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Chief Academic Officer

Job in Dubai, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: LEAMS Education
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-10-08
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Professional Development
  • Management
    Education Administration, Professional Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 200000 - 300000 AED Yearly AED 200000.00 300000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you ready to lead academic excellence and innovation? Join LEAMS Education as our Chief Academic Officer and help shape the future of education!

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strategic thinker with a passion for academic excellence.
  • Proven track record in educational leadership and innovation.
  • Expertise in curriculum development, implementation, and assessment through an equity lens.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong commitment to child safeguarding and promoting a safe learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Develops, with School Principals, Corporate Academic team and School senior leadership team, a strategic plan inclusive of goals and strategies to ensure equitable standards aligned instruction for every student.
  • Directs and evaluates academic business units inclusive of instructional improvement, curriculum and instruction, professional development, exceptional student support services.
  • Delivers written and oral presentations on academic accountability to various stakeholders.
  • Collaborates with the Head of Schools, and leadership in all academic areas to evaluate existing curriculum programs based on observations, and results of Accountability Services testing to determine updates to School Improvement Plans.
  • Coordinates with the Head Of Inclusion to ensure that all student services including special education and RTI are implemented in compliance with UAE KHDA framework.
  • Collaborates with school systems, community agencies, and local universities to promote shared learning.
  • Establishes direction for school improvement efforts by monitoring the progress of school performance and student achievements.
  • Plans, develops, and implements professional development activities for teachers, ensuring a robust, systemic approach that meets student needs.
  • Monitors the coordination of all professional development efforts and the implementation of new and existing educational programs.
  • Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site visiting all Leams Education schools, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Board of Directors complying with lawful directives that may be driven by the need for a team effort.
  • WORK EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of progressively responsible experience at campus level and central administration required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    • Thorough knowledge of the KHDA Education Framework.
    • Thorough understanding of curriculum and instruction and other student-related services.
    • Proven ability to supervise multiple functions with full accountability for effective operation and results.
    • Ability to use computer technology in administrative and educational settings.
    • Excellent organizational ability.
    • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
    • Problem-solving and consensus-building expertise.
    • Excellent human relations skills.
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