<p><strong>The Westbourne Difference</strong></p><p>Based in the heart of Sydney’s rapidly developing ‘Innovation and Technology Precinct’, just 10 minutes’ walk from Central, we use a ‘city office’ format and tertiary facilities to deliver to our students a ground-breaking ‘mixed secondary/tertiary’ experience without peer, providing an unmatchable, tangible context for their studies, university options and career planning. The curriculum enrichment opportunities provided by being immersed in such a professional, STEM-focused environment are unparalleled.</p><p>We are not a ‘school’ in a traditional sense. Westbourne is a professional/enterprise work environment. The incoming students are treated as young professionals from Day One. From our business attire dress code and open-office like environment, to joint projects with their UK and Singapore colleagues, our sole goal is to prepare our students for STEM careers and as leaders of the future, on the international stage.</p><p>Westbourne College Sydney students will graduate to the very best universities in Australia, the UK and around the world. Westbourne College Sydney is the second in our well-developed plans to create the world’s first truly global network of academically elite colleges. </p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>Westbourne College Sydney, launched in 2021, shot to the upper echelons of Australia’s finest academic schools with its very first cohort, becoming the school with the highest proportion of top scoring IB students. 2023 results reaffirmed Westbourne’s reputation as an outstanding IB school. The curriculum enrichment opportunities provided by being immersed in such a professional, STEM-focused environment are unparalleled. With unique opportunities in universities and global experiences, we aim to optimize our students’ transition into university and life beyond school. Westbourne College Sydney students will graduate to the very best universities in Australia, the UK and around the world.</p><p>Our team is Sydney are supported by our Westbourne International leadership team and join staff from our fellow schools in Cardiff and Singapore. All our colleges are co-ed, selective and deliver the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><ul><li>The IBDP Coordinator role is a key leadership role, with responsibilities for pedagogical leadership, programme administration and communication of the IB Mission. </li><li>The successful applicant will also function as the Deputy Principal and be responsible for day to day operations of the College. </li><li>The Coordinator needs to have good knowledge of the IB regulations and procedures and be able to teach one of the following IB courses: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Theory of Knowledge or Business Management. </li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the collaborative development of IBDP curriculum and assessment for IB subjects with academic staff.</li><li>Lead the collaborative development of the IBDP Core (CAS, TOK, EE)</li><li>Work closely with students and families on student progress.</li><li>Manage the process for monitoring IBDP student performance data </li><li>Creation, review and maintenance of the IB Assessment and Academic Honesty Policy consistent with the requirements of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) Diploma Programme.</li><li>Coordinate the delivery of NESA curriculum for Stage 5.</li><li>Manage the College calendar, online and text book resourcing, reports, student attendance, excursions, examinations and NCCD.  </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Essential Skills required</strong></p><ul><li>Tertiary qualifications with post graduate qualifications desirable</li><li>Registered teacher with NESA or satisfy the necessary criteria to gain registration as a priority</li><li>Minimum of five to ten years teaching experience to diverse student groups in Australia and internationally</li><li>Previous experience as an IBDP teacher and experience as an IBDP Coordinator highly preferred</li><li>Detailed knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Standards and Practices.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You will demonstrate the following <strong>essential</strong> attributes and capabilities:</p><ul><li>Be a confident and highly effective classroom teacher with recent experience in IB </li><li>Be an effective team contributor and demonstrate exceptional collaboration and communication skills. </li><li>Have extensive experience in developing programs and delivering syllabus requirements </li><li>Demonstrate commitment to the success of program delivery</li><li>Able to adapt to new technology to enhance learning</li><li>Be a self-aware professional, interested in ongoing professional development </li><li>Be committed to supporting student wellbeing</li><li>Demonstrate commitment to maintaining a positive college culture</li></ul><p>Successful candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act, have a current accreditation with NESA and provide a Working with Children Check.</p><p>Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and letter addressing the criteria outlined by Friday 13th September, 2024. Please make your submission to: </p><p><a href="mailto:admin&#64;westbournecollege.com.au" rel="nofollow"><u>admin&#64;westbournecollege.com.au</u></a></p><p>Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We thank you for your interest in Westbourne College Sydney.</p>