School Development Manager

Job Overview

Join our experienced and supportive team working in Muscat, Oman – a friendly hidden gem on the Arabian Peninsula. British School Muscat is Oman’s leading British school. We are dynamic, purposeful and personal and are proud to be the original and only not-for-profit British school in Muscat.

We are looking to appoint and innovative and well qualified school development manager, who will be responsible for leading the school’s fundraising initiatives and alumni relations programmes to support the long-term growth and sustainability of the British School Muscat (BSM) and British School Salalah (BSS). All applicants must be degree qualified.

The Role

The School Development Manager is responsible for leading the school’s fundraising initiatives and alumni relations programmes to support the long-term growth and sustainability of the British School Muscat (BSM) and British School Salalah (BSS).

Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role focuses on building lasting relationships with the alumni community, managing philanthropic giving, and securing external investment. The post holder will foster a culture of giving and engagement that enhances the school’s facilities, bursary programmes, and educational innovation.

What We Offer

Our generous remuneration package includes: 

• Competitive tax free salary           

• Accommodation Allowance         

• Utilities Allowance           

• International Medical Insurance           

• Annual Flight Allowance           

• Continuing Professional Development           

• Subsidised tuition for up to 3 Children at BSM        

• Management Allowances           

• Threshold           

• Freight Allowance           

• End of Service Gratuity
  

We provide a thorough school, social & country induction programme.

Start Date: September 2026.

Closing Date: The closing date is Thursday 12 March 2026.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and time management skills. All applicants must be degree qualified. Please visit our website to view the job description and person specification for further details. To apply, please send your BSM application form, CV and covering letter in PDF or word format by email to recruitment@britishschoolmuscat.com. Only complete applications will be considered.

British School Muscat is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments to British School Muscat are subject to receiving three satisfactory professional references, online searches and police/ICPC checks.

The closing date is Thursday 12 March 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews could be arranged before the closing date. It is advisable to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified.

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