CP Coordinator

Job description

We are looking for a qualified CP Coordinator to join our established team at GEMS Education, in Dubai, starting from August 2026.

Core responsibilities:

• 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.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in effective teaching and helping students succeed. While experience in teaching the IB Middle Years and Diploma programmes is preferred, outstanding educators from any curriculum background are encouraged to apply. A genuine passion for working in a non-selective and culturally diverse community is also a key requirement. Additionally, the candidate should possess:

Key requirements:

• 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.

Your package and benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for one child, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of service gratuity.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities around the world as we continue our expansion.

GEMS teachers also have free access to our loyalty app which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and two-for-one offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.