Academic Director

Description

Egypt Education Platform is seeking an accomplished and visionary academic director for the academic year 2026-2027 to lead and advance the academic strategies of Madinaty Language School - MLS. This key leadership role requires an individual who is passionate about educational excellence, fostering innovation, and driving high standards across all academic programs.

Job location: Madinaty, New Cairo.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all academic departments to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, comprehensive educational program.
• Oversee curriculum development, implementation, and assessment practices to align with the Egyptian National Curriculum and international best practices.
• Manage and support heads of departments and teaching staff to foster professional growth and enhance instructional effectiveness.
• Develop and implement academic policies and procedures that promote student achievement, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize data analysis and performance metrics to monitor academic progress and inform decision-making processes.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives for academic innovation, integration of technology, and promotion of a culture of reflective practice and lifelong learning.
• Represent the school’s academic interests in meetings, inspections, and accreditation processes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in education, educational leadership, or related field.
• Extensive experience (minimum 7 years) in educational leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and academic management.
• Strong understanding of the Egyptian National Curriculum and integration with international education standards.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff.
• Proven ability to analyze educational data and implement strategies that improve student outcomes.
• Experience in managing change, fostering collaboration, and promoting professional development.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and creating a safe learning environment for all students.

Safeguarding statement: The safety and welfare of our students are paramount. All appointments are subject to thorough background checks and reference verification.

Benefits

• Tuition discount for dependents
• Medical insurance for self
• Social insurance
• Transportation upon availability (meeting points)