Contract DEPUTY PRINCIPAL TRAINING (ACADEMIC) SERVICES POSITION (RE-ADVERTISED)
Job Description
VACANCY:DEPUTY PRINCIPAL TRAINING (ACADEMIC) SERVICES POSITION (RE-ADVERTISED)
The Institution is seeking urgent applications for candidate for the position of the Deputy Principal Training (Academic) Services with the following attributes, experiences and qualification.
Site: Port Vila
Status: Contracted
Qualification: Minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ in a leadership role in a PSET institute
SALARY SCALE GRT Determination 19, Scale PAL 6.3
ANNUAL SALARY VT3,623,500
The primary responsibility of the Deputy Principal Academic Services is to provide professional insight and strategic leadership on the development, delivery and assessment of all qualifications and curriculum in VIT in order to ensure all learners have access to a high level of competency-based training and assessment. The Deputy Principal Academic Services also oversees the development and implementation of training program delivery strategies, evaluates and appraises assigned personnel and performs related work as required.
- The Institute has the primary purpose as the center of excellence for public technical, vocational, business, hospitality, and continuing education in Vanuatu, contributing to the economic and social development of all its islands and citizens.
- The Institute aims to appoint a solutions-driven, proactive and highly influential and effective professional who is committed to the institute’s improvement and is excited to lead the Training (Academic) Services in VIT’s next phase of development.
- This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a passion for education and its continued improvement. The role encompasses responsibility for ensuring excellent standards of teaching, learning and assessment, an outstanding student experience and external relationship building
- The successful candidate will have the expertise to head the Training Services Division Team, providing timely and efficient leadership to the VIT’s learner representative body, training, and other departments to ensure the Institute provides an exceptional learner experience at all times
- A statutory body enacted under the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT) Act of 2001, VIT as an Institute has eight (8) main functions. As a member of the senior management team, you will demonstrate a track record of achievement and have the talent and energy to inspire, motivate and develop those around you. You will be driven by your values, passion and determination to transform the lives of young people in Vanuatu.
What you will need to succeed:
- Be able to implement and enhance strategies for curriculum development to ensure that our curriculum offer meets local regional and international needs and trends.
- Be well versed with Competency Based Training
- Identify local, regional and national skills shortages and support opportunities for growth
- Be skilled in ensuring that the practices of areas under your responsibility meet and exceed the requirements of the VIT QMS
- Ensure that challenging academic, learner and financial targets are met, whilst providing outstanding service delivery to learners.
- Manage allocated budgets and ensure effective utilization of resources.
- Ensure targets for student recruitment are achieved and exceeded where possible
- To develop, enhance and maintain effective links with all key national and local stakeholders, professional bodies, public service partners, funding bodies, audit and regulatory frameworks
- A strong relationship with all industry sectors in Vanuatu
Key Selection Criteria:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent written and verbal skills,
- Demonstrate commitment to quality client service,
Experience:
Special Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work under minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Ability to promote new ideas and encourage continuous improvement,
- Demonstrate above average computer skills
Education:
Language:
Requires excellent language skills, both written and spoken, in Bislama, French or English
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