School Operations Manager (Immediate Start)

Dubai British School Emirates Hills is recruiting School Operations Manager, commencing March 2025, to join their BSO, and KHDA rated 'Outstanding' international school. 

Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills

Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18.

Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ perfectly captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them. 

DBS Emirates Hills Curriculum

Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our own international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme.

Recruiting - School Operations Manager

At DBSEH, we are looking to appoint a highly motivated and organized School Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all site, facilities and operational functions within the school. They ensure high standards of Health, Safety and security while supporting the strategic objectives of Taaleem.

The role includes staff management, purchasing and contract oversight, as well as managing school budgets for Maintenace and repair. The Operations Manager will work closely with the Principal and Head of Business Operations to implement strategic growth and operational excellence. Key responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing staff accommodation and promoting energy conversation. Additionally, the role involves ensuring that the school premises meet all legal requirements and government standards including those related to security, cleaning and transportation services.

Professional Requirements

Education: Industry Related qualification at similar level, Degree, PMP, IOSH, NEBOSH.

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role (e.g. facilities, procurement) ideally in an Educational Institution or related service provider Industry.

Competencies: Team management, operations management and compliance experience, working with regulatory bodies, strategic planning and business development, strong IT skills and logistics.

Attributes: Outstanding interpersonal skills and communication skills. Ability to problem solve and support staff with complex issues. Empathic to all staff and supportive to overcome problems that affect personal circumstances. Visionary in terms of the development of systems and structures yet attention to detail on day-to-day operational tasks. 

What we offer

Taaleem provides a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package including an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, and an annual flight allowance.

How to apply:

Candidates are to apply directly through the TES portal and upload an up-to-date CV to accommodate their application. As part of the application, please complete and upload our registration questionnaire found in supporting documents.

*Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.