Academic Director (TVET) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, M2R EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical college in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking an Academic Director to lead educational initiatives and program development. This strategic leadership role emphasizes curriculum innovation, team building, and alignment with global educational standards. Candidates must possess a strong academic background, extensive leadership experience, and ideally a Master's degree in Education from a UK institution, along with a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Benefits

Housing allowance

Transportation allowance

Private healthcare insurance

Visa and Iqama costs covered

30 days Annual Leave

End of Service Award

Qualifications

• Strong background in technical/vocational education.
• Substantial leadership experience in academic oversight.
• Experience in higher education policy compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of academic programs.
• Oversee and inspire a multidisciplinary academic team.
• Drive integration of educational technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Additional qualifications in Business Administration

Job description

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
• TOTAL 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.