Senior Operations Manager - Schools
Posted date [2026-05-30]
(ID: 45823)
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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
Senior Operations Manager - SchoolsJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Operations Manager - Schools
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Operations-Plant Management
Experience: 5+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, including 3+ years in an educational group or school environment
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Operations Manager - Schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education leadership opportunity for an experienced operations professional who can oversee multi-campus school operations, regulatory compliance, facilities, transportation, health and safety, administration, and support services. This role is ideal for a strategic manager with strong school operations experience, practical knowledge of KHDA, MOE, DHA, and Dubai Municipality requirements, and the ability to improve efficiency, governance, and service delivery across a growing education group.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Operations-Plant Management
Salary: 18000-28000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior Operations Manager - Schools will lead operational excellence across the LEAMS Education group by standardizing processes, strengthening compliance, improving cost control, and ensuring smooth support services across all campuses. The position works closely with School Principals, senior leadership, multi-site operations teams, procurement, facilities staff, and the Group Head of Operations to maintain safe, efficient, compliant, and high-performing school environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational leadership across all group schools to ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
* Implement, monitor, and improve standardized operating procedures across administration, facilities, transport, health and safety, and support services.
* Ensure school operations remain compliant with KHDA, MOE, DHA, Dubai Municipality, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
* Oversee day-to-day operational functions including campus administration, facilities management, transportation, safety procedures, maintenance, and support teams.
* Work closely with School Principals, senior leadership teams, MSO teams, procurement, and the Group Head of Operations on operational planning and execution.
* Lead training and development initiatives for facilities, transport, maintenance, and support service teams.
* Support budgeting, cost control, vendor coordination, resource planning, and operational efficiency projects.
* Review operational performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective action plans to improve service quality and compliance readiness.
* Prepare accurate operational reports, compliance summaries, performance dashboards, and Board-level review documents.
* Coordinate responses to inspection findings and lead follow-up action plans with relevant school and group teams.
* Manage multiple operational projects with competing priorities while maintaining deadlines, safety standards, and service continuity.
* Strengthen governance across campuses through documentation control, process monitoring, reporting discipline, and continuous improvement.
* Support sustainable growth by ensuring operational systems, staffing structures, and support services are scalable across the education network.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field is required.
* NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety certification will be preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of progressive operations leadership experience is required.
* At least 3 years of experience within an educational group, school network, or school operations environment is required.
* Strong practical knowledge of KHDA, MOE, DHA, Dubai Municipality, compliance audits, inspections, and regulatory documentation.
* Proven experience managing school operations across administration, facilities, transportation, health and safety, and support services.
* Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and team development skills.
* Ability to manage complex school operations in a fast-paced, multi-campus environment.
* Excellent organizational, reporting, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong cost optimization skills with experience in budgeting, resource control, and operational efficiency.
* High attention to detail with the ability to manage compliance-sensitive records and Board-level reporting.
* Strong proficiency in operational reporting systems, MS Excel, electronic spreadsheets, and performance tracking tools.
* Professional, proactive, and able to work closely with senior leadership while supporting school-level operational teams.
Skills Set
* School operations management
* Multi-campus operations
* Operations leadership
* Facilities management
* Transportation management
* Health and safety
* KHDA compliance
* MOE compliance
* DHA compliance
* Dubai Municipality compliance
* Regulatory audits
* Inspection readiness
* SOP implementation
* Cost optimization
* Budget support
* Resource planning
* Vendor coordination
* Procurement coordination
* Operational reporting
* Board-level reports
* Performance dashboards
* Corrective action plans
* Team training
* Stakeholder management
* MS Excel
* NEBOSH advantage
* School administration
* Support services management
* Governance and compliance
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a senior group-level operations role within Dubai’s Primary-Secondary Education sector, giving the successful candidate direct exposure to school leadership, strategic decision-making, compliance governance, and Board-level reporting. The role provides a competitive tax-free salary, tuition fee benefits for children, attractive employment benefits, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities within a growing education network.
About the Company
LEAMS Education operates British Curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai with a strong focus on academic quality, operational excellence, career development, and continuous learning. The group supports employees through structured professional development, collaborative leadership, and long-term growth opportunities, creating a strong environment for operations professionals who want to improve school systems, support campus performance, and contribute to sustainable education service delivery.
