School Compliance Officer

Job Description

requirements

• and broader regulatory obligations, including but not limited to MOE, ADEK, KHDA, SPEA, RAK, MOHRE,
• Civil Defense, and Health and Safety authorities.
• The SCO reports directly to the Cluster Compliance Lead (CCL), who is responsible for providing functional direction,
• setting objectives and KPIs, overseeing performance, and offering coaching and support on all compliance-related
• matters.
• In addition, the SCO maintains a dotted-line relationship with the School Principal to enable effective day-to
• day coordination and alignment on school-level activities.
• The SCO works closely with the CCL, School Leadership Team, and the Manager of School Operations (MSO) to embed
• a culture of accountability, integrity, and regulatory readiness across all departments.
• The SCO also supports broader institutional compliance efforts by assisting in training, awareness, investigations, and
• special projects in collaboration with the Cluster Compliance Lead and VP Compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure full adherence to all educational regulatory authority requirements (MOE, ADEK, KHDA, SPEA, RAK
• DOK) 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

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• 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.

• Compliance Program Management

• Support delivery of compliance training, awareness sessions, and induction programs for school staff.
• Promote adherence to internal GEMS policies, including the Code of Conduct, Health and Safety standards,
• and administration inspection frameworks.
• Identify and escalate suspected or actual non-compliance to the CCL or VP Compliance in a timely manner.
• Assist in school-level compliance investigations, including documentation, interviews, and fact-finding
• activities.
• Coordinate compliance-related communications and campaigns within the school.
• Contribute to group-wide compliance initiatives and support the CCL and VP Compliance on special projects
• and ad hoc assignments.
• Support broader institutional compliance initiatives and ad hoc projects led by the CCL and/or VP Compliance.

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.
• 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.