Head of Noon Schools (Saudi National)

Shaping the Next Gen SchoolsWe’re on a mission to radically change the way students learn. We believe in solving hard problems, and we play to win—we measure progress by revenues, students, and learning gains. Our approach? Build high-performing teams, giving them the freedom to dream big and execute boldly.Today, we’re building the next generation of schools in Saudi Arabia. We believe every student deserves world‑class teachers. And to make it happen, we’re reimagining everything about education: from cutting‑edge tech to peer learning and physical spaces that spark curiosity.Hear about our vision directly from our CEO here.Learn more about us10+ Years of Impact: Started with a simple idea—access to the best teachers shouldn’t be a luxury, and learning should energize, not drain you.Market Leaders: 14 million students (and counting) use Noon across Middle East, Egypt, and Pakistan to ace high‑stakes exams like Qudurat & Tahsili.Now: We’re laser‑focused on reinventing schools in Saudi Arabia. We’re accelerating rapidly, well‑funded, and profitable.Office: Full‑time, Riyadh‑based. We’ve got a sweet office near the Boulevard, and we’d love to have you in it.About the RoleYou’ll report directly to Country GM with complete autonomy to scale our education footprint. Interested in transforming education at scale?1. Lead Daily School OperationsSupervise the implementation of the daily schedule across schools and ensure smooth operations.Continuously monitor school performance and intervene when operational or organisational challenges arise.Ensure adherence to the academic calendar and activate school events and semester plans.2. Build and Develop School TeamsTrain and guide facilitators, school leaders, and regional supervisors; create ongoing development plans.Support school leaders in resolving operational or educational issues.Foster a disciplined and positive work culture that drives quality and student satisfaction.3. Supervise Academic & Administrative OperationsOversee student registration, grading, and certificate issuance in collaboration with relevant teams.Strengthen internal communication channels for effective coordination.Develop and document daily problem‑solving mechanisms to ensure ongoing improvement.4. Enhance the Parent ExperienceBuild effective communication plans with parents to ensure transparency and engagement.Oversee performance reporting, regular meetings, and joint events with parents.Handle feedback and complaints professionally to build parent trust in the school.How Will You Do It?By Example: Embodying Noon’s values and professional standards in front of the team.By Structure: Creating clear operational systems and standardised guides for each school.By Monitoring: Implementing weekly oversight systems with clear, measurable KPIs.By Collaboration: Working with ops, platform, learning, and experience teams to ensure seamless execution.By Educational Insight: Understanding student needs, classroom dynamics, and parent goals.What Will You Bring?Strategic LeadershipProven experience managing school operations or large‑scale educational programs.Ability to lead and align multiple teams toward clear operational and educational goals.On-the-Ground Educational ExperienceDeep understanding of school systems, classroom dynamics, and student behavior.Skilled in addressing day‑to‑day school challenges and making fast, effective decisions.Communication & Relationship BuildingStrong ability to build trust with school leaders, parents, and internal teams.Capable of giving constructive feedback, running effective meetings, and overseeing performance.Execution & Continuous ImprovementHigh proficiency in managing and optimising daily operations.Ability to track metrics and make data‑informed decisionsFluency in Arabic and EnglishYou possess a deep understanding of Saudi culture and are fluent in Arabic and English.Why Work at Noon