Academic Vice Principal

Company Description Jobs Middle East  Ltd is a UK-based online recruitment company specializing in placements across the Middle East, with a strong focus on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1997, the organization is well known among employers and agencies in the region and is committed to supporting both candidates and recruiters. The company leverages deep regional insight, including direct leadership experience working in the Middle East, to connect candidates with suitable opportunities.

Jobs Middle East  aims to simplify job searches by partnering with a wide network of clients and offering tailored recruitment, retention, and resource services. Its mission is to help professionals explore career opportunities in a dynamic, fast-growing market without boundaries.

The Academic Vice Principal is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Jeddah, responsible for supporting the Principal in overseeing academic programs and ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. This role includes coordinating curriculum development, monitoring academic performance metrics, and implementing policies that align with institutional goals and regulatory requirements. The Academic Vice Principal collaborates with department heads and faculty to plan timetables, manage assessment processes, and drive continuous improvement in instructional practices.

Daily tasks include mentoring academic staff, addressing student academic concerns, leading meetings and committees, and preparing reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders. The role also involves fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment, promoting professional development, and engaging with parents, community partners, and accreditation bodies as needed.

• Strong academic leadership and management skills, including experience overseeing curriculum, teaching quality, and assessment processes.
• Demonstrated ability in staff supervision, mentoring, and performance evaluation within an educational setting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for working with faculty, students, parents, and external partners.
• Proficiency in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and academic policy implementation.
• High level of organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Relevant master’s degree or higher in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field; teaching qualification or certification is an advantage.
• Previous experience in a senior academic or administrative role, preferably in international or Middle East-based institutions.
• Awareness of regional educational regulations and cultural context in Saudi Arabia;
  Arabic language skills are beneficial but not required.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered learning in all academic initiatives.