CP Coordinator
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- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the IB Career-related Programme (CP), ensuring full alignment with IB standards, practices, and philosophy.
- Oversee the planning, delivery, and ongoing development of the CP curriculum, including the core components: Personal and Professional Skills (PPS), Reflective Project, Language Development, and Service Learning.
- Work collaboratively with Heads of Department and subject teachers to ensure effective integration of CP pathways with the wider Secondary curriculum.
- Lead on student progress, assessment, and reporting within the CP, ensuring high-quality tracking, support, and intervention where required.
- Manage IB compliance, documentation, and programme evaluation, including preparation for IB verification, evaluation, and authorization processes.
- Support and develop CP teaching staff through professional learning, guidance, and quality assurance.
- Act as a key point of contact for students and parents, providing guidance on CP pathways, post-16 options, and progression routes.
- Establish and maintain external partnerships relevant to CP pathways, including vocational providers, universities, and industry partners.
- Contribute to whole-school initiatives, Secondary leadership discussions, and cross-programme collaboration where appropriate.
- Promote the CP as a high-quality, aspirational pathway, supporting student engagement, retention, and progression.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education, or an initial degree plus a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDE or equivalent).
- A minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience within a Secondary School environment, ideally within an IB or international school setting.
- Demonstrable experience teaching or coordinating within IB programmes, with specific experience of the IB Career-related Programme preferred.
- Strong understanding of IB CP framework, requirements, and assessment, including the CP core components.
- Experience of curriculum leadership, coordination, or programme management.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and external partners.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Professionally certified teacher, meeting the requirements of relevant regulatory bodies (e.g. KHDA or equivalent).
- A proactive, reflective practitioner with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional learning.
- Advanced or IB-specific qualifications are preferred but not essential.
- Availability to start in August 2026.