DP Coordinator

Inspired Education Group; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global education group is seeking an experienced IB Diploma Programme (DP) Coordinator for their International School of Milan, starting August 2026. The ideal candidate must hold a degree and a recognised teaching qualification, with significant IB teaching experience and leadership skills. Key responsibilities include providing academic leadership, ensuring compliance with IB standards, and supporting DP teaching staff. This role offers the opportunity to engage in an innovative educational environment focused on high-quality international education.

Competenze

• Significant experience teaching within the IB Diploma Programme.
• Previous experience as a DP Coordinator, Assistant DP Coordinator, or IB leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IB curriculum frameworks, assessment and evaluation processes.

Mansioni

• Provide academic and operational leadership for the IB Diploma Programme.
• Ensure full compliance with IB standards, practices and requirements.
• Support, mentor and quality-assure teaching staff.

Conoscenze

Organisational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration

Formazione

Degree in a relevant subject

Recognised teaching qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY

International School of Milan (ISM), part of the Inspired Education Group and its International School of Europe network, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated IB Diploma Programme (DP) Coordinator to lead and support the delivery of the IB Diploma Programme at one of its IB World Schools in Italy, starting August 2026.

The DP Coordinator will play a key leadership role in ensuring the highest standards of, learning and assessment within the IB Diploma Programme. Working closely with senior leaders, subject leaders and teaching staff, the post is ideal for an experienced IB practitioner with strong organisational skills, a collaborative leadership approach and a commitment to high-quality international education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide academic and operational leadership for the IB Diploma Programme
• Ensure full compliance with IB standards, practices and requirements, including programme documentation and evaluation processes
• Support, mentor and quality-assure DP teaching staff to drive consistently strong student outcomes
• Coordinate DP assessment, reporting, internal standardisation and external examination processes
• Lead curriculum planning, subject offerings and timetable coordination for the DP
• Support student guidance processes, including subject choices and academic monitoring
• Work closely with senior leaders to align DP provision with whole-school priorities
• Liaise with the IB Organisation and oversee all DP-related administration
• Promote the IB Learner Profile and a culture of academic excellence and wellbeing
• Contribute to whole-school leadership initiatives as required

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant subject and a recognised teaching qualification
• Significant experience teaching within the IB Diploma Programme
• Previous experience as a DP Coordinator, Assistant DP Coordinator, or IB leadership role
• Strong knowledge of IB curriculum frameworks, assessment and evaluation processes
• Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to lead, support and inspire staff within a collaborative school environment

Preferred:

• Experience in an international or multicultural school setting
• Experience working within a group or network of schools

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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