Director of Academic Affairs

About the role

The Director of Academic Affairs provides overall leadership for the school’s academic direction, standards, and performance across all campuses and programmes. Reporting to the CEO, this senior leader translates strategic priorities into measurable student outcomes and ensures compliance with Cambridge International Education, MOEYS, accreditation and other regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the school’s academic strategy, setting clear plans, standards, targets and improvement priorities.
• Oversee curriculum quality, teaching and learning, assessment, examinations, student achievement and academic support, using evidence‑based analysis.
• Guide curriculum and programme development, including new subjects, digital platforms and academic resources.
• Develop academic leadership capability through staffing structures, succession planning and professional development.
• Manage academic governance and compliance, including policies, external examinations, inspections and accreditation reviews.
• Lead annual Academic Affairs planning, budgeting, staffing and major initiatives, advising the CEO on significant academic investments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in education, with substantial senior academic leadership or school management experience.
• Strong experience in international education; experience with Cambridge International Education programmes highly preferred.
• Proven track record in curriculum leadership, teaching and learning, assessment, academic quality and school improvement.
• Experience leading academic teams across multiple programmes or campuses is an advantage.