Manager School Operations

Job description / Role

Job description

GEMS International School, Al Khail, opened in September 2013 as a premium school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.

With a strong multicultural student and faculty of 99 nationalities, we educate our students on the importance of acceptance, communication, appreciation and understanding. Through developing these core personal and social skills, and maintaining the GEMS Education ethos of learning, our students become true global citizens.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it's a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.

Manager school operations

• To ensure the security and efficient operation of the school site, buildings and grounds at all times, in accordance with current health & safety guidance.
• To ensure all repairs and maintenance at the school, including the inspection of required repairs and, where necessary, the appointment of external service providers in line with the corporate estates team.
• Monitor the performance of external contracts to ensure high standards of service and value for money are maintained throughout the school at all times.
• To devise, plan and deliver the business strategy for the school, including the development of policies, systems, processes and safeguarding.
• To manage the relevant budgets and expenditure, reducing operational costs but ensuring the school receives value for money at all times.
• To ensure the school complies with current health & safety legislation and/or guidelines as issued by GEMS corporate office advising the school leadership team accordingly.
• Direct and develop the performance and working hours of the administration and support service teams to ensure high standards of service are maintained throughout the school and that all teams provide a friendly, efficient but effective disciplined service.
• Ensure high standards of service are maintained throughout the school and that all teams provide a friendly, efficient but effective disciplined service.
• Be contactable outside normal school hours, and where required attend site in line with the GEMS critical incident response protocols.

Skills

Expected qualifications:

• Minimum a BA, or equivalent (advanced) diploma / certificate of school business management / facilities management / NEBOSH or IOSH.

Expected experience:

• At least 5 years' experience in a senior level position within a service oriented industry.

Job-specific knowledge & skills:

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner. Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Organizational ability, of self and others.
• Forethought and forward planning (particularly as this relates to local government compliance matters).
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity. Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong and consistent supervisory skills - commercial acumen.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.