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Sharjah Education Academy offers an attractive salary package and excellent benefits. Closing date 13 Dec 2025
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Organization: Sharjah Education Academy (SEA)
Principal Scope: Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN)
Reports to: Vice Chancellor
Role Purpose
The Deputy Vice Chancellor for Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN) is responsible for leading, managing, and operating the entire SGN system across Sharjah. The SGN network comprises government nurseries across the Emirate of Sharjah, with continued expansion underway.
The role ensures that all nurseries deliver safe, high-quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate education and care for children aged 0-4.
The DVC oversees and directly manages the daily performance of all SGN departments, Education Development & Improvement, Quality, Data & Performance, and Child Journey and all associated units.
The position requires strong operational leadership, hands-on decision-making, direct oversight of staff, and continuous monitoring of organizational performance to meet SEA's strategic priorities and Sharjah Government standards.
Key Roles and Responsibilities * Lead and oversee all Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN) operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality, and inclusive early childhood education across all nursery clusters.

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership to align SGN functions with SEA's mission, Sharjah Government priorities, and international standards of early childhood excellence.
• Develop and maintain efficient systems, processes, and frameworks governing admissions, registration, curriculum implementation, staffing, safeguarding, and performance monitoring across all nurseries.
• Ensure robust safeguarding and child protection mechanisms, promoting safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environments for all children in full compliance with UAE and Sharjah regulations.
• Lead evidence-based performance management through KPIs, data dashboards, and reporting frameworks to ensure measurable outcomes, institutional accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive quality assurance, evaluation, and inspection readiness by embedding structured monitoring, documentation, and feedback cycles across all nursery operations.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation to ensure effective utilization of funds, facilities, and materials aligned with strategic and operational priorities.
• Oversee infrastructure readiness, health, safety, and nutrition programs to maintain secure, compliant, and developmentally suitable learning environments.
• Coordinate closely with SEA's Shared Services and other departments (Human Capital, Finance, IT, Procurement, Facilities, Legal, and Strategy) to ensure integrated and seamless operational delivery across SGN.
• Strengthen family engagement and community partnerships through structured communication, parent programs, and collaborative initiatives that enhance children's wellbeing and development.
• Serve as SGN's senior liaison with government authorities, regulators, and sector partners, representing SGN in official forums, networks, and collaborative initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing leadership team through coaching, professional development, and performance accountability that fosters excellence and institutional alignment.
• Drive innovation, research, and the adoption of global best practices in early childhood education to enhance quality of life, inclusivity, and learning outcomes across SGN.
• Provide strategic recommendations and performance reports to the Vice Chancellor on operational efficiency, risks, investments, and opportunities for system-wide improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree (required) in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Child Development, or related field.
• Professional certifications in educational leadership, or early childhood education are desirable and will be considered an advantage.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is mandatory, given the nature of family engagement, communication requirements, and the cultural context.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 12-15 years of professional experience in early childhood education, K-12 leadership, or education management.
• Significant experience running multi-site operations at director or senior management level.
• Demonstrated success in operational leadership, quality assurance and curriculum implementation.
• Strong experience with data-driven management, KPIs, inspections, and compliance systems.

Competencies

• Strong operational leadership
• Crisis management & safeguarding
• Evidence-based decision-making
• Change leadership
• Policy implementation
• Stakeholder influence
• High emotional intelligence
• Child-centered cultural awareness
• Accountability & integrity

Application Process:
Interested candidates are kindly requested to submit the following in PDF only:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Please submit these documents to

Company
Sharjah Education Academy (SEA)
Inspiring Educators. Transforming Futures.
Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) is a leading academic and professional institution dedicated to advancing the quality of education in the United Arab Emirates and beyond.
Founded in 2020 under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, SEA aims to empower educators, school leaders, and researchers through innovative, research-informed programmes that promote lifelong learning and educational excellence.
Through strategic partnerships with local and international institutions, SEA delivers professional development opportunities, graduate-level degrees, and cutting-edge research that help shape future-ready learning environments. The Academy plays a vital role in policy dialogue, leadership development, and the cultivation of inclusive, learner-centered practices that strengthen educational ecosystems at every level.
SEA operates across four main streams: Academic Programmes, Professional Development, Research, and Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN). Together, these streams reflect Sharjah's vision for sustainable development and human capital investment, positioning SEA as a driving force for educational innovation and transformation.
At Sharjah Education Academy (SEA), our strength lies in our people. We take pride in cultivating an environment where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth thrive. We attract and retain exceptional talent by offering meaningful career pathways, continuous professional development, and a supportive culture that celebrates creativity, integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning. At SEA, every role contributes to shaping the future of education and advancing Sharjah's vision for excellence.
Join SEA and be part of Sharjah's educational journey, where passion meets purpose, and every contribution helps shape the future of learning.
For more information, please visit our websites:
Company info Website Telephone 97165062337 Location Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
1655
United Arab Emirates

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