IB Coordinator 

Key Responsibilities:

• To model and encourage a culture of kindness.
• To administer all aspects of the IBDP program, including:
• Maintaining complete records of IB publications.
• Ensuring that administrative procedures be carried out correctly and that deadlines be kept according to IBO instructions.
• Keeping copies of all correspondence with IBO including forms, documents, reports.
• Coordinating all IB activities at the school.
• Liaising with those responsible for the timetable to ensure that the requirements of the IB are complied with in the timetable.
• Notifying the accounts department of IB payments due, where applicable.
• Keeping the Head of the school consistently informed of IB developments.
• Serving as liaison between administration, staff, students, parents and the IBO, and thus handling all relevant communication with the different IB offices.
• Being familiar with all IB procedures as listed in the Handbook.
• Contributing to the marketing of the program within and outside the school
• To communicate with parents and students
• To ensure student success within the program
• To support teachers
• To supervise the administration of IB assessments
• To manage the resources of the program
• Teaching load of two courses

Successful candidate will need:

• A Bachelor of Education degree, or an initial degree plus a relevant teaching qualification such as a PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.
• Proven experience teaching IB at high school level, preferably within an American/IB curriculum school.
• Strong knowledge of inquiry-based learning and hands-on education.
• Demonstrates successful leadership, organisation and management skills.
• Excellent communication, public relations and collaboration skills.
• Exhibits a strong professional commitment to the successful implementation of the IB Diploma Program.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Exemplifies a strong work ethic with a willingness to contribute to the general welfare of the total School program.
• Maintains a positive, professional, and collaborative disposition that compliments the school and the GEMS organisation.