School Compliance Officer

Due to the continued success of our new school GEMS Founders School Dubai South, we are seeking a School Compliance Officer to join our team.

The School Compliance Officer (SCO) is the designated lead for all regulatory compliance matters at the school level. This role is accountable for ensuring that the school operates in full alignment with local educational authority requirements and broader regulatory obligations, including but not limited to MOE, ADEK, KHDA, SPEA, RAK, MOHRE,
Civil Defense, and Health and Safety authorities.

Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure full adherence to all educational regulatory authority requirements (MOE, ADEK, KHDA, SPEA, RAKDOK) and other relevant entities (MOHRE, Health and Safety, Civil Defense, MOHAP, DHA, DOH).
• Take full responsibility for managing the student regulatory system, including student registrations, transfers, withdrawals, and mark entries.
• Oversee the teacher approval process in coordination with HR, ensuring alignment with regulatory timelines and requirements.
• Oversee up-to-date records of all permits and licenses required for school operations.
• Oversee and organize school-level compliance documentation related to regulatory and administrative requirements.
• Act as the school’s single point of contact for regulatory matters, coordinating with the CCL, and external regulators.
• Coordinate with the MSO and relevant teams to monitor timelines and ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission and renewal of all required regulatory approvals.
• Track and report school-level regulatory compliance data regularly to the CCL, Principal, and other relevant stakeholders.

Expected Qualifications:
▪ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Functional Competencies and Experience:
▪ Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing regulatory affairs within the education sector, preferably in K-12 institutions
▪ Strong knowledge of regulatory structures and frameworks within the UAE.
▪ Solid understanding of compliance principles with proven experience in managing regulatory compliance in a controlled or regulated environment.
▪ Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English, both spoken and written.

Personal Characteristics:
▪ Results-oriented with a strong delivery focus.
▪ Proactive and solutions-driven mindset.
▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
▪ Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to articulate clear reasoning behind decisions and recommendations.
▪ Team-oriented, with the ability to collaborate effectively and adopt a school-wide perspective.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Bachelor Degree