IB DP Coordinator — Lead Curriculum & Assessments

GEMS Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Accommodation

Annual return flights

Private medical insurance

Tuition fee benefit for up to 1 child

Visa sponsorship

Relocation Allowance

End of service gratuity

GEMS Rewards

Job summary

GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi seeks an outstanding IB DP Coordinator to lead the Diploma Programme from January 2027. The role focuses on upholding IB standards, guiding teachers, and coordinating programme administration to ensure student success.

The successful candidate will collaborate with students, parents and leadership while promoting continuous improvement and strong teaching and learning within a vibrant international community in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) or subject-related degree with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/PGDE/state licence).
• Strong experience within the IB Diploma Programme, ideally including IBDP Coordinator or IB leadership/coordination role.
• Solid understanding of IBDP standards, assessment requirements, policies and programme administration.
• Experience supporting teachers and students within an IB environment, driving high teaching standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee effective implementation and ongoing development of the IB Diploma Programme in line with IB standards and school priorities.
• Ensure IB requirements, policies, procedures and assessment regulations are met; coordinate deadlines and submissions.
• Support DP teachers in curriculum planning, assessment, moderation and delivery of IB teaching and learning.
• Coordinate administration of the Diploma Programme (registrations, examinations, internal assessments, IB communications).
• Collaborate with students, parents, teachers and leadership to support subject selection and progression.
• Lead professional learning and collaboration across the DP team to promote best practice.

Skills

IBDP Expertise

Leadership

Curriculum Planning

Assessment Standards

Stakeholder Mgmt

Team Leadership

Education

B.Ed / Education Degree

PGCE/PGDE or Equivalent

Job description

GEMS American Academy Abu Dhabi seeks an outstanding IB DP Coordinator to lead the Diploma Programme from January 2027. The role focuses on upholding IB standards, guiding teachers, and coordinating programme administration to ensure student success.

The successful candidate will collaborate with students, parents and leadership while promoting continuous improvement and strong teaching and learning within a vibrant international community in Abu Dhabi.