Cluster Operation Assistant Director (Education Sector), Singapore

About the Organisation
We are partnering with a well-established preschool group in Singapore, known for delivering exceptional early childhood education across multiple centres island-wide. As the group continues to scale, they are looking for a strong operational leader to join their senior team.
The Role
You will oversee the operations of a group of preschool centres, driving performance across people, quality, compliance and commercial outcomes. This is a senior leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and has the ambition to grow with the company.
Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple preschool centres, ensuring consistent delivery of educational and service standards Drive centre performance across occupancy, revenue, cost management and parent satisfaction Lead, develop and retain centre principals and teaching teams Ensure full compliance with Singapore ECDA regulations and MOE licensing requirements Serve as a senior point of contact for parents, staff and key stakeholders Support the leadership team on strategic growth and expansion initiatives
What We Are Looking For Proven experience in preschool operations, ideally in a multi-centre capacity Strong knowledge of Singapore's childcare regulatory framework (ECDA, licensing, curriculum) Experience managing P&L, HR and KPIs Excellent English communication skills written and spoken Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred Degree-qualified with strong academic background