IB Careers Programme Coordinator - Aug 2025

Job description / Role

Job Description

Overview

The Academy

GEMS World Academy-Dubai (GWA) is a private, co-educational IB World School for PreK to Grade 12 students. Established in 2008 as a member of GEMS Education, the Academy is authorized to deliver the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP programmes, and is also accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We serve a multi-ethnic community in the heart of Dubai. Our ethos is grounded in the IB Learner Profile; we encourage intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and foster a real sense of communal endeavor. The Academy has gained national and international recognition for its work to improve outcomes for students, as well as its aspirational and inclusive vision. As a member of the GWA community, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Academy whilst working alongside an exceptionally talented group of teachers and leaders.

GEMS World Academy-Dubai develops inquiring, reflective, and caring learners who, through the rigor of the IB programmes, have the knowledge, skills, and character to take action and create a better, more peaceful world. Supported by highly qualified staff in world-class facilities, our diverse international community is encouraged to develop intercultural understanding and respect. Our aim is to be a world-class IB school that maximizes every student's learning and character to enable them to choose their own successful path and positively contribute to the local and global society.

The Role

Our Student Services department has transformed student outcomes and succeeded in inspiring a love of learning at GEMS World Academy, through the dedication of staff, their exceptional subject knowledge, and the department's forward-thinking approach to data and the curriculum. The department is highly regarded among our student body for the care and personal support offered to students. We are now looking for an innovative IB Career Programme Coordinator to join this successful team from August 2025.

Core Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates positive leadership and highly effective communication skills.
• Maintains utmost confidentiality at all times, due to the nature of personnel disclosure within the department/grade level.
• Models and encourages a culture of kindness in support of the GEMS/GWA core values.
• Responsible for review, monitoring, and quality assurance of the CP programme within each department.
• Assists with the accomplishment of strategic school improvement plans, including but not limited to leading scheduled and walk-in tours for CP families, meeting with CP families to address concerns, overseeing the development of departmental curriculum booklets, regularly updating the Academy website with relevant and up-to-date CP information, leading coffee mornings for current and prospective families, attending marketing events for the Academy that take place outside of regular working hours, supporting the retention of students in CP, etc.
• Coordinate end-of-year check-out procedures.
• Leads all areas related to transitional events into the CP programme and into post-secondary education.
• Prepares all materials for marketing, public relations, and community announcements related to the CP.
• Serves as a consultant/instructional coach for department/grade level colleagues to address student academic, behavior, and social needs.
• Handles all EURs and matters related to university support following the publication of results.
• Management of the BTEC Business Programme.

Curriculum, Progress & Assessment:

• Ensure the CP programme is in full compliance with the IB Programme Standards and Practices.
• Update CP Handbook annually and monitor staff and student compliance with expectations set.
• Monitor all policies (specifically, homework and assessment policies) to ensure they are followed.
• Responsible for review, monitoring, and quality assurance of the Summative calendar on Managebac and communicating tasks with Directors of Learning as requested by Principal or Assistant Principals.
• Assists in the preparation of necessary documentation of curriculum materials following the guidance of the Assistant Principals and Principal.
• Attends and leads all related Director of Learning meetings.
• Participates in timetable development as requested by the Principal or Assistant Principals.
• Assists CP teachers with orientation to subject or grade level curriculum.
• Oversees the design and implementation of CP student interventions and assists the team in the development of learning targets for students.
• Ensure reporting is accurate and reflects expectations of the CP.
• Meet weekly with Directors of Learning to monitor the CP programme.
• Responsible for review, collection, coordinating, typing, and copying, processing educational materials related to annual budget requests and ordering.
• Support with student subject selection.
• Oversee examination calendar and ensure all dates are included on the GWA Calendar.

Teaching & Learning:

• Models highly effective principles of teaching and instructional differentiation.
• Effectively models, communicates, and supports the implementation of best practices.
• Proactively addresses grade/department concerns and resolves them in a timely, professional manner.
• Monitors appropriate quality and quantity of homework by department.
• Works as a contributing leader with other grade and department chairs.
• Coordinate all IB training for CP staff to ensure staff are fully qualified to deliver the CP programme. New staff should be IB trained before commencing the new academic year.
• Coordinate all CP staff weekly CPD.

Personal Development, Welfare & Behaviour:

• Contributes positively to team building.
• Is aware of, and contributes to, the authorization of behaviour plans to impact student progress.
• Models appropriate dress, demeanor, and positive work ethics as defined by school standards.
• Ensure team members communicate regularly per division policy with families.
• Serves as a consultant for department colleagues to address student academic, behavior, and social needs.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience teaching in an IB setting. Genuine alignment with the philosophy of the IB and the values embodied in the Learner Profile are essential, as is a passion for teaching. In addition, we seek a candidate with:

• A Bachelor of Education degree, or an initial degree plus a relevant teaching qualification such as a PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent.
• Advanced qualifications are preferred but not essential.
• Teaching and/or administration experience (minimum 5 years preferred).
• Demonstration of successful leadership, organization, and management skills in current or previous roles.
• Strong public relations and positive, collaborative demeanor, alongside a robust work ethic and willingness to contribute to the general welfare of the total school programme.
• The experience, personality, and educational philosophy that aligns with a leading IB World School like GEMS World Academy.
• August 2025 availability.

Your Package and Benefits:

An excellent remuneration package is available for successful candidates including a competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, premium medical insurance and life insurance, working permit and residence visa, annual flight allowance, tuition fee concession, and other benefits in line with the UAE Labour Law. In addition to these, we offer:

• A highly collaborative working environment and excellent support system.
• An extensive programme of continuing professional development.
• Training with the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) for teachers delivering the IB.
• The chance to shape the future of the department in collaboration with the leadership team and external education professionals.
• The opportunity to develop personally and professionally, with access to a structured performance management system, and with opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to all of our sports facilities, termly fitness and wellbeing sessions, and staff social events.
• GEMS Rewards which offers a package of benefits for staff such as retail discounts, savings on gym memberships, cinema tickets, and many other offers.

If you are excited by this opportunity and are keen to apply, please ensure to mention in your cover letter if you will be traveling with a teaching partner and what subject/year groups they are qualified to teach.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced check.

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.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.