Director (Operations & Development)
Position Overview
The Director (Operations and Development) is the senior executive responsible for the School’s non-educational operations and commercial development.
The role enables the Head of School to focus on educational leadership by providing strategic leadership and oversight of the School’s operational, administrative and developmental functions.
The role ensures that the School’s resources, facilities, systems and support services effectively contribute to the achievement of the School’s educational mission and strategic objectives.
The Director is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading operational excellence, organisational development, resource management, compliance, risk management, and administrative services while supporting sustainable growth and continuous improvement across the School.
The role does not carry responsibility for curriculum, pedagogy, teaching quality or academic leadership. It works in partnership with the Head of School to ensure that operational decisions support, and do not compromise, the School’s educational mission.
The Director (Operations & Development) will be answerable to the Head of School or delegate and finally accountable to the School Board.
Requirements
By the closing date and time of this call for applications, applicants must:
- Be in possession of a Master’s Degree (MQF Level 7 qualification) in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a related field AND a minimum of five (5) years’ senior management experience;
OR
- Be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree (MQF Level 6 qualification) in one of the above fields AND a minimum of seven (7) years’ senior management experience.
Professional certifications in project management, operations management or quality assurance will be considered an asset.
Required Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership Excellence
- Operational Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Results Orientation
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Team Development
- Accountability
- Communication and Influence
- Organisational Awareness
Perks & Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Optional transport to and from school
- Annual Staff Continuous Service Awards
- Team building activities to foster team spirit
- Employee Support Programme to support your personal wellbeing
- Regular themed breakfasts, food days, and in-house canteen
- Regular social events and activities
- Weekly pilates, yoga, and circuit-training classes after school
- Range of employee discounts and benefits
- Discount on school fees for your children
Terms and Conditions
The position of Director (Operations & Development) is on a full-time definite basis with a four-year term including one-year probation.
The role will change to an indefinite role following a positive recommendation from the Head of School endorsed by the School Board upon the successful completion of the four-year tenure.
The Director (Operations & Development)will be answerable to the Head of School or delegate and finally accountable to the School Board.
The Director shall normally work 40 hours per week; however, additional hours may be required to meet operational needs and organisational priorities. Given the nature of the role, flexibility in working hours is expected, including attendance during evenings and outside standard working hours to oversee and support School events and activities as necessary.
Furthermore,
- The role requires regular presence on School grounds and participation in School events, meetings and activities.
- The Director is expected to maintain a high level of visibility throughout the School and to respond promptly to operational matters as they arise.
- Annual leave and other entitlements shall be in accordance with the School’s policies and applicable employment legislation.
- The post may require availability outside normal working hours in cases of emergencies, critical incidents or urgent operational matters.
- The role requires occasional travel locally and overseas in connection with trade shows, events and development opportunities.
Apply
Please use this form to apply for the position mentioned above. We look forward to hearing from you.