CP Coordinator

At GEMS International School, Dubai Hills (GIS), we empower students to become confident, curious, and compassionate global citizens. As a fully authorised IB World School, we offer the complete IB continuum — fostering a culture of innovation, academic excellence, and international‑mindedness.

Our educators are part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Together, we inspire students to lead with purpose and make a positive impact on the world.

We at GEMS International School, Dubai Hills are now welcoming applications from experienced CP Coordinators, with an opportunity available for August 2026.

• Lead, develop, and oversee the effective implementation of the IB Career Related Programme (CP) at GEMS International School, ensuring full alignment with IB philosophy, Programme Standards & Practices, and the school’s strategic vision.
• Support and guide teachers in the planning and delivery of high-quality, inquiry-based, concept-driven learning
  , promoting consistency, rigour, and progression across all CP subject groups.
• Ensure clear vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment within the CP and across the wider IB continuum, supporting smooth transitions between PYP, MYP, and DP.
• Coordinate and quality-assure CP assessment practices
  , including standardisation, moderation, and reporting, to ensure clarity, fairness, and consistency for students and families.
• Promote inclusive teaching and learning practices across the programme, supporting effective differentiation to meet the needs of a diverse international student body, including EAL, gifted learners, and students requiring additional support.
• Lead the use of assessment data and programme-level evidence to monitor student progress, inform interventions, and drive continuous improvement across the CP.
• Oversee key CP components, including Approaches to Learning (ATL), Service as Action, interdisciplinary learning, and the CP Personal Project
  , ensuring strong implementation and compliance with IB requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Principal, senior leaders, Heads of Department, and pastoral teams to support whole‑school priorities and ensure coherence across academic and pastoral provision.
• Plan and facilitiate professional learning to build staff capacity and confidence in CP teaching, learning, and assessment, supporting both experienced and new IB educators.
• Engage proactively with parents and the wider school community to communicate the CP philosophy, curriculum structure, and assessment approach.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through academic enrichment initiatives, events, and co‑curricular opportunities that enhance the CP learner experience.
• Model and uphold GEMS values and the IB Learner Profile
  , fostering reflective practice, professional growth, and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.