IB Coordinator

PURPOSE

To ensure compliance with all aspects of phase(PYP/MYP/DP) keeping IB accreditation up to date at all times.

To lead and inspire IB practitioners being a professional and personal proponent of the IB philosophy.

ROLE

Facilitate and implement the use of phase (PYP/MYP/DP) Planners for all planning. Actively monitor and support teachers in ensuring these are kept up to date.

Remain up to date with the latest publications and filling out all the documentation requirements concerning the programme (email IB documents standards and practices procedures and declarations)

Ensure that any school decisions and publications with regards to IBO are well-known to all the teaching staff members

Establish collaborative planning sessions using Phase planners

Create and publish the school s POI

Lead and review the school s scope and sequence documents (curricula syllabi procedures and policies)

Ensure that essential agreements are formulated for assessment and for teaching and learning language

Participate in the formation of of the school s strategic development plan

Create any missing or required school documents and policies revising the previous documents in order for those to meet all the IBO requirements

Supervise and support the teachers responsible for and the students involved in the PYP exhibition in the final year of the programme (Year ) if appropriate to phase

Ensure celebration of Learner Profile in line with the schools Positive Behaviour Model if appropriate to phase

Professional Development:

Alongside the Leadership Team implement and lead professional development sessions throughout the academic yearensuring training is up to date for accreditation and re-authorization.

Ensure that staff members are made aware of professional development opportunities

Make recommendations regarding professional opportunities in and out of school

Assist teams and individuals in developing and documenting student inquiries

Organize and send staff to PYP/MYP/DP workshops as appropriate

Invite PYP/MYP/DP trainers into the school as appropriate.

Share with other IB schools successful planners unit banks videos and books examples of good IB practice and expertise with visits being made to schools which have a reputation for good teaching

Lead manage and support staff on a day to day basis - ensure school policies and procedures are implemented

Provide time when teachers can plan and reflect together (start middle and end of unit)

Other section of school specific

Quality Assurance of Teaching and Learning

Tracking and monitoring of Teachers evaluations

Ensuring teachers fulfil their academic obligations: lesson plans curriculum outlines

unit plans to be uploaded to the server.

Leading Curriculum Design

Curriculum content oversight

Leading Teachers appraisal

Curriculum Planning proforma and expectations

Responsibility for the effective delivery of the Homework policy

Administration of examinations public and internal.

Oversight of Curriculum progression from EY to Primary

Lead/organise coordinate with subject leads re subject student activity events

Ensuring quality of the learning environment especially in regards Subject areas

Oversight of planning of academic trips

Production of the Student and Parent Handbook

Gathering parental feedback of teaching and learning

Supporting creation of School timetable

Setting cover for teachers to ensure quality of learning

Deliver Staff Inset

Support School promotion activities.

Communication with parents including meeting them

Collaborating with Parent Relations Officer

Oversight of health and safety

Proofreading of school documents

In addition to management responsibilities to take on a teaching role in the school

Requirements

Formal teaching qualification required e.g. Bachelors degree in Education; Masters degree in education/leadership advantageous

Familiar with UK curriculum IB experience required

At least 2 years experience in relevant roles

Ideally from an English-speaking country

Qualified Teacher Status required

Proactive team-orientated socially adept and committed to children s well being

Commitment to and understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Clean and clear background check. (necessary)

Benefits