Assistant Head of School

MYP coordinator & Co-Assistant Head of school (either Academic or Pastoral lead)

The role might include teaching one or two classes.

Reports to: Head of School

MYP coordinator: 

The MYP coordinator together with the PYP & DP Coordinator and Head of school will be responsible for the pedagogical leadership within the school. The MYP coordinator will show their ability to act as a leader within the Pedagogical leadership team. 

A commitment to collaborative planning is central to the philosophy of the MYP. The MYP coordinator has a crucial role in this process and will take responsibility for ensuring that pedagogical and curriculum aspects are discussed; information is disseminated, and the programme is planned, taught and assessed collaboratively in accordance with IB standards & practices. 

Documentation:  

• Ensures that copies of IB publications pertaining to the MYP section of the school are available to and communicated to all staff members.  
• Ensures all curriculum requirements are met and appropriately documented (subject and interdisciplinary unit plans, vertical/horizontal meetings etc.) as well as assessment standardisation.
• Creates and coordinates MYP IB development plans and actively contributes to the formation and implementation of the whole school’s strategic and IB development plans. 
• Observes teaching, learning, assessing and collects all necessary information considering the status and changes of the programme.
• Responsible for ensuring that IB standards & practices are met and understood by the team and the community.
• Coordinate, plan and organise for a successful 5 year IB evaluation of the programme (next evaluation: 2025/26). 
• Update all print and web-based materials related to the MYP Programme, in collaboration with the Marketing and Admissions Manager.
• Review and adjust school policies, and ensure that they are implemented appropriately. 
• Manage the MYP section on Managebac (e.g.reporting)

 Professional Development: 

• Oversees the teachers’ professional growth and development along with the rest of the leadership team.
• Ensures teachers to collaborate and to develop their professional skills via professional learning communities (e.g. faculty meetings, PD days, etc.)
• Ensures training requirements are met for the 5-year evaluation visit by developing a PD plan tailored to the priorities of the section.
• Keeps a record of workshop attendance and certificates.
• Assists teams or individuals in developing units or other MYP requirements.
• Provide induction training for new MYP teachers.  

Resource Management: 

• Establishes an inventory of resources to facilitate efficient management. 
• Coordinate the purchase of suitable resources to support the implementation of the programme. 

Communication & Leadership: 

• Works collaboratively with parents, education specialists and other organisations.
• Organise surveys and focus groups to gather feedback from community members 
• Prepares and leads weekly faculty meetings and PD days. 
• Organising presentations and workshops for parents to develop their understanding of the MYP philosophy and goals.
• Publishes articles pertaining to the programme in the school newsletter and for external magazines, etc.
• Coordinates MYP field trips and overnight trip plans for the section to allow for a wide array of activities that will enhance students’ learning, school trips etc. 
• Responsible for student reviews, communication with the Learning Support Teacher and family to ensure an adequate plan is prepared and support is given.
• Updating/being familiar with/ communicating inclusive needs.
• Supporting the scheduler to ensure that the MYP schedule meets IB requirements. 
• Participates in relevant steps of the admissions process. E.g. check language and programme placement and communicate languages of incoming students to teachers, etc.
• Work in conjunction with the Advisory teacher to establish a rigorous service component.  
• Monitor the MYP core programme to ensure core time is optimally used and that student progress is monitored. 
• Ensure that uploading of PPs is smooth and on time. Analyse PP results with the PP coordinator.
• Liaise with the IB coordinators to ensure a smooth transition from PYP to MYP and from MYP to DP.  
• Support the scheduler with internal examinations organisation.  
• Effectively communicate issues of malpractice to students and ​parents in collaboration with relevant members. C
• ontribute to budget creation and manage the MYP budgets.P
• articipate in recruitment of MYP teachers.W

hilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual responsibility undertaken may not be identified. The duties outlined above are not intended as a restrictive list and may be extended or altered to include other tasks that are commensurate with the role as directed by Senior Management.C

o-Assistant Head of schoolI

n collaboration with the Head of school and second Co-assistant head of school, is responsible for :R

• ecruitment and induction of new staff members.O
• verseeing the administrative staff (marketing & communication team, administration team, operations officer).S
• upporting the Admissions team (reviewing student files during applications process).S
• taff professional growth and evaluation.P
• reparing and implementing strategic plans and IB development plans.O
• rganising/coordinating various school events (exhibitions, school plays, etc..) and presentations.M
• aintaining clear, open, and regular communication with parents, addressing any concerns or inquiries.D
• eveloping a strong school image and collaborative relations with the local community and other organisations. P
• lanning and leading teachers’ collaborative planning time, faculty meetings and professional development days.L
• eading the pedagogical team (IB coordinators), ensuring that the IB standards and practices are met.I

f Academic lead:D

• eveloping, updating and implementing school and IB academic policies, ensuring they are aligned with IB standards and practices and the school’s mission and guiding principles.O
• verseeing through-school curriculum planning and implementation.O
• verseeing and coordinating examination sessions.O
• verseeing the master scheduling, ensuring that the schedulers optimise resources and maintain balanced workloads for staff. This also includes coordinating the sports scheduling.D
• irect supervision of Primary Years Programme and coordinator I

f Pastoral lead:W

• orking closely with the Learning Support teacher, school psychologist and IB Coordinators to support students' well-being and academic growth, and to ensure their needs are monitored, with appropriate plans set up when necessary.L
• eading the staff well-being committee.O
• verseeing and developing the through-school pastoral programme.D
• eveloping, updating and implementing school and IB pastoral and safeguarding policies, ensuring they are aligned with IB standards and practices and the school’s mission and guiding principles.W

hilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual responsibility undertaken may not be identified. The duties outlined above are not intended as a restrictive list and may be extended or altered to include other tasks that are relevant to the role.

  People Management : YES  ☑ NO &

nbsp; Budget Management :  YES  ☑ NO D

esirable Personal Attributes:A

ble to set clear expectations and stretching goals A depth of understanding of the programmeAbility to judge learning effectiveness An unwavering commitment to the development of students A demonstrable passion for the professionExcellent organisational skills, proactivity and detail orientationAbility to work under pressure and at a fast paceA positive attitude to change An excellent classroom practitioner A continuous improvement mindsetA strong sense of responsibility