured on the platform, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Collect multimedia and supporting materials to boost tutor visibility and conversion.
  
  

Technical Operations & Data Analysis

• Lead optimization of operational workflows for basic and preferred tutors.
• Monitor and analyze key metrics like tutor activity, tutor saturation, and supply-demand alignment.
• Leverage data visualization tools to present insights and guide decision-making.
• Identify trends and process gaps through statistical analysis, communicating findings to product teams for technical enhancements.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Conduct tutor focus groups, interviews, and usability testing to support product development.
• Collaborate with marketing for tutor-led social media initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between tutor operations, curriculum rollouts, and platform feature launches
  
  

Requirements

You're the Head of Learning we're looking for if you have:

• 5+ years of experience in community management, curriculum development, operations, or data-driven education roles
• Proven ability to lead community initiatives and foster engagement in digital platforms
• Strong curriculum design and development skills, with the ability to support diverse student needs
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and tools such as Excel; data visualization experience (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
• Experience managing or building data pipelines is an asset
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for education, mentorship, and community development
• Background in education or edtech is a plus
  
  

Traits We Love

• Results-Driven
• Proactive & Takes Initiative
• Balances Speed & Quality
• End-User Obsessed
• Strong Communictor
• Independent & Team Player
• Eager to Learn
  
  

The Hiring Journey

• Screening & Intro Call (5-10 mins)
• Chemistry meeting (15-30 minutes)
• Technical interview 1 (30-60 minutes)
• Technical interview 2 (30-60 minutes)
• Vision Fit Interview (30-60 minutes)
• Offer extended to successful applicants
  
  

Benefits

Why AlGooru?

At AlGooru, you'll have an exceptional opportunity to push the boundaries of education. You'll be challenged but never alone, joining a diverse team of innovators committed to redefining learning.

Here's what we offer:

🚀 Impact: Help transform education in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

📈 Growth: Join a rapidly scaling startup with career development opportunities.

🕒 Flexibility: Work from anywhere + unlimited PTO.

💰 Rewards: Competitive salary, ESOP shares & quarterly bonuses.

🎉 Culture: Vibrant team, monthly Pizza Fridays & a supportive environment.

🎁 Perks: Free hardware/software, learning budget, AlGooru Library & more!

We foster a culture of care, one that promotes loyalty, commitment, and a true sense of belonging. Be valued. Be part of it.