School Compliance Officer

The School Compliance Officer (SCO) is the designated lead for all regulatory compliance matters at the school level.This role is accountable for ensuring that the school operates in full alignment with local educational authority requirements and broader regulatory obligations, including but not limited to MOE, ADEK, KHDA, SPEA, RAK, MOHRE, Civil Defence and Health and Safety authorities.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Regulatory ComplianceEnsure full adherence to all educational regulatory authority requirements (MOE, ADEK, KHDA, SPEA, RAKDOK) and other relevant entities (MOHRE, Health and Safety, Civil Defense, MOHAP, DHA, DOH).Take full responsibility for managing the student regulatory system, including student registrations, transfers, withdrawals, and mark entries.Oversee the teacher approval process in coordination with HR, ensuring alignment with regulatory timelines and requirements.Oversee up-to-date records of all permits and licenses required for school operations.Oversee and organize school-level compliance documentation related to regulatory and administrative requirements.Act as the school’s single point of contact for regulatory matters, coordinating with the CCL, and external regulators.Coordinate with the MSO and relevant teams to monitor timelines and ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission and renewal of all required regulatory approvals.Track and report school-level regulatory compliance data regularly to the CCL, Principal, and other relevant stakeholders.Compliance Program ManagementSupport delivery of compliance training, awareness sessions, and induction programs for school staff.Promote adherence to internal GEMS policies, including the Code of Conduct, Health and Safety standards and administration inspection frameworks.Identify and elevate suspected or actual non-compliance to the CCL or VP Compliance in a timely manner.Assist in school-level compliance investigations, including documentation, interviews, and fact-finding activities.Coordinate compliance-related communications and campaigns within the school.Contribute to group-wide compliance initiatives and support the CCL and VP Compliance on special projects and ad hoc assignments.Support broader institutional compliance initiatives and ad hoc projects led by the CCL and/or VP Compliance.#J-18808-Ljbffr