IB Primary Years Programme Coordinator

The Elementary School PYP Coordinator provides pedagogical and programme leadership for the implementation, development, and continuous improvement of the IB Primary Years Programme. Working collaboratively with school leadership and teachers, the Coordinator leads curriculum development, planning, assessment, professional learning, and programme evaluation, building teacher capacity and maintaining coherence with IB standards and ISPP priorities. The Coordinator oversees the Programme of Inquiry and curriculum documentation, serves as the school’s key liaison with the IB, and supports teachers to deliver a high-quality PYP that develops student agency, curiosity, critical thinking, international-mindedness, and a lifelong love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, monitor, and advance the implementation and development of the IB PYP in alignment with ISPP Guiding Statements, policies, and educational priorities.

• Provide pedagogical leadership for curriculum development, promoting concept-driven, inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning, reflection, collaboration, and innovation.

• Lead curriculum review and development with team leaders and specialist teachers, including the Programme of Inquiry, scope and sequence, and other curriculum documentation.

• Support teachers in developing a clear understanding of the whole curriculum and the vertical and horizontal articulation of learning across the Elementary School.

• Facilitate the development of high-quality transdisciplinary units that deepen conceptual understanding and develop students’ Approaches to Learning (ATLs).

• Oversee the accurate and consistent maintenance of curriculum planning and unit documentation in Toddle.

• Maintain, communicate, monitor, and advance the school’s PYP Action Plan.

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and substantial experience as an elementary classroom teacher, preferably including experience in an international school setting.

• Proven experience as an IB PYP Coordinator and educational leader, with a strong record as an exemplary classroom practitioner.

• Demonstrated experience using learning management software to lead and manage PYP programme planning, curriculum documentation, and the articulation and monitoring of learning across the Elementary School.

• Recent IB PYP Coordinator training and/or participation in an IB regional conference.

• Evidence of ongoing, relevant professional development.

• A master’s degree, or current enrolment in a master’s programme, in Education, Educational Administration and Leadership, Curriculum Studies, or a related field.

• Active contribution to the IB Educator Network (IBEN).

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across the school community.

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands.

• Strong pedagogical knowledge and understanding of:

  • Current IB PYP principles, standards, and practices.

  • Learning and development for students aged 3–12.

  • Inquiry-based, concept-driven, and transdisciplinary learning.

  • Assessment practices and the effective use of learning data.

  • Inclusive education and student wellbeing.

  • Current developments and issues in international education.

• Effective verbal, written, and public communication skills.

• Ability to facilitate professional dialogue, lead change, and build the capacity of others.

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