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Start date: August 2027
Application deadline: November 2026
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
About this role
The role of Primary School Principal/ PYP Coordinator is that of a leader of learning and as such they are a member of the pedagogical leadership team. These additional duties include: supporting the professional growth and efficacy of the PYP teaching staff; conducting interviews of potential hires; contributing to the development of school policies related to teaching and learning; communicating school policy and procedure to relevant teaching staff; coordinating and facilitating weekly PYP meetings; serving as a model of the school culture by promoting the values and philosophy that underpin good professional practice; and actively working to build relevance between the VIS guiding statements and everything we do as a school community
Responsibilities
Duties specific to the PYP Coordinator:
- Promote understanding and use of all PYP documents and oversee the record of completed planners.
- Publish the school’s programme of inquiry and facilitate the process for review of POI and other curriculum documents together with the school leadership.
- Facilitate and design staff development activities together with the leadership team.
- Support the teaching staff in the development of unit planners and student inquiries.
- Develop and lead community and PYP parent information sessions in collaboration with relevant staff members.
- Keep staff up to date with current developments in the programme.
- Prepare and submit documentation required for PYP authorization and evaluation in consultation with school leadership.
- Provide a liaison between the school and the IB.
- Register teachers for professional development activities.
- Support subject area teachers in curriculum development.
As Primary School Principal:
- Participate in the execution of the school’s strategic development plan.
- Collaborate with the Student Support Coordinator to design supports for students with learning needs.
- Responsible for organizing mentoring, coaching and when appropriate, supervision of pedagogical staff in accordance with VIS Professional Growth Policy.
- Coordinate reporting of student learning.
- Participate as needed in child study meetings and in child welfare meetings.
- Contribute to the development of structures and systems relevant to the health and safety of all VIS students and staff.
- Make recommendations for the purchase of suitable resources to support the implementation of the programme.
- Set up systems for communication and collaboration among all staff members involved in implementing the programme.
Requirements
Minimum BA in teaching, additional qualification or relevant experience in pedagogical leadership.
Prior Experience in school-based leadership.
5 years teaching PYP in an accredited international school preferred.
Additional evidence of authorized PYP training.
Experience & credentials
Minimum experience: 5 years
Experience
Proven experience as a teacher leader in an IB international school setting.
Comprehensive understanding of PYP frameworks, standards, practices, and assessment strategies.
Alignment with school values and a commitment to promoting a culturally proficient learning community.
The ability to lead alongside experienced educators, leveraging their collective leadership strengths.
Strong interpersonal capabilities, with experience in coaching, mentoring, and providing pedagogical oversight.
A reflective professional who seeks to encourage the development of peers at different stages of practice while promoting high standards.
Credentials
Minimum BA in teaching, additional qualification or relevant experience in pedagogical leadership. Minimum 5 years teaching PYP in an accredited international school. Additional evidence of authorized PYP training.
Compensation & benefits
Housing allowance for first five years, flight and shipping allowance to Lithuania, private health insurance, one flight home annually for five years.
Visa and work authorization
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