This newly launched FE institution in Qatar offers a range of Business programmes (BTEC RQF). They are seeking a Head of Business to join this exciting venture with a solid, reputable company. This college articulates with a number of international universities to provide vocational pathways either into higher education or into the workplace; and have strong relationships with all the key employers in Qatar.
This Qatari institution is part of a leading Qatari company with diverse and successful operations in education including British Schools, as well as a well-known workplace learning company. The cluster provides educational opportunities for learners of all ages
The College is a vocational institution offering an alternative to traditional academic styles of learning to high school students, graduates or those already employed who are seeking to upgrade their qualifications.
This College is in late launch stage and will start teaching from September 2018. They are seeking a few key positions, including a Vice Principal and Head of Quality, based full-time in Doha, to be filled by late August 2018. They are seeking enthusiastic, creative and dynamic professionals to be part of this new challenge, breaking barriers with a learner-centric and practical approach to vocational higher education.
An attractive, tax-free expatriate package (including additional responsibiltiy allowance) is on offer for the right candidate, who should hold a postgraduate degree, have a number of years’ experience and be accustomed to teaching and assessing within a UK-style qualifications framework.
Doha is a safe, family-friendly city and is an attractive and sophisticated destination in the Middle East, with a thriving education sector that attains a high standard of teaching and learning.
Candidates should possess the following skills, qualifications and experience:
- A postgraduate award at Master’s degree level or above in a business or management related discipline is essential.
- We are looking for candidates who can offer knowledge of contemporary business theory and application relevant to the fast changing business world.
- Candidates should possess a portfolio of Commercial or Business experience in addition to their teaching experience.
- Prior working knowledge of BTEC programmes offered by Pearson at Levels 4-7. Proven experience of teaching UK RQF Levels 4 – 7 in a higher education institution.
- Prior work experience in the GCC or in a UK-style HE college environment is desirable.
- Proven work experience in a UK, Western European, Australian, New Zealand, South African or Canadian HE college working at the same levels is desirable.
- The Head of Business position requires experience of successful performance in posts of increasing responsibility involving supervision of teaching staff and /or curriculum management for a minimum of four years. The Head of Business must have demonstrable ability to prepare and oversee implementation of programme development plans, and assess colleagues’ work.
If this sounds like you, and you are interested in a new opportunity in Qatar, then apply today to secure your interview with the Leadership Team.