Head of College/ University Centre in Bahrain

Head of College for a new University Centre partnership in Bahrain required to start as soon as possible ideally in September.

The new College/ University Partnership will be offering University undergraduate education and you will be managing Lecturers in Bahrain as Head of the centre.

Please apply if you have experience managing a UK College or large College department or University department in the UK.

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Contract type: Full Time – Fixed-Term 12-month contract 
Location: Bahrain

Competitive Salary package offered – Single accommodation offered so this would suit an applicant travelling alone or maybe a partner.

This is an on-site teaching position to manage the College in-charge of delivering a UK style University curriculum.

You will be responsible for managing all the University/ College tutors in person in Bahrain. 

Approximate estimate staff numbers 16 in the first year.

Please contact Penny Kontopyrghou Senior Business Director when you apply with your CV or if you have any questions about this University / College or living in Bahrain email  penny . kontopyrghou @  hays .  com  

Penny can set up a call to answer any questions that you have as she has visited Bahrain and placed many applicants there.

  
The centre is in partnership with a UK based company providing a high standard learning experience for international students and helping them on their way to academic success and rewarding careers.

Providing a fantastic learning experience to our students is at the heart of what we do, so if you are passionate, dedicated, and interested in a truly fulfilling position, then you’ve come to the right place.

You will be responsible for the Bahrain campus of one of the university partners, from September 2024 the college will be teaching and supporting students of undergraduate foundation programmes.
A UK based company working in Partnership with the company in Bahrain is looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as a Year 1 Programme Leader at Bahrain.

Reporting to the University Partnership Director from the UK Based company, this role involves providing academic, operational, and commercial leadership for all Year 1 programmes. 
This is an on-site teaching position, and all tutors are required to teach in person in Bahrain.

To apply for this post please ensure you meet the criteria below

• Master’s degree (Essential)
• Teaching qualification (Essential)
• Leadership and management training (Essential)
• Leadership and management experience in a teaching and learning environment.
• Experience of teaching in UK higher or further education
• Experience of leading and facilitating change
• Experience of teaching international students

Position details – Please ensure your CV  and supporting letter demonstrates your experience and skills in the areas listed

• Lead and motivate Year 1 academic staff to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience.
• Contribute to developing, communicating, and enacting the strategy and priorities in alignment with UK.
• Create and regularly update the Account Management Plan and other strategic documents, to ensure their currency.
• Identify, agree, and implement improvements to the student journey through the use of technology in alignment with relevant parties.
• Actively lead the Management Team.
• Ensure that staff feedback mechanisms are effectively used to ensure that staff are retained and developed.
• Representation on key joint committees as directed.
• Set the framework for and oversee the allocation of teaching resources, ensuring that teaching and learning activities are planned and delivered within an agreed budget and meet operational margins.
• Ensure that teaching resources are planned and allocated in suitable time before the start of each term.
• Drive efficiency through the reduction of non-value adding activity.
• Ensure that processes are in place for the effective design and implementation of appropriate, fair, and secure assessment activities on all courses and ensure all students receive effective assessment feedback.
• Lead on ensuring the implementation of actions from the Action Plan of the annual monitoring report and report regularly on progress against actions in the Action Plan.
• Ensure high levels of progression are achieved for students across all modules, courses, and programmes, with particular attention to attrition and completion.
• Produce Annual Monitoring Reports for submission to relevant parties
• Provide reports, data and recommendations to key partnership meetings and Provider management and academic governance meetings.
• Ensure that high quality service levels are delivered to students and other stakeholders, and that student satisfaction remains at a high level.
• Lead on preparing new courses for validation and approval, and existing courses for re-validation and/or re-approval in alignment with procedure.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key contacts, ensuring a full understanding of relevant curriculum content, assessment modes and quality policies and procedures.

The aim of the new centre

The University Provider / College in Bahrainis partnered with a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential.

With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, you will be able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed.  

Through a global network of university partnerships the centre will ensure that students receive the best educational services available.

To deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

References – Please include your Line manager referee details covering the last 2 years on your CV.

The company is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes.

For successful applicants, the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.

To apply please send your up to date CV since graduating clearly stating you have a post graduate masters and experience in a similar post  to

penny . kontopyrghou @ hays .com