MYP Coordinator

Role Responsibilities 

Pedagogical Leadership

• Ensure that student voice plays an important part in planning

• Drive inquiry-based teaching and learning

• Ensure that the ATL skills are embedded into the pedagogical approach to teaching and learning

• Ensure that all staff receive the leadership, support, challenge and information necessary to sustain motivation and secure improvement in their teaching

• Promote and support all aspects of the IB philosophy 

 

Team management

• Lead the curriculum leaders & grade level leaders and chair regular meetings throughout the year

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and implement professional growth and development models (appraisal and PD)

• Participate in the selection and appointment of staff as guided by the Head of School

• Support and develop MYP network initiatives (such as job-alike)

• Liaise with and support the admissions department for new student applications into the

• Assist and develop the marketing of the school in coordination with the marketing department

• Coordinate and lead whole school events and parent information sessions

• Actively engage and develop intiatives with the IB regional network

 

Strategic Development

• Collaborate as a member of the Senior Leadership team contributing towards the strategic development plan and annual improvement plans

• Support the development and maintenance of relevant school policies and procedures in-line with the IB’s guiding philosophies

• Collaborate with the other IB coordinators to lead on IB authorisation and evaluations

• Contribute to establishing and maintaining strong links with local, regional, and international organisations and communities

• Coordinate and develop, together with the senior leadership team, the professional development goals and objectives leading staff PD and other sessions throughout the year

• Collaborate with the other IB Coordinators to build smooth transitions between the IB phases

• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of liaison between year levels with a view to a seamless transition between the three programmes

• Establish and manage any budgetary requirements to ensure the programme is adequately resourced

 

Curriculum implementation

• Proactively lead in following the requirements of the programme through its implementation cycle

• Ensure that all related staff are fully up to date with all IB requirements and relevant information

• Oversee the development of the MYP

• Coordinate and develop grades 6-10 in accordance with the MYP

• Liaise with colleagues in the elementary and high schools to ensure consistency of approaches to teaching and learning

• Coordinate with the personal project and service action coordinators plus others to ensure that the requirements of the MYP are being met

• Ensure the teachers, parents and students understand and are involved with the philosophy, practicalities and the guiding principles that underpin the MYP

• Communicate with parents at regular intervals and in a practical manner the philosophy and methodology that drive the MYP

 

Teaching and Learning

• Leading by example achieving high standards of learner achievement and motivation through excellent teaching

• Ensure faculty understand and follow the curriculum and share high expectations about the quality of their teaching including lesson planning.

• Support the development of teaching and learning strategies to improve learning outcomes

• In collaboration with the senior leadership team manage the assessment and reporting schedule and oversee the issuing of reports to the learners and parents

• Work with colleagues from the other divisions of the school to establish a coherent transition between ES, MS & HS

• Participate in the scheduling process to ensure that the schedule supports student learning in the MYP

 

Application Process

Interested candidates please go to "APPLY FOR THIS JOB".

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend face-to-face and/or Zoom interview with our recruitment team.

Candidates are requested to provide three referees for pre-employment reference check from current and previous employers.  The referees must be the Principal, Head of school or the direct supervisor from the school management team.

ISA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate background check.

General Requirements for International Teaching Positions

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g. BEd, PGCE)
• Minimum two years’ experience of classroom teaching in mainstream education sector
• Previous experience of teaching the IB curriculum is preferred, high potential candidates without IB experience might be considered
• Well-versed in various teaching resources including digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning
• Sensitivity to the cultural differences
• A willingness to actively participate in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes