CP Coordinator - Aug 2026

GEMS International School, Dubai Hills (GIS)

CP Coordinators,

August 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and oversee the effective implementation of the IB Career Related Programme (CP) at GEMS International School, ensuring full alignment with IB philosophy, Programme Standards & Practices, and the school’s strategic vision.
• Support and guide teachers in the planning and delivery of high-quality, inquiry-based, concept-driven learning, promoting consistency, rigour, and progression across all CP subject groups.
• Ensure clear vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment within the CP and across the wider IB continuum, supporting smooth transitions between PYP, MYP, and DP.
• Coordinate and quality-assure CP assessment practices, including standardisation, moderation, and reporting, to ensure clarity, fairness, and consistency for students and families.
• Promote inclusive teaching and learning practices across the programme, supporting effective differentiation to meet the needs of a diverse international student body, including EAL, gifted learners, and students requiring additional support.
• Lead the use of assessment data and programme-level evidence to monitor student progress, inform interventions, and drive continuous improvement across the CP.
• Oversee key CP components, including Approaches to Learning (ATL), Service as Action, interdisciplinary learning, and the CP Personal Project, ensuring strong implementation and compliance with IB requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Principal, senior leaders, Heads of Department, and pastoral teams to support whole-school priorities and ensure coherence across academic and pastoral provision.
• Plan and facilitate professional learning to build staff capacity and confidence in CP teaching, learning, and assessment, supporting both experienced and new IB educators.
• Engage proactively with parents and the wider school community to communicate the CP philosophy, curriculum structure, and assessment approach.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through academic enrichment initiatives, events, and co-curricular opportunities that enhance the CP learner experience.
• Model and uphold GEMS values and the IB Learner Profile, fostering reflective practice, professional growth, and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

• The ideal candidate will have:
• A recognised professional teaching qualification at degree level (e.g. B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent), with experience teaching at Secondary level.
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ successful teaching experience, ideally within an IB Careers Related Programme (CP) environment, with evidence of strong student outcomes and effective classroom practice.
• Demonstrable experience in curriculum coordination, middle leadership, or programme-level responsibility, including supporting colleagues, contributing to curriculum planning, and driving consistency and improvement across a programme.
• A strong understanding of IB CP philosophy, frameworks, and assessment practices, including unit planning, criteria-based assessment, and Approaches to Learning (ATL).
• Experience working within an IB continuum school is preferred, though strong candidates from other international or national curricula with relevant leadership experience will be considered.
• A passion for inquiry-based, concept-driven learning, with the ability to inspire and support teachers across multiple subject areas.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead collaboratively and build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and senior leaders.
• The vision, energy, and commitment to contribute to the continued success of GEMS International School, supporting high standards within a diverse international community.
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning, reflective practice, and contributing to a forward-thinking, collaborative school culture aligned with GEMS values and the IB Learner Profile.
• What we offer:
• All positions attract an excellent remuneration package, including competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for 1 child, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.
• GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE.
• We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.
• Next steps:
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Those successful at the initial stage will be invited to interview.
• Interviews will be held both in person and online, for opportunities beginning August 2026.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
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