PYP Coordinator

Position Overview

The PYP Coordinator is a key pedagogical leader responsible for ensuring the coherence, integrity, and high-quality implementation of the IB Primary Years Program across Grades 1–5. As the guardian of the PYP, the role promotes inquiry-based learning, conceptual understanding, student agency, and personalized learning.

Working closely with divisional leaders and IB coordinators across the continuum, the PYP Coordinator ensures alignment with IB Standards and Practices, supports curriculum and assessment coherence, and uses data to inform teaching and learning improvement.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s degree in Education or Educational Leadership preferred, and bring extensive experience teaching and leading within the IB Primary Years Program. Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning, curriculum design, assessment, and data-informed practice is essential.

Safeguarding Statement

At Dwight School Cairo, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers and members of the community to share this commitment. Rigorous safeguarding checks, including reference verification, criminal background checks and ongoing safeguarding training, are required for all employees. Any adult working with or on behalf of the school must follow all safeguarding policies, uphold the highest standards of professional behaviour and ensure that every student is safe, respected and valued.