Deputy College Principal at Eagle HR Consultants

The Deputy College Principal will be responsible for the smooth running of the college’s academic affairs, overall objectives, and the needs of staff and students, providing leadership, direction, and coordination within the college. The post-holder must be able to work with a wide range of people, including other managers, and is expected to be highly organized, proactive, work with a high degree of accuracy, and maintain confidentiality.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for students and staff for academic performance and behavior.
• Hold lectures, prepare learning materials, and devise relevant practical. Set examinations and marking schemes; give continuous assessment tests, assignments, and presentations.
• Manage and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the college, consistent with its vision, mission, core values, philosophy, and guiding principles.
• Ensure that departmental functions and discipline of staff and learners are consistent with agreed policies.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of relevant legislation and changes in the education sector.
• Provide support and be responsible for the recruitment of faculty.
• Set and monitor appropriate targets to achieve short-term plans and ensure the institution meets these targets.
• Ensure the trainers offer an education that is practical, problem-solving-based, and student-centered (competency-based).
• Establish termly and annual master timetable for instructional programs.
• Supervise instructional programs, evaluate lesson plans, and observe classes regularly.
• Supervise attachment and clinical rotations of students, ensuring strong alignment with the industry.
• Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment.
• Establish professional rapport with students and staff.
• Display high ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and college personnel.
• Research and collect data regarding the needs of students.
• Keep academic staff informed and seek ideas for institutional improvement.
• Conduct necessary meetings for proper functioning of the institution.
• Maintain master timetable and work plan for all trainers.
• Monitor established schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom and clinical areas.
• Maintain visibility with students, trainers, parents, and management.
• Communicate regularly with parents to create a cooperative relationship supporting the student.
• Complete all records and reports in a timely manner as requested by management.
• Communicate with management regularly about the needs, successes, and general operation of the college.
• Ensure student records are complete and current.
• Protect the confidentiality of records and information gained as part of professional duties.
• Organize and supervise class attendance and address the special needs of students.
• Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with staff, parents, and management.
• Attend required committee meetings and extra college-sponsored functions.
• Perform any duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of employment.
• Enforce the uniform policy to ensure a college environment focused on group academic achievement.
• Perform any other assignments given by the Head of the Department

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role or as a senior head of department in a tertiary college.
• A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Administrative experience in educational administration, including budget management, curriculum development, and strategic planning.
• Clear and effective communication with various stakeholders.
• Ability to make informed decisions in various situations, considering the best interests of the institution.
• Knowledge of educational trends to enhance the college’s academic programs.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ethical and professional conduct.
• Visionary leadership for the college’s future growth and success.
• Complete discretion in handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Creative thinking and implementation of solutions for complex problems.
• Ability to identify gaps against best practice.