KHDA Coordinator - Regulatory Compliance
Posted date [2026-07-28]
(ID: 48761)
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LEAMS Education is a leading K-12 educational organization in the United Arab Emirates, with over 40 years of experience in nurturing future leaders through quality education. Founded by Mr. Abdul Lahir Hasan, LEAMS operates five campuses in Dubai and serves over 10,000 students from more than 50 nationalities. The organization employs between 51 and 200 staff members and generates an estimated revenue of $11M to $100M. LEAMS Education offers a range of services, including the delivery of UK and CBSE curricula, and emphasizes technology-driven learning. Its state-of-the-art facilities feature STEAM labs, robotics projects, and well-being centers, supporting both academic and personal growth. The schools under LEAMS include Apple International School, The Oxford School, The Indian Academy, and Apple International Community School, each providing diverse educational programs and inclusive learning environments. LEAMS is committed to accessibility and high-quality education, aiming to empower students to lead with innovation and resilience.([Apollo][1]) For the latest job opportunities at LEAMS Education, please visit careersingulf.com.... |
Job Description and Requirements
KHDA Coordinator - Regulatory ComplianceJob Snapshot
Role: KHDA Coordinator - Regulatory Compliance
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education Management
Function: School-College Administration
Experience: Minimum 2 years of Dubai experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
LEAMS Education is hiring a KHDA Coordinator - Regulatory Compliance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for an immediate full-time opportunity in the Education Management industry. The coordinator will ensure that a British curriculum school meets KHDA regulations, documentation standards, reporting obligations, inspection requirements, and licensing procedures.
The position requires a detail-focused administrator who can interpret regulatory expectations, maintain accurate records, coordinate with school leaders, and communicate professionally with KHDA authorities.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Education Management
Function: School-College Administration
Salary: 6000-9500 AED per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role
Context
The KHDA Coordinator will maintain the regulatory foundation required for stable school operations. The role connects leadership, admissions, Human Resources, academic teams, and government authorities through accurate documentation and timely compliance activity.
Effective coordination will support inspection readiness, protect licensing status, improve data accuracy, and help school leaders respond confidently to changing regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor KHDA regulations, circulars, procedural updates, and reporting requirements.
* Translate regulatory changes into clear actions for relevant school departments.
* Maintain complete and current KHDA documentation in organized electronic and physical records.
* Coordinate preparations for KHDA inspections, audits, reviews, and official visits.
* Confirm that required evidence is available, accurate, and accessible before inspection activity.
* Liaise with KHDA regarding approvals, registrations, submissions, and compliance queries.
The coordinator will work with senior leaders on the Self-Evaluation Form and school improvement planning by organizing evidence, tracking contributions, and supporting timely completion.
* Maintain accurate student and employee information according to applicable KHDA guidelines.
* Support admissions teams in meeting registration, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
* Prepare compliance reports and status updates for senior leadership.
* Track deadlines for submissions, renewals, licensing actions, and outstanding approvals.
* Assist with school license applications, amendments, and renewal procedures.
* Follow up with internal teams when required records or actions remain incomplete.
* Monitor the implementation of approved policies across administrative and academic operations.
* Identify documentation gaps and coordinate corrective action before they become compliance risks.
* Maintain confidential regulatory correspondence and official records.
* Use school systems and Microsoft Office tools to control data, trackers, reports, and supporting evidence.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must have at least 2 years of experience in Dubai, preferably within a school or education-sector compliance role.
Strong working knowledge of KHDA regulations and British curriculum school operations is required. Candidates should be comfortable coordinating with leadership teams, administrative departments, and regulatory authorities.
Excellent communication, accurate documentation, careful follow-up, and the ability to manage several deadlines are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant school information systems is required.
Only candidates available to join immediately will be considered. Applicants holding a spouse-sponsored or dependent UAE visa will receive preference.
Skills Set
* KHDA regulatory compliance
* School inspection coordination
* KHDA documentation management
* Self-Evaluation Form support
* School improvement planning
* Student and staff records
* Admissions compliance
* School licensing and renewals
* Regulatory reporting
* Policy update monitoring
* Deadline and submission tracking
* British curriculum school operations
* Microsoft Office
* School information systems
* Leadership and authority coordination
Why Join Us
This role offers meaningful responsibility for the regulatory processes that influence school quality, licensing, inspection readiness, and operational continuity. The coordinator will work across departments and gain broad exposure to the relationship between school administration, academic standards, and KHDA expectations.
About the Company
LEAMS Education operates British and CBSE schools throughout Dubai. Its administrative and academic teams work together to maintain regulatory compliance, organized school systems, effective leadership practices, and reliable educational services for diverse student communities.
The KHDA Coordinator will maintain the regulatory foundation required for stable school operations. The role connects leadership, admissions, Human Resources, academic teams, and government authorities through accurate documentation and timely compliance activity.
Effective coordination will support inspection readiness, protect licensing status, improve data accuracy, and help school leaders respond confidently to changing regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor KHDA regulations, circulars, procedural updates, and reporting requirements.
* Translate regulatory changes into clear actions for relevant school departments.
* Maintain complete and current KHDA documentation in organized electronic and physical records.
* Coordinate preparations for KHDA inspections, audits, reviews, and official visits.
* Confirm that required evidence is available, accurate, and accessible before inspection activity.
* Liaise with KHDA regarding approvals, registrations, submissions, and compliance queries.
The coordinator will work with senior leaders on the Self-Evaluation Form and school improvement planning by organizing evidence, tracking contributions, and supporting timely completion.
* Maintain accurate student and employee information according to applicable KHDA guidelines.
* Support admissions teams in meeting registration, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
* Prepare compliance reports and status updates for senior leadership.
* Track deadlines for submissions, renewals, licensing actions, and outstanding approvals.
* Assist with school license applications, amendments, and renewal procedures.
* Follow up with internal teams when required records or actions remain incomplete.
* Monitor the implementation of approved policies across administrative and academic operations.
* Identify documentation gaps and coordinate corrective action before they become compliance risks.
* Maintain confidential regulatory correspondence and official records.
* Use school systems and Microsoft Office tools to control data, trackers, reports, and supporting evidence.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must have at least 2 years of experience in Dubai, preferably within a school or education-sector compliance role.
Strong working knowledge of KHDA regulations and British curriculum school operations is required. Candidates should be comfortable coordinating with leadership teams, administrative departments, and regulatory authorities.
Excellent communication, accurate documentation, careful follow-up, and the ability to manage several deadlines are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant school information systems is required.
Only candidates available to join immediately will be considered. Applicants holding a spouse-sponsored or dependent UAE visa will receive preference.
Skills Set
* KHDA regulatory compliance
* School inspection coordination
* KHDA documentation management
* Self-Evaluation Form support
* School improvement planning
* Student and staff records
* Admissions compliance
* School licensing and renewals
* Regulatory reporting
* Policy update monitoring
* Deadline and submission tracking
* British curriculum school operations
* Microsoft Office
* School information systems
* Leadership and authority coordination
Why Join Us
This role offers meaningful responsibility for the regulatory processes that influence school quality, licensing, inspection readiness, and operational continuity. The coordinator will work across departments and gain broad exposure to the relationship between school administration, academic standards, and KHDA expectations.
About the Company
LEAMS Education operates British and CBSE schools throughout Dubai. Its administrative and academic teams work together to maintain regulatory compliance, organized school systems, effective leadership practices, and reliable educational services for diverse student communities.
