Education Director jobs in United Arab Emirates

Aldar Education is currently seeking an Education Coordinator to support our growing family of owned, operated, and managed schools in the UAE. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula in the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators with over 100 nationalities offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy.

Working collaboratively, our education network's purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government. Today, Aldar Education's efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

The incumbent will continuously strive to exceed internal and external customer expectations while embracing the Aldar Education Core Values.

• Prepares and schedules all meetings for the Chief Education Officer as requested.
• Establishes filing system and records for all Education Department.
• Compiles or coordinates the compilation of data and prepares it in the form of reports, analysis, tabulations, etc. Distributes data as instructed.
• Drafts letters/memos and routine correspondence for supervisors' signature. Screens outgoing correspondence before approval.
• Arranges for meetings as instructed. Includes arranging conferences, visual aids, and refreshments. May attend meetings to take minutes.
• Supports the Chief Education Officer and the Education Team by taking meeting minutes, collating, and filling all documentation.
• Liaises with concerned personnel on all visa, travel, and accommodation matters involving Divisional employees; circulating correspondence and periodicals as instructed.

• Ensures the smooth operation of the department by providing administrative and logistical support.
• Translates necessary documents into Arabic and into English and transfers all documents to Aldar Education branding templates.
• Keeps meticulous records of data, transaction invoices, and other documents created and required by the DoE.
• Prepares and distributes correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed.
• Supports with the organization of Schools Principals meeting, calendar invites, presentations, etc.
• Liaises with procurement and finance to ensure charging mechanisms are in place for all Education Dept purchases.
• Supports with the documentation pertaining to Aldar Education as directed by the Chief Education Officer.
• Monitors, maintains, and updates information on all external and internal AE Education Dept business activity and systems as per directed by the Executive Director of Education.
• Leads by example to maintain a high standard of professionalism at all times.
• Supports with the development, where necessary, of Aldar Education business documents pertaining to Aldar Education invoicing purchases as directed by the Chief Education Officer.
• Undertakes and carries out any other duty reasonably assigned.

• High School Certificate or bachelor's degree.

• At least 2 years experience in administration.

• Strong English and Arabic communication skills written and oral.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow-up and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Skilled in multitasking, meeting deadlines, and handling pressure.
• Strong skills with IT and LMS systems.
• Organizational ability of self and others.
• Collaborative team member.
• Creativity and presentational skills.
• Forethought and forward planning.
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and intercultural awareness.
• Strong and consistent supervisory skills.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday where the tasks require additional commitment.

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate students across our group of owned and managed schools, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school and educational leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.