Centre Manager / Academic Director - Brain Bloom

*We are hiring on behalf of our client, a Child Skills Development Training Institute in Dubai. The institute provides educational and skills development programs for children in a supportive and professional learning environment.*

Purpose:

• To lead the day-to-day operation, regulatory readiness, parent experience, staff performance, safeguarding culture and commercial delivery of Brain Bloom Dubai.

Key duties:

• Lead the centre’s daily operations, timetable, staffing, learner safety and parent experience.
• Maintain KHDA-ready documentation including course files, staff records, attendance, learner records and policies.
• Manage admissions pipeline, parent tours, complaints, renewals and service quality.
• Line manage staff, set performance standards and ensure safeguarding practice is embedded.
• Track revenue, occupancy, program profitability and learner retention.

KPIs: Enrolment conversion, parent satisfaction, compliance readiness, attendance, retention, staff performance and monthly revenue. Required experience/qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Centre Manager, Academic Director, or in a similar educational leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Educational Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Strong experience in education and training centre management.
• Sound knowledge of the Dubai/UAE education sector, KHDA regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in curriculum planning, academic quality assurance, and staff development.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage teaching and administrative teams.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and experience working in child-facing environments.
• Experience in student admissions, enrolment, and customer service.
• Ability to manage centre operations, budgets, and performance targets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.