School Operations Manager

Job description / Role

From September 2024 , we are seeking to appoint an experienced Manager School Operations with a passion for set up a new Founders School in Dubai. The successful candidate will be fully responsible to effectively manage all non-education related activities within a new school business operations and strive to exceed internal & external customer expectations, while embracing the GEMS Core Values and assist the Principal/CEO in delivering policy which will ensure high quality and successful outcomes.

Key Accountabilities:
- Provide advice and strategic guidance to the Principal/CEO, Senior Leadership, and Corporate Office on financial and operational matters and be accountable for their effectiveness using robust performance management systems.
- Support the Principal/CEO in achieving the key strategic objectives for the School through formulating and leading on specific aspects of the school improvement plan.
- Responsible for organisation and delivery of administration and support services across the School ensuring efficient and effective staff deployment and, with the Principal/CEO,
- Responsible for development, maintenance, safety, security, and cleanliness of the school building and grounds, ensuring that the site and facilities are available for School use and other users at all times.
- Recruitment of well-trained and high-quality staff.
- Ensure that all staff is supported with continuous professional development and training to demonstrate ever improving operational standards, practices and achievements of the School.
- Actively encourage, and lead on environmental sustainability targets across the School site.

Requirements

Other duties would also include:
- Stakeholder management and developing key relationships with external and internal entities.
- Health, Safety & Environment.
- School Operations.
- Facilities Management.

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.