MYP Coordinator

We are searching for a highly organised and motivated MYP Coordinator who is passionate about the IB mission and values who is able to promote innovative and inquiry based educational strategies. The post will start from Easter 2022 but an earlier start may be possible. The successful candidate must be able to offer a subject however this will be a reduced timetable to allow time for administration.  

General Role and Responsibilities  

• Ensuring the integrity of the Middle Years Programme    
• Leading the MYP teachers by good example, be empathetic and supportive.     
• Disseminate relevant, up to date information regarding the MYP and Core Values, including but not limited to curriculum developments, administrative changes and relevant sections from IB publications such as sections from the MYP Coordinator Notes, and Programme Standards and Practices     
• Ensure the MYP programme is implemented correctly and align with the IB  MYP Standards and Practices     
• Liaise and build relationships with the offices and regional offices, the School Services Manager and relevant organizations within and IBWS     
• Lead and organize the MYP evaluation process and maintaining contacts with the IBWS representative    
• Inform teachers of the required and necessary professional development to meet MYP requirements, and enable the necessary arrangements    
• Ensure that every new teacher and new and administrator is informed and supported about MYP programme implementation and requirements    
• Establish and maintain a calendar of MYP events and deadlines     
• Monitor the delivery of the programme to ensure assessment deadlines and requirements are met    
• Advise and support teachers regarding assessment    
• Organize and chair meetings for MYP teachers in coordination with the Head of Secondary    
• Consult with teachers about IB teaching standards and practices, including the Learner Profile, ATL’s and encouraging Service as Action    
• Manage the access and encourage the use of MYIB amongst MYP teachers     
• Maintain contact with IB Answers and IBIS     
• Ensure that Interdisciplinary learning takes place in each year of the Programme    
• Coordinate and guide the students through the Personal Project in MYP 4&5    
• Monitor the construction and delivery of the Service and Action programme across the school    
• Teach a reduced timetable to ensure time for administration 

Pastoral Responsibilities  

• Oversee any pastoral issues arising in years 7,8 and 9 during the school day        
• Work in close cooperation with the boarding staff to ensure clear and timely communication of concerns    
• Work closely with the SENDCo to ensure pupil concerns and safeguarding issues  are communicated clearly and in a timely manner    
• Communicate pastoral concerns and issues with parents as appropriate      
• Ensure that students are properly supervised during the school day whilst on the La Garenne campus

Person Specifications  

• Knowledge of international accreditation, inspection and evaluation frameworks     
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form     
• Educational leader and outstanding teacher     
• Sound decision making, solutions focused, knowledge of child protection and health and safety     
• Experience in developing and/or sustaining high performance teams     
• Knowledge of IB Standards and Practices, and knowledge of the MYP curriculum framework    
• Kind and with a natural empathy for young people     
• Passionate and dedicated to teaching     
• Committed to the school ethos     
• Innovative, flexible, calm and efficient under pressure     
• Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills     
• Excellent communication skills including the use of ICT     
• Outstanding organizational and administrative skills     
• Capable of forming and expressing an independent view, whilst working effectively as part of a team     
• Friendly with a professional approach capable of inspiring confidence    
• Willing to work hard and with enthusiasm 

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:  

• Educated to Bachelors or preferably Master’s Degree level    
• PGCE or equivalent and Qualified Teacher Status    
• Leadership experience - preferably in an international school setting    
• Past experience in a boarding environment preferred 

If you are interested in this role, please email a CV and covering letter to hr@la-garenne.ch