Ibdp Coordinator

PaRK International School is a top-tier international school that aims to guide and inspire students to be happy and successful in their adult lives. This is an exciting time to join the team as we are designing our growth roadmap and new members of the senior school leadership team will be able to actively participate in this project.

To join our team we are looking for a well-qualified and talented IB Diploma Programme Coordinator. The position of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Coordinator is a key role in the school. They will be responsible for overall leadership and management of our IB Diploma Programme, as well as the achievement of excellence in international education in line with PaRK IS ethos and values. They will have responsibility and ownership of the DP curriculum, quality of teaching and learning, pastoral support and university guidance, within Grades 11 and 12 of PaRK IS Senior School.

**To lead on the development and maintenance of an outstanding IB Diploma Programme**:

- To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for all students on the IB Diploma Programme in accordance with the curricular policies of the school;
- To lead initiatives to develop and enhance teaching and learning in the IB Diploma Programme in line with the latest national and international thinking;
- To be responsible for the routine management of the IB Diploma Programme and IB Diploma Courses;
- To liaise with the Senior Deputy Head to ensure optimum assessment and reporting systems for IB students;
- Together with the Head of Student Progress, to monitor and support the overall progress and development of IB students, including those with special educational needs, and the gifted and talented;
- To undertake the annual review of the IBDP exam results including the production of a report for the board, including suggestions for future actions;
- To liaise with the SEN and EAL coordinators where appropriate;
- To register students with the IBO and ensure that they meet all IBO requirements, including examinations and coursework;
- To manage on-line learner programmes with Pamoja Education for students taking on-line courses, ensuring that registration, tracking and progress data, and examination entries are undertaken in accordance with IBO and Pamoja regulations;
- To liaise with the Examinations Officer to ensure compliance with the IBO and examination procedures;
- To oversee the Extended Essay, ToK and CAS programmes in liaison with the teachers responsible for those areas of the Diploma;
- To work with the Senior Deputy Head to assist with the transition from iGCSE to IBDP;
- To monitor and evaluate academic standards for the IB courses in line with agreed school procedures, including bench-marking against other schools, and against international standards;
- To take a lead in ensuring that the school community is adhering to IBO Academic Honesty policies;
- To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up to date information relating to the IB Diploma Programme and IB Diploma Courses on Managebac and the school’s MIS (iSAMS);
- To co-ordinate, oversee the administration and evaluate staff participation at IB workshops;

**To lead on excellent pastoral provision for Grade 11 and 12 students**:

- To line manage the Head/s of Year for Grades 11 and 12
- To attend 'HoY Meetings', and liaise with other HoYs and the Senior School Leadership Team to determine policies and procedures which maximise the academic success and wellbeing of the students;
- To build excellent relationships with the students in the year group, fostering positive contact with parents/guardians and to support teachers to do the same;
- To act as a significant behaviour management presence to ensure an optimal positive environment within the school;
- To plan and lead year group assemblies;
- To determine the key aspects of the year calendar for grades 11 and 12, in conjunction with the Senior School Leadership Team;
- To support the admission process of new students by meeting with potential students and their parents to improve adjustment to their new environment;

**To lead on the provision of outstanding university and careers support and advice**:

- To line manage the International University Adviser and Portuguese University Adviser, overseeing their work to ensure that students and parents receive the best possible university and career guidance and support resulting in outstanding post-school outcomes;
- To be available in the summer to support and advise students, parents and colleagues following the publication of the IB results;

**General Leadership responsibilities**:

- To perform the normal duties of a member of the Senior School Leadership Team, including the attendance of SSLT meetings and the undertaking of performance management reviews as required;
- To schedule and chair IB meetings as required to ensure the smooth running of the IBDP and meet the need