Academic Coordinator: Primary Curriculum Lead (Permanent)

Globeducate; Paris; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Globeducate International Schools is seeking an experienced Academic Coordinator to lead curriculum implementation, support teaching and learning, and drive high academic standards across the school. The role requires strong leadership, data-driven improvement and collaboration with staff to deliver outstanding educational experiences.

You will work closely with school leadership to monitor progress, coordinate professional development, and promote safeguarding and wellbeing for all students

Qualifications

• University degree in Education or a relevant subject area.
• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership or a related field is highly desirable.
• Significant teaching experience with a proven track record of delivering strong student outcomes.
• Previous leadership, coordination or middle-management experience within a school environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment, student progress monitoring and school improvement processes.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to analyse academic data and implement effective improvement strategies.
• Outstanding organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the wellbeing of all students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and implementation of the academic curriculum in alignment with the school's educational vision.
• Monitor student progress, academic performance and teaching quality to ensure high standards of learning and achievement.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and professional support to teaching staff.
• Coordinate academic meetings, curriculum reviews and professional development initiatives.
• Analyse assessment and achievement data to inform improvement strategies and targeted interventions.
• Promote effective teaching practices, innovation and continuous improvement across the academic programme.
• Collaborate with pastoral, inclusion, safeguarding and student support teams to ensure holistic student development.
• Support positive student engagement, wellbeing and a safe learning environment.
• Build strong and effective relationships with families, supporting meaningful home-school partnerships.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently applied and that concerns are appropriately reported.
• Contribute actively to whole-school initiatives, strategic projects and the ongoing development of the school.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Data analysis

Curriculum development

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Safeguarding

Inclusion

Education

B.Ed in Education

Master's in Education

Tools

Job description

Globeducate International Schools is seeking an experienced Academic Coordinator to lead curriculum implementation, support teaching and learning, and drive high academic standards across the school. The role requires strong leadership, data-driven improvement and collaboration with staff to deliver outstanding educational experiences.

You will work closely with school leadership to monitor progress, coordinate professional development, and promote safeguarding and wellbeing for all students