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.