Leadership Coach

Role Overview

We are looking for a Leadership Coach to support educators, school leaders, and professional parents in developing their leadership capabilities, communication, and personal effectiveness.

You will use evidence-based coaching tools to unlock leadership potential and drive meaningful growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct leadership assessments and 360-degree feedback debrief coaching

• Design and deliver personalised leadership coaching programmes

• Coach clients in strategic thinking, decision-making, and influential communication

• Support leaders through organisational transitions, team challenges, and growth

• Develop clients' emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and authentic leadership style

• Facilitate group leadership workshops and team coaching where applicable

• Maintain confidential and professional leadership coaching relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• ICF-accredited leadership or executive coaching qualification (PCC or MCC preferred)

• Minimum 3 years leadership coaching or executive coaching experience

• Experience using 360-degree or leadership assessment tools

• Strong background in organisational psychology or leadership development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching school principals, heads of department, or education leaders

• Accreditation with EMCC or Association for Coaching

• Training in systemic team coaching

UAE Licensing & Professional Requirements

Coaching is an unregulated profession in the UAE; however, we expect all coaches to hold recognised professional qualifications, accreditation from a reputable coaching body (e.g. ICF, EMCC, AC), and relevant experience. Coaches must operate within their scope of practice and comply with all applicable UAE professional and legal requirements.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

• Own UAE Employment Visa

• Golden Visa

• Green Visa

• Freelance Permit

• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

• 3+ years professional leadership or executive coaching

• Coaching in education or professional services contexts

Required Skills

• Leadership assessment tools

• Executive presence coaching

• Strategic communication

• Team dynamics

• Organisational effectiveness

Benefits

• Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

• Competitive session rates

• Work from home or deliver sessions at students' homes / schools

• Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• Emirates ID (if available)

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• NOC from employer (if required)

• DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence or eligibility letter (where required)

• Police Clearance Certificate (preferred)

• References

  
  

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Simone's Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.