Cog Managing Director
Cognita Middle East
United Arab Emirates
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 July 2024
Job overview
At Cognita Middle East, we group our schools into “Cogs”. As the Cog Managing Director, you will lead a group of 4-8 schools and be fully accountable for ensuring the delivery of world class holistic education to our students, developing and nurturing future leaders, growing the student population and achieving strong financial outcomes. Your role will also be instrumental in expanding our presence across the region.
You will line manage the Principals of each school within your Cog and have a dedicated team of functional leaders including a Finance Director, Head of HR, Head of Facilities, Head of Projects and Head of Admissions & Parent Experience, as well as the support of our regional centres of excellence.
Reporting to the CEO of Cognita Middle East, you will also be part of the Middle East Regional Executive Team and will be expected to play a key part in defining the strategic direction of Cognita in the region.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a remarkable individual. If you feel you meet the job requirements and are keen to learn more, please email our Head of Recruitment, Lynne Rennie - lynne.rennie@cognita.com, subject title “Cog Managing Director”.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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About Cognita Middle East
- Cognita Middle East
- Office No. 1902, Boulevard Plaza Tower 2, Downtown, Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
THRIVE IN A RAPIDLY EVOLVING WORLD
Each of our schools is as individual as its students, but we all share one common purpose: to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We do this by sharing expertise, insights and best practice across our global family – and by collaborating to develop rich learning environments in every school.
We equip young people with the self-belief and international perspective they need to grow, thrive and find their success in a fast-changing world.
Culture of care
Self-assured, resilient and empowered to succeed. These principles represent our ambition for every child in the Cognita family. Our uncompromising culture of care ensures the safety and wellbeing of all children is at the heart of every Cognita school. This includes the security of our learning environments, the emotional wellbeing of our students, the rigorous vetting of our staff, and robust policies, procedures and training in child safeguarding.
Every Cognita school has an independently chaired safeguarding committee and we continually monitor and assess all of our schools to ensure we go above and beyond what is required by regulators
About Cognita schools
About Cognita
Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of schools that span 17 countries and share one common purpose: to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. With over 100 schools in Europe and the US, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, Cognita employs over 18,000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 90,000 students. Together, Cognita schools provide a uniquely global education that goes beyond grades, to develop all-round academic excellence – equipping young people with the agency, adaptability and positive attitudes that prepares them to grow, thrive and find their success in a rapidly evolving world.
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