IB MYP Coordinator & Secondary Leadership

JAC Recruitment; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is seeking an experienced MYP Coordinator to lead the implementation and ongoing development of the IB Middle Years Programme across the school's Secondary division in Malaysia.

Working with the Head of Secondary, School Leadership Team, and teachers, you will ensure IB alignment, support curriculum planning and assessment, and foster a high-quality inquiry-based learning environment to strengthen student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of teaching experience, preferably in an international school.
• Strong experience with IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
• Experience as an MYP Coordinator or IB leadership is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) across the Secondary School.
• Ensure compliance with IB Standards and Practices and support ongoing programme development.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all MYP-related matters within the school.
• Coordinate programme evaluation, authorisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate MYP documentation, records, and programme requirements.
• Lead curriculum planning, mapping, and development across subject areas.
• Ensure effective vertical and horizontal curriculum articulation in line with MYP expectations.
• Support and promote interdisciplinary learning and collaboration among teaching teams.
• Review, monitor, and support the development of MYP unit planners.
• Ensure curriculum delivery reflects inquiry-based and student-centred learning principles.
• Monitor the implementation of MYP assessment practices and assessment criteria.
• Support assessment moderation, standardisation, and quality assurance processes.
• Monitor student achievement data and provide recommendations for academic improvement.
• Support effective student reporting and communication of progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and ongoing support to teachers in MYP curriculum delivery and classroom practice.
• Facilitate MYP-focused professional development programmes and sharing of best practices.
• Identify teacher development needs and recommend appropriate training opportunities.
• Promote collaborative planning, reflective practice, and continuous professional growth among staff.
• Support the development of IB Learner Profile attributes and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills.
• Encourage student agency, reflection, inquiry, and independent learning.
• Conduct programme reviews, quality assurance exercises, and improvement initiatives.
• Analyse academic and programme performance data to identify opportunities for enhancement.
• Lead MYP-related parent workshops, information sessions, and community engagement activities.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Secondary and academic leaders on broader school development initiatives.
• Contribute to school improvement planning, academic development, and whole-school strategic objectives.

Skills

IB MYP knowledge

Curriculum planning

Teacher coaching

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education

3–5 years teaching experience in international school

Job description

JAC Recruitment is seeking an experienced MYP Coordinator to lead the implementation and ongoing development of the IB Middle Years Programme across the school's Secondary division in Malaysia.

Working with the Head of Secondary, School Leadership Team, and teachers, you will ensure IB alignment, support curriculum planning and assessment, and foster a high-quality inquiry-based learning environment to strengthen student outcomes.