Job Title: Programme Leader (initial teacher education programme)

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Starting date: As soon as possible

Role reports to: PD Manager

Open to Residents of Saudi Arabia with the legal right to work, visa transfers are possible

DRS (DevelopmentAid Recruitment Solutions) is looking for a Programme Leader based full-time in a training academy in Riyadh for an international organization who will be responsible for delivering new initial teacher education training programs. Programme Leaders will lead the day-to-day teaching, assessment, academic tutoring and administration of the new training programmes. We are looking for experienced teacher trainers committed to educational quality and creating a positive learning environment that supports academic success.

Key Accountabilities:
Programme leadership

• Represent the organization in the delivery of the initial teacher education programme at the Education Leaders Academy.

Teaching, learning, and assessment

• Deliver high-quality teaching on agreed programmes to enable effective learning.
• Provide effective monitoring and assessment of trainees’ progress according to agreed schedules, frameworks, and standards.

Academic tutor

• Act as an academic tutor to support trainees in successfully meeting programme requirements, including assessment requirements.

Administration and communication

• Be the main point of contact for the programme with the organization..
• Maintain regular contact with the organization to manage any issues and risks to successful delivery.
• Provide regular reporting on programme implementation.
• Maintain and provide records of trainees’ participation and progress.
• Provide feedback on programme resources as requested to contribute to quality improvement.

Professional development

• Continue to develop own professional knowledge and practice.

What is the major impact of this role on the business?
This role is crucial to the delivery of the programme at the Leadership Academy to ensure the successful implementation of the assigned pathways, ensuring training programs meet the required quality standards and trainees achieve academic success in a supportive learning environment.

Essential knowledge

• Knowledge of pedagogy
• Knowledge of training principles
• Knowledge of MS Office and online teaching tools
• Knowledge of English
• Knowledge of Arabic (highly desirable)

Essential skill(s) & experience

• Degree in a relevant area (Master / PhD would be an advantage)
• Teaching qualification
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience (across subjects and phases desirable; teaching in Saudia Arabia and/or the Middle East desirable)
• Minimum 3 years teaching on initial teacher education programmes
• Experience in supporting and evaluating teachers/trainers
• Experience in coaching and mentoring
• Experience in maintaining records and reporting
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic (highly desirable)

Key competencies (organisational values)

• Able to make and maintain positive professional relationships at all levels
• High level of autonomy and ownership of work
• Decisive, clear and engaging
• Collaborative and considerate
• Flexible and adaptable
• Committed to own professional development

Key competencies (functional)

• Time management and prioritisation
• Excellent inter-cultural awareness
• People management, including coaching skills
• IT skills (including learning management systems)

Key competencies (leadership)

• Achieving – being responsive, decisive, and accountable to further our mission
• Inspiring – role models optimism, motivation, authenticity
• Inclusive – curious, open-minded, and ready to learn from others
• Trusted & trusting – enables individuals, teams, and organisations to collaborate with integrity
• Confidence with humility – has confidence in her/his abilities, with the willingness to learn and adapt