The Director of Academic Affairs provides overall leadership for the school’s academic direction, standards, and performance across all campuses and programmes. The role leads the senior academic team, strengthens teaching and learning, guides curriculum and programme development, and ensures that academic priorities are translated into consistent practice and measurable student outcomes. Working closely with the CEO and other department leaders, the Director also supports long-term academic development and ensures the school meets relevant Cambridge International Education, MOEYS, accreditation, and other applicable requirements. 

• Lead the school’s academic strategy and translate organisational priorities into clear academic plans, standards, targets, and improvement priorities.
• Provide direction to the Deputy Director, principals, and senior academic leaders, with clear accountability for academic performance and effective implementation across campuses and programmes.
• Maintain overall oversight of curriculum quality, teaching and learning, assessment, examinations, student achievement, and academic support, using evidence to identify areas requiring improvement.
• Guide curriculum and programme development, including the review of existing programmes and major proposals for new subjects, learning approaches, digital platforms, and academic resources.
• Lead the development of academic leadership capability through appropriate staffing structures, succession planning, performance expectations, and professional development priorities.
• Oversee academic governance and compliance, including policies, standards, external examinations, inspections, accreditation reviews, and other regulatory or quality requirements.
• Lead annual Academic Affairs planning, including staffing, budget requirements, major initiatives, resources, and performance targets, and provide recommendations to the CEO on significant academic investments or changes.
• Provide academic direction for major school developments and work with other departments on initiatives affecting student learning, school growth, technology, facilities, admissions, or academic delivery.
• Advise the CEO on significant academic performance issues, risks, staffing needs, programme development, and future academic priorities, and represent the school in authorised academic engagements.
  

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