About This Role
Job overview
We seek an inspired and passionate DP Coordinato to join our dynamic school community. If you are driven to innovate, excel in your field, and collaborate with talented educators in a truly international setting, Raha Gardens Campus could be the perfect place for you.
About Us
Raha Gardens Campus is a renowned International Baccalaureate Continuum School located in Abu Dhabi. We are an IB continuum school offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. We pride ourselves on fostering holistic development, where academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement are seamlessly integrated.
Our diverse community comprises over 90 nationalities, where over 40 mother tongues are celebrated, creating a rich tapestry of cultures. We cater to children from Early Years to post-sixteen, and our facilities reflect our commitment to providing the best possible environment for learning and development.
As part of Taaleem, one of the largest educational providers in the UAE, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that our children and staff are prepared for success in an ever-changing global landscape.
Job Requirements
Support student recruitment through promotional materials, information sessions, and guidance for prospective families.
Communicate IB regulations, internal deadlines, and curriculum updates to teachers; oversee delivery of TOK, CAS, and the Extended Essay.
Guide students with subject choices, academic honesty, deadlines, wellbeing, and university applications.
Support CAS and Extended Essay coordinators with programme design, supervision, record keeping, and deadline management.
Work closely with parents to explain DP expectations, support needs, and programme requirements.
Liaise with IB offices, external organizations, and universities as needed.
Organize and manage mock and final examinations, including scheduling, invigilation, security, and submission of materials.
Manage post-exam processes, including result distribution, counselling, and retake registrations.
Support long-term DP development, maintain records, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with IB standards.
Lead curriculum planning, policy development, teacher training, and accreditation processes.
Promote effective communication across the school, including DP information sessions and updates.
Model IB learner profile attributes and support inquiry-based, differentiated, and assessment-driven teaching.
Ensure consistent implementation of DP standards through classroom visits, collaborative planning, and monitoring of assessment practices.
Maintain evidence of programme implementation and ensure ongoing compliance with IB requirements.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Degree with PGCE/PGDE or QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification) in the relevant subject area
A minimum of 2 years teaching experience (preferred)
Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
Experience teaching the IB is desirable but not essential
Desired Attributes
A passion for education and a commitment to nurturing each student’s potential
A strong understanding of best practices, current pedagogy, and technology-enhanced learning
Proven ability to foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment
Safeguarding:
"Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks."