Job Description

Job Title

Education Partnerships & Career Pathways Coordinator (Early Childhood Education - ECEC)

Location

Dubai, UAE

Employer

Global Education FZE
(Authorised Representative of New Era Institute - Australia)

Job Type

Full-time | 12-month renewable contract

Salary

AED 15,000 - 20,000 per month + performance incentives

(Incentives linked to

KPIs outcomes

)

About the Role

We are seeking a confident and well-connected

Education Partnerships & Career Pathways Coordinator

with a background in

Early Childhood Education (ECEC)

to build and manage strategic partnerships with

nurseries and childcare centres across Dubai

.

This role is

partnership-driven.

Your primary responsibility is to

establish employer relationships, sign MOUs, and secure workplace training and practical placement opportunities

for students enrolled in Early Childhood Education and Care programs.

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage partnerships with: Nurseries Childcare centres Early learning providers across Dubai and nearby Emirates Engage centre owners, managers, and directors to: Present NEI's workforce and training partnership model Negotiate and sign MOUs for student placements Secure and coordinate: Workplace training opportunities Practical placement pathways for ECEC students Act as the main liaison between: Employer partners Academic team Students Maintain structured records of: Partner centres Placement capacity Employer feedback and outcomes Represent the organisation professionally at: Centre visits Industry meetings Education and employer engagement events Support student employability and placement alignment (Sales or recruitment experience is an advantage)*

Essential Requirements

Background in

Early Childhood Education or Primary Education

(Teacher, coordinator, centre administrator, or similar)*
Minimum

2-4 years' experience

in one or more of: Nursery or childcare centre operations Early childhood teaching or academic coordination Education partnerships or employer engagement Strong understanding of: Nursery operations and staffing challenges UAE childcare and early learning environment Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work independently and manage targets Professional presence with decision-makers

Highly Regarded

Existing relationships with nurseries or early learning centres in the UAE Experience signing MOUs or managing external partnerships Candidates on

Spouse or Dependent Visa

Arabic language skills (advantage)

What We Offer

Competitive salary

AED 15,000-20,000/month

Performance incentives linked to

real outcomes

, not lead volume Authority to build partnerships and influence the ECEC market Career growth into senior partnerships or market development roles Support from an established Australian RTO with 10+ years of operations

How to Apply

Please apply via

Indeed UAE

with:

Updated CV Short cover note explaining: Your ECEC background Your experience working with nurseries or employers Provide answers to these questions:
Do you have a background in Early Childhood Education or Primary Education?

Which best describes your experience with nurseries or childcare centres?
Do you currently reside in the UAE?

Are you able to work full-time from Dubai and visit nurseries/childcare centres in person?

Which activities have you personally handled? (Select all that apply) Centre visitsMeetings with centre owners/directorsNegotiating placement or training arrangementsCoordinating student placementsEmployer relationship management Have you ever signed or managed MOUs or formal partnerships with external organisations? Expected salary (AED) Availability to join
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month