Assistant IB DP Coordinator

Canberra Grammar School; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 13.5% superann?

Professional development funding

Salary packaging arrangements

Onsite health clinic

14 weeks paid parental leave

Staff fee concessions

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School invites applications for an Assistant IB DP Coordinator who will lead the Diploma Programme Core and support the Assistant Director of Academic Education in Years 11 and 12. You will guide Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service, ensuring coherence, quality and academic integrity, while promoting evidence-informed improvement across the programme.

You are a collaborative educator with strong organisational judgement, ready to work with

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary degree and recognised teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of the IB Diploma Programme and its Core components (TOK, EE, CAS).
• Experience leading or coordinating curriculum, programme or Core.
• Ability to monitor student progress and translate insights into improvements.
• Collaborative leadership style coordinating others while respecting authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Diploma Programme Core, including Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service.
• Support the Assistant Director of Academic Education in leading Years 11 and 12.
• Ensure coherence, quality and academic integrity of the Core.
• Drive evidence-informed improvement within the IB Programme Standards and Practices.
• Coordinate teachers and supervisors without displacing Heads’ authority.

Skills

IB DP knowledge

Curriculum coordination

Educational leadership

Assessment moderation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary degree & teaching qualification

Job description

• Lead the intellectual and experiential heart of the IB Diploma Programme
• Join a collaborative, ambitious and evidence-informed academic team
• Take the next step in your educational leadership career

About the Role

The Assistant IB DP Coordinator leads the Diploma Programme Core, comprising Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service, and supports the Assistant Director of Academic Education (IBDP) in leading the Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12.

The Assistant Coordinator holds the coherence, quality and academic integrity of the Core, monitors student progress across it, and drives evidence-informed improvement within the International Baccalaureate Programme Standards and Practices. The role guides and coordinates the teachers of Theory of Knowledge and the supervisors of the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service, without displacing the authority of Heads of Department and Faculty.

Beyond the Core, the role undertakes delegated operational, academic and compliance leadership on behalf of the Assistant Director and contributes to strategic planning and programme coherence across Years 10 to 12.

About You

You are a collaborative and accomplished educator who combines intellectual curiosity with strong organisational judgement and a genuine commitment to student success.

You understand what makes the IB Diploma Programme distinctive and are energised by the opportunity to bring its Core to life. You build confidence and capability in others, establish clear and reliable systems, and lead through influence, expertise and trusted relationships.

You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary degree and recognised teaching qualification
• ACT teacher registration through TQI, or the ability to obtain registration
• Demonstrated knowledge of the IB Diploma Programme and its Core: Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service
• Experience leading or coordinating a curriculum, programme or Core component, including assessment, moderation and quality assurance
• The ability to monitor student progress, interpret evidence and translate insights into meaningful programme improvement
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to coordinate the work of others while respecting established areas of authority
• A commitment to the full life of an independent school, including participation in activities outside regular hours when required.

All team members at CGS are required to have:

• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• A current National Police Check
• Full working rights within Australia.

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• School fee concessions (for permanent team members)

Working at CGS

At Canberra Grammar School, you will join a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking community committed to delivering an exceptional education.

Our educators are encouraged to grow, innovate and make a meaningful difference. They place student learning and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, inspiring young people to pursue personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

If you are ready to inspire curiosity, encourage courageous thinking and help students explore the beliefs, values and ideas that shape our world, we would love to hear from you.

Canberra Grammar School is an Independent Anglican School offering outstanding academic education, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to day and boarding students of all backgrounds and faiths within a community guided by Christian values.

The School respects and nurtures all students as individuals, seeking to inspire, support and celebrate the efforts of all in realising their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical aspirations.

Building on the professional expertise of its staff, the commitment of its community and the resources of the nation’s capital, Canberra Grammar School aims to be the most dynamic and distinctive centre of learning in Australia.