Vacature International Baccalaureate (IB) - Curriculum Manager Biology and Psychology required for the Diploma Programme Development Department

Group Four (Experimental Sciences) Biology with a Second Subject (Preference for Psychology)
The role will be in the Diploma Programme (16-19 age range) curriculum department as a curriculum manager in groups 4 (experimental sciences) to support the development and management of the biology curriculum. A post has arisen due to the expansion of the department. The sciences curriculum review is in progress, so the post will be an exciting opportunity to manage and develop a new sciences curriculum for the IB diploma programme. The post holder will also be responsible for other courses dependant on expertise and experience. An ability to support for example Psychology or Sports Exercise and Health Science (or any other DP subjects) will be an advantage and will complement the current team.

The Diploma Programme (16-19 age range) is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students for success at university and life beyond. The programme is normally taught over two years. IB Diploma Programme students study six courses at higher level or stand level chosen from each of groups 1 to 5 provide breadth of experience in languages, social studies, the experimental sciences and mathematics. The sixth subject may be an arts subject chosen from group 6, or the student may choose another subject from groups 1 to 5.

Curriculum Managers are responsible for leading and managing curriculum research, review and development for a number of subjects, producing the subject guides, teacher support material and professional development materials for educators. Within the DP curriculum department, the post holder will work closely with a team of curriculum managers, led by the curriculum area head. The successful candidate will also liaise regularly with staff in other IB departments, including assessment, publications and professional development. The responsibilities also include working with external stakeholders such as teams of teachers, examiners, and consultants.

• A qualification at degree level in a relevant subject area;
• Significant experience in teaching one or more related subjects at the 16-19 age range in any environment, IB or otherwise;
• Experience in curriculum design and development and/or educational research;
• An understanding of current developments and trends in education;
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills;
• Excellent communication skills in English, and the ability to communicate in another language is an advantage;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• An ability to work in teams with internal and external stakeholders in face to face and electronic collaborative environments;
• Experience of using relevant IT packages including the ability to use a variety of desktop applications;
• Ability to prioritize work over diverse timelines and meet tight deadlines.

Salary: 46,000 to 57,000 Euros per year, dependent upon experience

Start date
From 1st July 2012.

Location
The post will be based in The Hague, the Netherlands.

An international hire package will be available to assist a successful candidate to relocate to the Netherlands. The position will involve some international travel and weekend work

The International Baccalaureate is an equal opportunities employer.

With schools as far South as Cape Town in South Africa, as far North as Tromsø in Norway, as far East as Vladivostok in Russia and as far West as Muscat in Oman, the IB Africa, Europe, Middle East region is both geographically large and culturally very diverse. At present there are more than 804 schools in 82 countries teaching one or more of the three IB programmes. All three IB official languages—English, French and Spanish—are represented among the IB World Schools in our region.

Agency calls not appreciated.

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