School Operations Manager

Dubai British School Emirates Hills are currently recruiting for a dynamic and experienced School Operations Manager to join their outstanding school.

Job Purpose:

Oversee, lead and direct all teams in school that deal with site/facilities and operations. Manage all associated areas to maintain high levels of health, safety and security. Support the Principal and Head of Business Operations and Taaleem to develop the business in line with the strategic platforms; Growth, Operational Excellence, Developing our People, Customer Endorsement.

Key Accountabilities:

• Staff Management
• Purchasing and Contract Management
• Health and Safety
• Staff Accommodation
• Compliance
• Energy Conservation

Person Specification:

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.

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.

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.