Managing Director

The Managing Director serves as the managing officer of the school, responsible for the overall strategic leadership and operational management. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality education, compliance with relevant regulations, strong staff leadership, and the successful execution of the school’s mission, vision, and values.

QUALIFICATIONS and TRAINING:

• Business Operations
• School Management
• Facilities
• Leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least 10 years of experience in a senior leadership role (e.g., Finance, Operations, Academic, Assistant Principal, etc…).
• Proven leadership experience in school administration, private education, or a similar setting.
• Strong understanding of educational policies, school finance, and operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead with integrity, vision, and a commitment to the school's success.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, parents, students, and the broader community.

• Timely
• Effective
• Transparent
• Obtain “buy-in” or explain “why”
• Alignment
• Lead change management
• Mission focused / aligned
• Agile
• Reliability and trustworthiness

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans in alignment with the school’s mission.
• Collaborate with the Head of School (HoS) and leadership team to set institutional goals and priorities.
• Promote innovation in educational delivery, student development, and community engagement.

Operational Management

• Oversee daily operations including, afterschool, facilities, safety, campus store and administrative functions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.
• Supervise key leadership roles.
• Ensure clear and timely communication with the school community regarding facility disruptions, closures, or upcoming maintenance schedules.

Financial Management

• Work with the school’s business office and HoS to develop and manage the school’s annual budget.
• Develop financial models to support long-term planning and organizational growth.
• Identify risks and opportunities related to the organization’s financial health.
• Provide support and guidance to non-finance staff on budgeting and financial procedures.

Facilities Management

• Ensure smooth and efficient operations of the school’s facilities.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of all school buildings, grounds, and equipment, ensuring a clean, safe, and functional environment for students and staff.
• Review and ensure there are preventive maintenance plans to minimize unexpected repairs and disruptions.
• Ensure that the school grounds, including outdoor areas, are properly maintained, including landscaping, sports facilities, parking lots, etc...
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources for maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Oversee the procurement of necessary materials, equipment, and services for the facilities department, negotiating contracts as necessary.
• Review safety audits and risk assessments and aid in solutions to mitigate risks.
• Assist with development & review the school’s emergency preparedness plans.

Project Management

• Lead construction or renovation projects, from planning through to completion, ensuring they are on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with school leadership to plan for future capital projects, ensuring they align with the school's long-term vision.
• Coordinate with external contractors and consultants for specialized work or large-scale projects.

Academic Oversight

• Oversee the development and implementation of the curriculum, ensuring it meets high standards of academic excellence.
• Collaborate with department heads and faculty to foster a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Ensure that student assessments and performance evaluations are aligned with best practices for Nord Anglia Education.
• Support the professional development of faculty and staff to enhance teaching quality and student engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Foster transparent communication and build strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Represent the school in external events and professional networks, when needed.

Compliance

• Manage contracts and liaise with external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (audits & financial reporting)
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls and policies.
• Coordinate annual audits for various departments.
• Responsible for legal matters and working with attorney.

• Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
• Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
• Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
• Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others.
• Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment.
• Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.