Academic Director (TVET)

m2r Education are supporting this technical college in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, who require an Academic Director.

We are seeking a seasoned academic leader to guide the educational vision of a forward-thinking institution in the Middle East. This is a strategic leadership position responsible for shaping program direction, driving curriculum innovation and championing academic excellence in alignment with global standards and technological progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of contemporary academic programs grounded in technical and vocational disciplines.
• Oversee and inspire a multidisciplinary academic team to ensure high-impact teaching and learning.
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to promote quality, compliance and progressive pedagogy.
• Drive the integration of educational technologies and ensure alignment with international accreditation standards.

Requirements:

• Strong academic background in technical/vocational education (non-EAL focused).
• Master’s degree in Education plus additional qualifications in Business Administration are preferred. All degrees must be from a UK university.
• Substantial leadership experience in curriculum design and academic program oversight.
• Demonstrated success in team development and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in higher education policy compliance is advantageous.
• Prior regional experience preferred.
• Strategic thinker with a future-focused approach to education.

Salary and Benefits:

• Base salary: Up to SAR 40,000 per month (£7800 TAX FREE)
• Housing allowance: Up to SAR 10,000 per month
• Transportation allowance: up to SAR 1,000 per month
• Flights allowance: SAR Up to 1,000 per month
• GROSS SALARY UPTO 52,000 SAR per month (£10200 TAX FREE)

Additional Benefits:

• Onboarding flights (if hired from outside KSA)
• Private healthcare insurance (covered inside KSA)
• Visa costs covered (if hired from outside KSA)
• Iqama (Resident Permit) transfer costs will be covered, if the candidate is inside KSA
• 30 days Annual Leave per annum
• End of Service Award upon successfully completing the contract

Start Date - Ideally before 1st August 2025

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not been contacted within 5 working days of submission then please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.