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 facilitate 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.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised professional teaching qualification at degree level (e.g.
  
  B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent), with experience teaching at Secondary level.
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ successful teaching experience, ideally within an IB Careers Related Programme (CP) environment, with evidence of strong student outcomes and effective classroom practice.
• Demonstrable experience in curriculum coordination, middle leadership, or programme‑level responsibility, including supporting colleagues, contributing to curriculum planning, and driving consistency and improvement across a programme.
• A strong understanding of IB CP philosophy, frameworks, and assessment practices, including unit planning, criteria‑based assessment, and Approaches to Learning (ATL).
• Experience working within an IB continuum school is preferred, though strong candidates from other international or national curricula with relevant leadership experience will be considered.
• A passion for inquiry‑based, concept‑driven learning, with the ability to inspire and support teachers across multiple subject areas.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead collaboratively and build positive relationships with staff, students,…