Position Posted Jul 2, 2024
Chief Education Officer
Dubai, UAE
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Job Description
Scope and Purpose of the Role:
The Chief Education Officer (CEO) will be responsible for strategic and academic support and development of a number of schools within the Esol Education organization. The main role of the CEO is to support each school in raising standards of academic achievement and ensuring that the Esol Mission and Vision and the individual school’s Mission, Vision, and core values are firmly embedded in the strategic planning and day-to-day operations of each school.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Esol Education Board and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of each school to assist in monitoring and evaluating all educational aspects of the school. This will include supporting the school in its self-evaluation process and the creation of short- and long-term improvement and development plans that enable each school to identify key priorities and readiness for external inspection and accreditation.
In collaboration with the other members of the Esol team, the CEO is co-responsible for the recruitment, retention, and appraisal of the Director and the involvement of appointments of other SLT members as necessary. It is a crucial part of the role to guide, mentor, and support the Directors and their respective Senior Leadership Teams, particularly in preparation for school inspection. The CEO plays a crucial role in supporting schools in readiness for the visit of external inspectors and accreditors. Establishing positive, trusting, professional relationships between Esol and each school Director and SLT is crucial to the success of raising standards in each school.
This position is a Senior position at the Esol Education (Esol) group of schools. Esol has enjoyed over 40 years of success in establishing and operating high-quality international schools. Today, Esol’s team of educators and other professionals operates a total of nine international schools, educating over 10,000 students in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Egypt, Cyprus, Lebanon, and Hong Kong. Its American schools are all accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and its British schools are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) in Europe.
Six of its schools offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), with many of its American schools also offering the IB Primary Years Program (IBPYP). Esol’s schools are known for uniformly high educational standards and broad academic and extra-curricular programs in the arts, culture, sports, and service. The organization’s focus is best summed up by its Vision Statement: To be the most reputable and trusted provider of high-quality international education.
Responsibilities:
Other aspects of the role are to ensure that the Director, SLT, and other leaders in each school:
The successful candidate will ideally be/have:
Remuneration
The position entails an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive tax-free salary, accommodation or accommodation allowance, car, annual flight tickets, and international health insurance.
Shortlisting and Interview
Full references will be required for the shortlist interviews, but they will only be taken upon receipt of specific consent from candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original documentation, proof of identity, and certificates.