International Baccalaureates Diploma Programme Coordinator - Port Dickson, Malaysia - UCSI International School Sdn Bhd

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Position Title : Coordinator, Diploma Programme (DPC) Programme : IB Closing Date for Applications : 31 March 2024 Start Date : August 2024 Description of Position:A key leadership role in the implementation and development of the programme is provided by the Diploma Programme coordinator. It is important that the job description of the coordinator includes recognition of this leadership function, in addition to the management roles of general programme administration and communication. Diploma Programme implementation requires significant expertise in change management and a detailed understanding of the principles and practices of the Diploma Programme. The coordinator, acting together with other school leaders, needs to have the authority to plan and manage the processes of change necessary for developing the programme. They also need to have a good knowledge of the regulations and procedures described in the Handbook of procedures for the Diploma Programme and the General regulations: Diploma Programme. The coordinator needs sufficient time allocation to do the job properly, reflecting the extensive demands of the role, and needs to be part of the school leadership team, in order to raise the profile of the Diploma Programme at the highest level. Many schools also recognize the seniority of the post‐holder with a title such as "Director of year 11 and 12 studies and Diploma Programme coordinator". The coordinator has responsibility for communicating information to all members of the school community, administering all internal and external assessment and acting as the primary point of contact between the school and the IB. The following illustrate some of the additional aspects of this role that should be taken into consideration.
Job Details:

• Guiding the school community.
• Determining admission to the Diploma Programme.
• Working with Diploma Programme teachers.
• Scheduling Diploma Programme courses and the school calendar.
• Supporting the core.
• Articulating curricular expectations leading to the Diploma.
• Programme.
• General administration.
• Designing a database for the IB community.
• Administering the IB Diploma Programme budget and teacher professional development.
• Organizing and completing the five‐year programme evaluation.
• Student progression to further education.

The coordinator position includes a teaching assignment. Requirement:

• Must understand the DP programme well and has taught at least 5 years in the programme.
• If have prior DPC experience will be helpful.
• Must have at least Bachelor's in education or equivalent from a recognized overseas University with PGCE certification or equivalent.
• International teachers whose first language is in English and have completed a Post Graduate Degree in Education, a bachelor's degree in education, a Diploma in Teaching / Education or an equivalent.

EXPAT Package:

• Salary to commensurate qualification and experience with school's salary scale.
• One flight in at the beginning of contract and one flight to exit at the end of the contract.
• School Tuition for children is fully sponsored by the school (other fees, application/registration fee & tech fees applies) for expat teachers.
• Housing allowance is provided.
• Professional development is encouraged and depending on the need of the programme.
• Dental benefit.
• Paid school holidays.
• Medical leave allocation.
• Employees Provident Fund allotment.
• Relocation allowance.

About UCSI International School Sdn Bhd:

The UCSI Schools Group has 3 campuses in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Campus, Subang Jaya Campus and Springhill Campus. Two of its campuses focuses on British school curriculum while the other one focuses on the IB.While maintaining a strong focus on core curriculum which includes British school curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and International Primary Curriculum, we aim to complement the formal curriculum with a series of CCAs which students' experiences form a cornerstone of their holistic education for the 21st century. The rapid advancement of technological innovations, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students learn to have a repertoire of soft and hard skills to enable them to succeed in a future economy that is still in the making. Through our unique CCA experiences, our students can exhibit soft skills like creativity, leadership abilities, teamwork, flexibility, communication skills, resilience and an enterprising spirit that will enable them to stay relevant for the future.UCSI International School focuses on eight critical characteristics in our learning content and experiences. The rapid advancement of technological innovation, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students have a repertoire of soft and hard skills. We therefore place a strong emphasis on Character Education, Global Citizen Skills, Problem-based Collaborative Learning, and co-curricular activities amongst others, forming a truly holistic education for the 21st century.Our emphasis in education isn't only labelled in academic and creative excellence, but to equipped students with 21st century skills such as character, communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, while inculcating virtues such as integrity, honesty, and empathy in our students. We believe that students that have a developed moral compass and practical wisdom in a challenging and fractured world will make a positive impact for life.