Coordinator, IB Diploma Programme

The IB Coordinator :

• Fulfills an important management role with responsibility for the effective organization of a curriculum programme and contributing to policy formation.
• Ensures the philosophy of the IB Learner Profile and ATLs are the central foci of the curriculum throughout the IBDP programme.

Responsible for:

• Promoting the IB Diploma Programme, its philosophy and aims to the wider school community, increasing its uptake by students in the sixth form
• Providing helpful and comprehensive information on the IBDP to parents and students both before choosing and while studying the programme
• Recruiting and appointing suitably qualified and skilled teachers for the IBDP, in collaboration with the Head of Secondary
• Coordinating the induction of teachers who are new to the IBDP and ensuring their successful adoption of IB approaches to Teaching and Learning
• Identifying PD opportunities and IB training for staff in the programme
• Actively promote the IBDP throughout the school and in the community by taking appropriate initiatives
• Ensuring the quality of provision in all aspects of the programme
• Establishing critical and meaningful links with the IB, with other IB schools in the region to further develop the IBDP and opportunities for its enhancement
• Maintaining IB publications and school records according to the guidelines of the IB
• Ensuring that the school complies fully and punctually with all IB requirements and deadlines
• Managing and notifying the business office of all payments and costs
• Leading the school five-year review and consulting with the IB
• Acting as an organized and effective member of the school’s Secondary Leadership Team
• Assisting with the daily administration in the Secondary School
• Planning Secondary School continuous improvement in collaboration with the Secondary Leadership Team
• In conjunction with the Head of Secondary, Deputy Head and Student Support Coordinator, develop and oversee the admissions procedure to the IBDP
• Managing and overseeing the provision of subject options, student option choices and the timetabling of them for the IBDP.
• Ensuring quality control of schemes of work in each department through liaising with the HOD’s and using the managebac platform
• Assist students in selecting and writing application for their university placements in conjunction with the academic counselling team
• In conjunction with Deputy HOS and Head of the Sixth Form assist in organising the High School graduation ceremony.

Principal Objectives:-

• To undertake tasks associated with the daily running of the IBDP
• To promote the professional autonomy of all staff, in order that they may carry out their duties and responsibilities effectively
• To support effective learning for all IBDP students
• To organize parent conferences, assemblies, open days, etc. as required by the Head of Secondary
• To be available for supervision and on-call duty during class time as required of all senior leadership staff
• To liaise with parents in order to support teachers and students
• To be responsible for creating an effective academic calendar for assessment and reporting to maximize learning time and manage workload for all IBDP students and teachers
• To liaise closely with Deputy Head-Pastoral and the Student Support Coordinator to ensure all students have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

Key attributes, qualifications and experience

• The successful candidate will have and demonstrate
• At least 5 years’ experience in the IBDP as a teacher
• Experience as a Head of Department or a similar leadership role in the IBDP
• Experience as an examiner, workshop leader or other senior IB role would be a strong advantage
• Experience of curriculum development and staff performance development
• A strong sense of values coupled with a strong understanding of the school’s mission, vision and aims
• A high level of organization, energy and drive to achieve the best outcomes for students
• A high level of openness and honesty in working with colleagues
• A strong sense of teamwork
• The ability to think quickly, respond to situations and be consistent in decision-making.

We Offer

• An attractive employment package that includes tax free salary, free accommodation, free utilities and medical insurance, end of service gratuity and annual return flights to the home country
• A supportive teaching environment with a commitment to Professional Development
• The opportunity to live and work in a wonderful and liberal part of  UAE with an amazing cultural and geographical past

The Recruitment Process

Candidates interested in applying must provide the following:

• A completed application form
• Letter of application, stating why they are the best candidate for the role, addressing the criteria and responsibilities outlined above.
• Contact details for three referees, who must be direct line managers/supervisors. At least one must be from the candidate’s current school. 

The deadline for applications is Thursday 15th March

Candidates will be shortlisted for telephone/video call interviews, with final face-to-face interviews to be held subsequently

Please contact the PA to the Head of Secondary with any queries that you may have regarding the positions advertised: pa.sec@rakacademy.org