The requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and recognised teaching qualification

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an inquiry-based or IB setting

• Experience in a leadership or coordination role

Strong understanding of:

• PYP framework

• inquiry-based pedagogy

• assessment for learning

• IB training and/or IBEN experience (preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive pedagogical improvement

1. Programme & Curriculum Leadership (Core Responsibility)

• Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and ongoing development of the PYP programme** Oversee and continuously refine the Programme of Inquiry (POI) to ensure:

• vertical and horizontal alignment

• conceptual depth and transdisciplinary coherence

• Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum are aligned and documented

• Monitor the impact of the programme on student learning and outcomes, using data to inform improvement

Ensure the programme reflects:

• inquiry-based learning

• student agency

• the IB Learner Profile

2. Pedagogical Leadership & Teacher Development**

• Provide pedagogical leadership across the programme, modelling and promoting best practice in inquiry-based learning** Coach and support teachers in:

• planning

• assessment

• differentiation

• Lead collaborative planning and reflection cycles

• Design and facilitate ongoing professional development, including IB-mandated training

• Support the induction of new staff into the PYP

3. IB Programme Implementation & Compliance**

• Ensure the school meets all IB standards and practices** Lead processes related to:

• IB authorization and evaluation

• programme review and action planning

• Act as the primary liaison between the school and the IB

4. Collaboration & Professional Culture**

• Lead a culture of collaborative planning, professional inquiry and reflective practice**

• Ensure teachers access and effectively use IB frameworks, documentation and professional learning communities

• Promote ongoing collaboration across year levels to ensure coherence, consistency and continuous improvement

5. Community & Communication**

• Communicate effectively with parents and the wider community about the PYP programme**
• Lead and support key learning events (e.g. exhibitions, learning journeys)

6. Leadership & School Development**

• Contribute as a member of the Junior School Leadership Team**

• Support the development of the school’s mission, vision and strategic priorities

• Lead and support whole-school initiatives related to teaching and learning

7. Operational Responsibilities (Supporting Role)** Support the organisation of school systems, including:

• timetabling

• events

• staffing logistics