Head Of Vocational Education

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Academy s vocational education strategy in alignment with institutional goals and national workforce priorities.
• Lead the planning, development, and expansion of vocational education and training programs.
• Identify emerging industry trends and recommend new qualifications and training initiatives.
• Establish key performance indicators and monitor departmental performance.
• Oversee the design, review, and continuous improvement of vocational curricula and qualifications.
• Ensure all programs are competency-based and aligned with the UAE National Qualifications Framework and relevant accreditation requirements.
• Approve learning outcomes, assessment strategies, and training methodologies.
• Monitor program effectiveness and graduate employability outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance requirements.
• Lead program accreditation, re-accreditation, and audit activities.
• Establish and monitor quality assurance systems for vocational education.
• Prepare reports and submissions required by regulatory authorities.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, industry associations, government entities, and professional bodies.
• Establish advisory committees to ensure industry input into vocational programs.
• Facilitate workplace learning internships, apprenticeships, and industry-based training opportunities.
• Represent the Academy at vocational education forums, conferences, and industry events.
• Manage and supervise vocational education faculty, trainers, assessors, and support staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify professional development needs.
• Promote innovation and best practices in vocational teaching and assessment.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor student recruitment, retention, progression, completion, and employment outcomes.
• Ensure effective student support services for vocational learners.
• Promote career development and employability initiatives.
• Support Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer processes.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
• Ensure effective utilization of training facilities, laboratories, workshops, and equipment.
• Participate in resource planning and procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities for commercial training and revenue generation.
• Lead the development and management of maritime vocational qualifications and diplomas.
• Ensure alignment of vocational programs with STCW requirements, UAE National Qualifications Framework standards, and Ministry of Education regulations.
• Develop articulation pathways between vocational diplomas and bachelor s degree programs.
• Coordinate with shipping companies and maritime organizations to secure sea-training opportunities for students.
• Support the Academy s strategy of integrating academic and vocational education pathways.
• Contribute to the development of new maritime and logistics vocational programs that address national workforce needs.
• Successful accreditation and compliance outcomes.
• Graduate employment and progression rates.
• Student retention and completion rates.
• Number and quality of industry partnerships established.
• Timely review and enhancement of vocational programs.
• Revenue generated through commercial training activities.
• Staff performance and professional development achievements.
• Stakeholder satisfaction levels.

• Master s degree in vocational education, Education, Training and Development, Workforce Development, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in vocational education and training.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or management position.

• Doctorate in Education, Vocational Education, Educational Leadership, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in quality assurance, vocational assessment, or training management.
• Experience working with qualifications frameworks and accreditation bodies.