Female Head of Department - Business & IT

Protocol are looking to recruit a Head of Department for Business and IT to work in an all female further education establishment based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Working with the college senior management team you will successfully lead, manage and successfully deliver the Associate and Full Diploma Programmes for Business and IT.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of tutors
• Organise regular meetings and keep minutes
• Plan and prepare departmental schemes of work
• Observe teaching and assessment of all programmes within the department
• Take responsibility for CPD; development and enhancement of staff
• Take overall responsibility for the welfare and conduct of team members
• Nurture high performance levels in staff leading by example and professional integrity
• Facilitate outstanding teaching and learning
• Provide opportunities for a positive learning environment in and out of the classroom
• Establish targets working towards the achievement and attainment of curriculum aims, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills for students
• Accountable for student progress and development
• Manage physical resources within the department
• Foster a proactive and positive work environment
• Work effectively on a strategic level; successfully delivering training contract aims and objectives
• Ensure provision of a curriculum in line with student needs, aims and policies of the college
• Ensure the department is aware of and adheres to college policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with other departmental management teams
• Orientate new staff and students

Qualifications, skills & Experience include

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Teaching Qualification
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or GCC is preferred, though not a deal breaker
• Action orientation - Demonstrates a readiness to make decisions, take initiative and originate action
• Creativity - Creates new and imaginative approaches to work related issues. Identifies fresh approaches and shows a willingness to question traditional assumptions
• Flexibility - Successfully adapts to changing demands and conditions
• Interpersonal Sensitivity - Interacts with others in a sensitive and effective way. Respects and works well with others
• Commitment - Is single minded in achieving personal goals. Shows determination and tenacity in meeting challenges. A strong commitment to achieving high standards

The salary for this position is up to 20,000 SAR per month this is the equivalent of approximately a £40k annually tax free. If you would like any further information about this position or would like to apply please send your CV to Protocol at international@protocol.co.uk