General Manager – Group of Schools

Role Summary

The General Manager will provide strategic, operational, and transformational leadership for a well-established Group of Schools with over 25 years of educational excellence. This role requires driving growth, operational efficiency, staff welfare, financial sustainability, technology adoption, and institutional transformation while ensuring the schools remain competitive, compliant, and future-ready.

We seek a seasoned leader (40–55 years) with strong business acumen, modern management skills, and the ability to bridge traditional education values with contemporary best practices and technology-driven initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Provide overall leadership and direction aligned with the Board's vision and long-term goals
• Translate Board strategies into clear operational and performance plans
• Prepare and present quarterly and annual reports to the Board
• Drive institutional transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with education regulations and statutory requirements

School Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations across Nursery, Primary, and Secondary schools
• Ensure high standards in academic delivery, administration, facilities, and student experience
• Standardize processes and policies across the school group
• Improve operational efficiency and service quality
• Ensure health, safety, and safeguarding standards are consistently met

Staff Welfare & Human Capital Management

• Oversee staff recruitment, performance management, and succession planning
• Promote a positive work culture focused on professionalism, accountability, and collaboration
• Implement staff welfare, training, and capacity-building programs
• Drive continuous professional development (CPD) for teaching and non-teaching staff
• Resolve staff-related concerns and foster employee engagement