ADEK Liaison Officer

ADEK Liaison Officer
About us
We 're Nord Anglia Education, the world's largest premium international
schools organisation. Every day, our teachers help ‎74,000 students at ‎81
schools across Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe achieve more
than they ever imagined possible. Our family of more than ‎13,000 passionate
staff are experts in their academic and commercial fields and play a vital
role in the world-class experience our schools provide. When you join Nord
Anglia International School Abu Dhabi, you'll become part of a global family
of talented and creative experts working for a fast-growing premium
international brand.
About the School
Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi will be a UK curriculum day school
enrolling students from Early Years to Year ‎13 in the city 's prestigious
residential district Al Reem Island, next to the Sorbonne University campus.
Our new school will have the capacity for ‎2,600 students upon completion. Its
first phase of development, opening in September ‎2023, will include the Early
Years building and sports facilities, while the second phase opening in Summer
‎2024 will include the main Primary and Secondary classrooms.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled ADEK Liaison Officer to join
our team. As an ADEK Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for facilitating
effective communication and collaboration between the School and the Abu Dhabi
Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). Your role will involve
understanding and interpreting ADEK processes, policies, guidelines, and
requirements and supporting the School 's ongoing compliance with them. You
will serve as a point of contact for ADEK, coordinating meetings,
disseminating information, and addressing any concerns or queries from both
parties. This position requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and
organizational skills, as well as a strong understanding of educational
policies and regulations.
Responsibilities:
* Act as the primary liaison between our organization and ADEK.
* Facilitate student registration and staff licensing via the ADEK portals.
* Develop and maintain a deep understanding of ADEK policies, guidelines, and requirements.
* Support the Schools continual compliance with ADEK regulations and standards.
* Coordinate and schedule meetings between our organization and ADEK representatives.
* Communicate relevant information, updates, and changes from ADEK to internal stakeholders.
* Provide advice and guidance to internal teams on ADEK-related matters.
* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of ADEK-related processes and propose improvements.
* Prepare reports and documentation as required by ADEK.

Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in education, business administration, or a related field.
* Proven experience working in a similar role, preferably within the education sector.
* Familiarity with ADEK policies, guidelines, and regulations is highly desirable.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
* Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
* Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software.
* Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

If you are passionate about education, have a solid understanding of ADEK
policies, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills, we
would love to hear from you.
Selection Process
Applicants should apply online and submit a CV, letter of application and the
details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line
Manager.
Safeguarding
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe,
happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and
learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our
pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.
All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject
to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including
satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and
any Country of residence within the last ‎10 years.