Head of Operations & Education

Overview

• Atlas Academy Early Education – Riyadh (with GCC expansion)
• Atlas Academy Early Education is launching its first flagship location in Riyadh, with an ambitious vision to expand across the GCC.
• We are building a premium, future-focused early years education brand that combines operational excellence with outstanding educational outcomes.
• We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and driven Head of Operations & Education to join us at this critical stage.
• Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will lead the launch of our first site and drive the expansion, setup, and ongoing success of multiple locations across the region.
• This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for both operations and education across all Atlas Academy locations.
• The successful candidate will:
• Launch and stabilize the Riyadh flagship
• Build the systems, teams, and standards for scale
• Lead expansion into new locations across the GCC
• Support and oversee Nursery & Kindergarten Managers across all sites
• This is a hands-on, build-and-scale role suited to someone who thrives in high-growth environments and can move seamlessly between strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and expansion of Atlas Academy across Riyadh and the GCC
• Oversee operations and education across all locations, ensuring consistent excellence
• Support and manage Nursery & Kindergarten Managers to drive performance and quality
• Develop scalable systems, processes, and standards for multi-site growth
• Lead recruitment, team building, and staff development across locations
• Oversee new site setup including licensing, staffing, and operational readiness
• Ensure delivery of a high-quality early years curriculum aligned with best practices
• Partner closely with the CEO on strategy, expansion, and new initiatives
• Maintain exceptional parent experience and brand standards across all sites

Candidate Profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• 3+ years’ experience in early education multi-site management/ leadership role, or multi-site education operations
• Proven experience supporting or leading multiple locations or scaling an education business
• Experience launching new schools/nurseries or expanding operations is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of early years curricula (IB, Inquiry-Based Learning, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop site-level leaders
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to build systems and processes from scratch
• Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-growth environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in the GCC or international education sector is a plus

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and scale a premium early education brand across the GCC
• Direct partnership with the CEO and real influence on growth and strategy
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus (equivalent to 1 month’s salary)
• 35 days paid annual leave
• Annual return flights to your home country (or destination of choice)
• Comprehensive medical insurance for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 50% discount on school fees and free nursery & kindergarten education within Atlas Academy
• A high-impact leadership role with autonomy, ownership, and career growth

Job Type: Full-time

Experience

• Multi-Site Leadership: 3 years (Required)