ACS International Schools is looking for a Diploma Coordinator to join the team at ACS Cobham.
The main purpose of this role is to lead the Diploma team which awards graduation certification from ACS Cobham. The Diploma team oversees the High School Diploma, AP examination pathway and the IB Diploma. This includes liaising with Heads of Department and Heads of House the Head and leading the TOK, EE and CAS Coordinators. To continuously improve the quality of the Diploma programme for the benefit of the students. Assist in overseeing curriculum development related to the AP/HS Dip program.
Key Competencies:
- Understand and implement the school’s plans for strategic growth
- Take initiative and implement positive change in line with ACS vision, values and strategy
- Integrate technology in meaningful ways and use technology tools effectively
- Build, foster and participate in productive learning communities
- Foster an inclusive learning community in line with ACS’s charitable aims and ambitions
- Use research, data and collective experience to develop informed situational awareness and plan next steps
- Communicate with teachers and subject area leaders professionally, positively, and enthusiastically with a growth orientation
- Reflect (personally and collaboratively) on, and continually improve professional practice in ways that strengthen academic achievement
- Serve as a personal and professional role model for academic middle leaders
- Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, with university degree in relevant subject domain(s)
- International teaching experience and implementation of international curriculum frameworks
- Knowledge of and commitment of the ethos/values of the IB programme
- Qualified to work with vulnerable populations (children and young people).
Safeguarding:
ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity, and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.
ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
ACS Cobham International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
