PYP Coordinator

IB Coordinator is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for the effective organization of the IB curriculum program. The IB Coordinator reports to the School Principal.

Major Responsibilities

• Design a curriculum within the IB framework that embraces teaching and learning for pupils from age 2 to 18.
• Work collegially within the Primary School to support the school’s vision, mission and philosophy; support the school’s curricular and philosophical commitments as an IB World School; and assist the Primary School in meeting its planning goals.
• Help promote a culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, exercise leadership and strive for academic excellence.
• To maintain accurate written and/or electronic records of all aspects of the IB PYP and MYP program.
• Ensure that the school meets all IB regulations and deadlines.
• Plan and organize the teaching PD, especially the IB PD for all the teachers

Key Requirements

• Holder of Bachelor's Degree and teacher's qualification
• At least 8 years' of full-time experience in mainstream education
• High proficiency in English
• An ability to Integrate teaching and management for IB Curriculum (or UK curriculum), the school developed during the tenure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and vision for the future of educational practice
• A passion for education and excellence; ability to inspire colleagues, to accept responsibility, show in their actions and decisions firmness, fairness, consistency and integrity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the IB programmes and of key developments, issues and trends in international education
• Excellent leadership skills
• Work effectively as a member of a team
• Courage to introduce and manage change and innovation
• Ability to show good cultural understanding and differentiation between students from various backgrounds
• Ability to absorb information, analyse data and present overall picture and trends
• Flexible, inclusive and pragmatic management style
• Clear strategic thinking
• High level interpersonal and administrative skills
• Articulate and a strong communicator
• Confident in meeting and communicating with others
• Possess good organisational skills, manage time efficiently and be able to meet deadlines