Secondary School IB Diploma Programme Coordinator - Immediate Hire

Job Title:

Secondary School IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

Line Manager:

School Head

General Purpose of Job

• Responsible for fostering positive self-esteem and supportive relationships for all pupils, founded upon respect and mutual trust.
• Responsible for maximising the academic progress of the pupils they teach by delivering the very highest standards of teaching and learning.
• Promote a positive, purposeful and professional working atmosphere that encourages cooperation and challenge whilst valuing the contribution that individuals make to the success of the school.
• Promote equality of opportunity for all regardless of race, religion or gender and encourage excellence, resourcefulness and perseverance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Overall Responsibilities

• Responsible for fostering positive self-esteem and supportive relationships for all pupils, founded upon respect and mutual trust.
• Responsible for maximising the academic progress of the pupils they teach by delivering the very highest standards of teaching and learning.
• Promote a positive, purposeful and professional working atmosphere that encourages cooperation and challenge whilst valuing the contribution that individuals make to the success of the school.
• Promote equality of opportunity for all regardless of race, religion or gender and encourage excellence, resourcefulness and perseverance.

Specific Responsibilities as IB DP Coordinator

• Exercise pedagogical and administrative leadership within the International Baccalaureate DP programme, the to-be-developed transitional foundational programme linking it to the Hong Kong junior secondary curriculum and the curricular interface in between.
• Create and sustain school policies that allows staff to access the different processes regarding special educational needs, assessments, language and academic honesty.
• Liaise, communicate and coordinate between the school and the IBO.
• Lead the IB DP curriculum through working with, and supporting, teachers in the planning and teaching of subjects within the six groups of the programme, as well as the core of Creativity, Activity and Service, the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge, and in supporting assessment work.
• Take a lead role in overseeing the core of the programme. This includes ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of what the core consist of, and their role within it.
• Help staff teach towards the International Baccalaureate`s philosophy, create opportunities for staff to collaborate and support each other.
• Hold parent workshops to keep them informed of a wide range of issues such as an overview of the programme, the core of the programme, assessment procedures, revision strategies and academic honesty, as well as sharing ideas on how parents can best support them through the programme.

Teaching and Learning Responsibilities as Teacher (in a subject stated by the applicant to fulfil the school’s needs)

• Apply the curriculum aims and objectives in the IB Diploma Programme and the Secondary Education Curriculum Guide (CDCHK, 2017), its Supplementary Notes (CDCHK, 2021), and their subsidiary subject/KLA curriculum guide(s) related to this job position, in a school-based manner according to the school’s development plans, into the planning, implementation and evaluation of the school’s curriculum, learning, teaching and assessment, in English.
• Plan, prepare and evaluate lessons, activities and learning and teaching strategies through the maintenance of a professional teaching plan, in active collaboration with peers and individually as necessary.
• Provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment in which consideration is given to the individual development of all pupils.
• Differentiate learning and teaching and associated resources in a manner that challenges and interests the pupils and is appropriate to the needs and skill-levels of pupils.
• Take responsibility for learning and teaching and associated resources in a manner consistent with school policies and procedures, including advice and recommendations offered from the Inclusion team.
• Apply, where appropriate, IT capability to enhance learning and teaching.
• Be open and adaptable to changing circumstances and guidelines.
• Contribute to and maintain consistency with internal and relevant external marking schedules and moderation procedures.
• Engage pupils fully in the assessment and self-evaluation process.
• Carry out a range of formative and summative assessments of pupil’s attainment for feedback to the pupil, further planning for individual, group and class work, whole-school planning and target setting, reporting to parents and other authorized requesting external agencies, informing pupils’ transition from year to year, and writing and maintaining relevant records for individual pupil files in school.
• As academic staff member of a boarding school, provide biweekly late-afternoon learning support to boarders’ learning.
• Applicants experienced and interested in boarding education are welcome to state their preference to take up a Boarding Housemaster / Housemistress role with reduction in lesson load.

Pastoral Care and Pupil Management

• Accept fully the established Harrow philosophy that children should be treated in such a way that always maintains their dignity.
• Monitor the work of class pupils, providing guidance, advice and support, fostering self-esteem.
• Write and maintain relevant records for individual pupil files and writing reports.
• Motivate pupils through praise, displaying an interest in the pupils and the presentation of well-structured stimulating lessons and activities.
• Lead moral education sessions for small groups or the whole class as required.
• Communicate and consult with parents on a regular basis maintaining records as appropriate.
• Value and promote links with charities and the community.
• Communicate and consult with the Inclusion team in order to implement recommendations.
• Actively maintain the high standards of behaviour and dress of pupils in the classroom and in all school locations and activities.
• Follow policies with regard to the health and safety of pupils both on and off the school premises when pupils are under the school’s jurisdiction.
• Take a pastoral interest in pupils in curriculum and extra-curricular activities and around the school environs so that they feel noticed, valued and cared for.
• Participate in and contribute towards meetings for any of the purposes above.

Accountability

• Be respectful of the needs of colleagues and the school with regards to cooperation, collegiality, deadlines and team cohesion.
• Participate positively in meetings, follow policies and generally contribute to the effective and efficient running of the school.
• Promote professional dialogue, share ideas about teaching and learning and support other teachers in developing good practices and new approaches and initiatives.
• Engage positively in, and contribute to, INSET activities offered by the school.
• Enthusiastically contribute to cross-curricular links and initiatives, and extracurricular activities.
• Be involved in new initiatives within the school as part of ongoing professional development.
• Take an active interest in maintaining subject knowledge, learning networks and current educational research.
• Constructively contribute towards school developments and to implement agreed whole school policies and initiatives.
• Contribute and respond positively to the outcomes of the school’s self-evaluation reviews and inspections.
• Behave in a manner befitting a role model for the pupils of the school and in a manner that brings only respect to colleagues and the reputation of Harrow.
• Be proactive in maintaining and developing your IT capability in line with the Digital Learning Strategy.

House Responsibilities

• Assist students to foster a sense of honour and belonging and strive them to uphold the reputation of their House.
• Build a personalised learning environment for students and have a very detailed knowledge of the students for whom they should be responsible.
• Help students with strong links and mutual support within each House shape the House’s unique character.
• Know each member of the House in detail and support them academically, in their lives and in their personal development.
• Provided students with the most impartial assessment and effective guidance if they encounter problems in their lives and studies.
• Provides students with a small community that is more closely connected to the school, and extends the range of activities and support available to students.
• Organize college activities often include sports days, charity events, dance competitions, music competitions, athletic contests, and a wide range of activities that foster a positive spirit of play and a sense of honour.

Boarding and Non-boarding Duties

• Apart from the normal duties, staff shall be required to assist with extra-curricular and other school duties, including attending boarding or non-boarding duties after school hours and during school holidays as may be required by the Headmaster/Headmistress. The Headmaster/Headmistress may also require staff to attend educational courses or seminars.

Safeguarding

• Take seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and to work together with others to identify, assess, and support children who are suffering harm.

Other Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with parents through effective parent-teacher communication and home-school meetings and/or workshops as appropriate.
• Take part in the professional planning and implementation of student admission activities.
• Undertake other reasonable duties (including cover for classes) as requested by members of the Senior Leadership Team and any duties that the Head Master/Mistress deems necessary for the effective operation of the school.  

Requirements

Education, training and qualifications

• Appropriate degree, with secondary education and IBDP teacher training recognised worldwide, in Hong Kong or the UK, or other equivalent teaching qualification giving QTS.
• Working experience and knowledge of the IB DP Curriculum.
• Proficiency in English for teaching purpose.
• Evidence of relevant and challenging continuing professional development.

Knowledge and experience

• Effective implementation of learning and teaching strategies to achieve appropriately set teaching objectives that are in line with curriculum goals.
• Understanding of how children at the ages for secondary schooling develop and learn.
• Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, in accordance with all relevant safeguarding polices and practice.
• Knowledge and experience of how to use of IT effectively in promoting pupil learning.
• Previous experience or knowledge of working with pupils for whom English is not their first language, or with pupils at secondary level, is a bonus.
• Effective communication and engagement with parents.
• Previous experience of teaching children is necessary, whether under teacher employment (preferred) or teacher training (for fresh graduates).
• IBDP, Boarding House or House Staff Leader experience is preferred.

Personal qualities

• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• Passionate about teaching and a strong commitment to holistic education.
• The ability to inspire pupils through a genuine passion for learning and a desire to lead them towards outstanding academic outcomes.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Highly motivated, ambitious and collaborative.
• Demonstrate empathy, humility and genuinely care about children, taking the time to listen and motivate them.

Other

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check and no question regarding suitability to work with children.