JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Principal Training Centre. He/she supervises the administrative and technical staff. The incumbent of this post supervises the staff in the assigned training centre including professional and support staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the vocational training programme including: Supervising and providing guidance to all Senior Vocational Training Instructors,Technical Instructors, Academic Instructors and Trade Instructors in achieving the programme objectives; Preparing and ensuring the implementation of the weekly time-table; Coordinating the preparation, implementation, follow up and evaluation of the biennial work plans; Supervising and developing the instructional staff teaching competency through the use of integrated supervisory tools including classroom/workshop visits, seminars, action research; Planning and assisting in the implementation of suitable in-service training programmes based on the needs of the instructional staff; Preparing and reviewing the staffing table of the centre; Ensuring that orders of training supplies are submitted in accordance with established procedures; Ensuring that equipment and other training facilities are properly maintained and safeguarded. Assists Principal Training Centre in managing, supervising and coordinating the activities of the centre. Attends to student’s progress including: Reviewing the progress reports and marks of trainees and advising on any necessary educational and/or disciplinary measures to be taken as appropriate; Applying the TC’s rules and regulations to academic and administrative problems; Discussing student’s problems with concerned staff, and identifying appropriate courses of action; counseling with students on related matters. Supervises on-the-job training for VTC trainees. Liaises with government and private institutions providing similar training. Acts for the Principal during his/her absence. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Advanced university degree in one of the subjects taught at the centre or in education or psychology; A certificate or diploma showing completion of a course of at least one year duration in education or education psychology or instructor training.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least three years’ experience in an administrative/supervisory capacity in a vocational educational institution, is required. At least two years’ experience in teaching or instructing in subjects relevant to those taught at the Training Centre, is required.

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic and English.