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IB Coordinator - Aug 2025

Start date:
August, 2025

Closed

GEMS Dubai American Academy logo

GEMS Dubai American Academy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:
Work Type:On-site
Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
On-site

This job is no longer accepting applications.

Job Description

Position Overview:

We seek a dynamic and enthusiastic IB Coordinator to join our dedicated team in August 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about IB education and is eager to contribute to the academic success of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To model and encourage a culture of kindness.
  • To administer all aspects of the IBDP program, including:
  • Maintaining complete records of IB publications.
  • Ensuring that administrative procedures are carried out correctly and that deadlines are kept according to IBO instructions.
  • Keeping copies of all correspondence with IBO including forms, documents, and reports.
  • Coordinating all IB activities at the school.
  • Liaising with those responsible for the timetable to ensure that the requirements of the IB are complied with in the timetable.
  • Notifying the accounts department of IB payments due, where applicable.
  • Keeping the Head of the school consistently informed of IB developments.
  • Serving as a liaison between administration, staff, students, parents, and the IBO, and thus handling all relevant communication with the different IB offices.
  • Being familiar with all IB procedures as listed in the Handbook.
  • Contributing to the marketing of the program within and outside the school
  • To communicate with parents and students
  • To ensure student success within the program
  • To support teachers
  • To supervise the administration of IB assessments
  • To manage the resources of the program
  • Teaching load of two courses

Please note:

As suitable candidates apply, interviews will be held face-to-face, where possible, or virtually on Zoom. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.

Join us in shaping the future of education. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and help them become truly world-class and world-ready individuals. 

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Curriculum and Learning
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 9, Gr. 10, Gr. 11, Gr. 12, Gr. 13

Job Benefits

Benefit Details:

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, 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 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.

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Certified Teacher
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
2+ years
Licenses & Certifications:
Teaching Credential/License
Additional School Requirements:

The successful candidate will need:

  • A Bachelor of Education degree, or an initial degree plus a relevant teaching qualification such as a PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent.
  • Proven experience teaching IB at the high school level, preferably within an American/IB curriculum school.
  • Strong knowledge of inquiry-based learning and hands-on education.
  • Demonstrates successful leadership, organization, and management skills.
  • Excellent communication, public relations, and collaboration skills.
  • Exhibits a strong professional commitment to the successful implementation of the IB Diploma Program.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Exemplifies a strong work ethic with a willingness to contribute to the general welfare of the total School program.
  • Maintains a positive, professional, and collaborative disposition that compliments the school and the GEMS organization.

About GEMS Dubai American Academy

GEMS Dubai American Academy

Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is GEMS Education's flagship American school. Offering an enriched American Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma to students from around the world, DAA prepares its students for success in the world's most prestigious universities and colleges. 

DAA is the only American curriculum school in Dubai to receive the KHDA rating of Outstanding and has received this rating since 2011.

With over 25 years of history and academic excellence,  DAA is one of Dubai's most sought-after American schools.  The school's outstanding heritage is coupled with its future-focused program which embeds creative design, cutting-edge robotics, and digital at its core.   Through teaching, learning, and innovation, students master multiple literacies and fluencies to support genuine world-class learning, personal growth, and future readiness. DAA offers a diverse range of extra-curricular, athletic, and leadership opportunities to enrich the holistic development of each student. 

Our staff teaches and inspires excellence in academics and life-long learning skills by continually reviewing and building an enriched American curriculum, promoting student achievement, encouraging integrity, and nurturing a desire to learn.

At GEMS Dubai American Academy, we aim to be good citizens who are:

  • Respectful and inclusive, celebrating diversity
  • Aspirational and inspirational in pursuit of excellence
  • Committed to the well-being of people and the environment
  • Open-minded, creative, resilient and reflective
  • Passionate and determined to embrace and driving positive change
  • Ethical in our actions and accountable for them

Our Commitment

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.

Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

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Curriculum and Learning Teaching Jobs

IB Coordinator - Aug 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start date: August, 2025
Closed
Job Type:Full-time
Contract Length:
Work Type:On-site
Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
On-site

This job is no longer accepting applications.

Job Description

Position Overview:

We seek a dynamic and enthusiastic IB Coordinator to join our dedicated team in August 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about IB education and is eager to contribute to the academic success of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To model and encourage a culture of kindness.
  • To administer all aspects of the IBDP program, including:
  • Maintaining complete records of IB publications.
  • Ensuring that administrative procedures are carried out correctly and that deadlines are kept according to IBO instructions.
  • Keeping copies of all correspondence with IBO including forms, documents, and reports.
  • Coordinating all IB activities at the school.
  • Liaising with those responsible for the timetable to ensure that the requirements of the IB are complied with in the timetable.
  • Notifying the accounts department of IB payments due, where applicable.
  • Keeping the Head of the school consistently informed of IB developments.
  • Serving as a liaison between administration, staff, students, parents, and the IBO, and thus handling all relevant communication with the different IB offices.
  • Being familiar with all IB procedures as listed in the Handbook.
  • Contributing to the marketing of the program within and outside the school
  • To communicate with parents and students
  • To ensure student success within the program
  • To support teachers
  • To supervise the administration of IB assessments
  • To manage the resources of the program
  • Teaching load of two courses

Please note:

As suitable candidates apply, interviews will be held face-to-face, where possible, or virtually on Zoom. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.

Join us in shaping the future of education. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and help them become truly world-class and world-ready individuals. 

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Subject & Grade Level

Subject(s) You'll Teach:
Curriculum and Learning
Grade(s) You'll Teach:
Gr. 9, Gr. 10, Gr. 11, Gr. 12, Gr. 13

Job Benefits

Benefit Details:

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, 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 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.

Job Requirements

Want to stand out? Make sure your profile matches these job requirements to get your application noticed.
Eligible Candidates:
Certified Teacher
Minimum Education:
Bachelor
Teaching Experience:
2+ years
Licenses & Certifications:
Teaching Credential/License
Additional School Requirements:

The successful candidate will need:

  • A Bachelor of Education degree, or an initial degree plus a relevant teaching qualification such as a PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent.
  • Proven experience teaching IB at the high school level, preferably within an American/IB curriculum school.
  • Strong knowledge of inquiry-based learning and hands-on education.
  • Demonstrates successful leadership, organization, and management skills.
  • Excellent communication, public relations, and collaboration skills.
  • Exhibits a strong professional commitment to the successful implementation of the IB Diploma Program.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Exemplifies a strong work ethic with a willingness to contribute to the general welfare of the total School program.
  • Maintains a positive, professional, and collaborative disposition that compliments the school and the GEMS organization.

Our Commitment

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.

Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

About GEMS Dubai American Academy

GEMS Dubai American Academy

Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is GEMS Education's flagship American school. Offering an enriched American Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma to students from around the world, DAA prepares its students for success in the world's most prestigious universities and colleges. 

DAA is the only American curriculum school in Dubai to receive the KHDA rating of Outstanding and has received this rating since 2011.

With over 25 years of history and academic excellence,  DAA is one of Dubai's most sought-after American schools.  The school's outstanding heritage is coupled with its future-focused program which embeds creative design, cutting-edge robotics, and digital at its core.   Through teaching, learning, and innovation, students master multiple literacies and fluencies to support genuine world-class learning, personal growth, and future readiness. DAA offers a diverse range of extra-curricular, athletic, and leadership opportunities to enrich the holistic development of each student. 

Our staff teaches and inspires excellence in academics and life-long learning skills by continually reviewing and building an enriched American curriculum, promoting student achievement, encouraging integrity, and nurturing a desire to learn.

At GEMS Dubai American Academy, we aim to be good citizens who are:

  • Respectful and inclusive, celebrating diversity
  • Aspirational and inspirational in pursuit of excellence
  • Committed to the well-being of people and the environment
  • Open-minded, creative, resilient and reflective
  • Passionate and determined to embrace and driving positive change
  • Ethical in our actions and accountable for them