Programs Director

Fulltime, Permanent A relocation package and work permit sponsoring will only be offered by relocation to The Netherlands The Head of Secondary Years, Diploma Programme will be responsible for the design of IB's academic upper-secondary offering, focusing on creating multiple ways for schools and school systems to engage with university preparation, including modular offers designs, recognition-informed options, and models for under-resourced, public, or system-aligned schools. The service promise of this leader and their team is to act as a catalyst for school and school system success in implementing education reforms by providing expert guidance for and leading in the design of appropriate education solutions. The post holder must possess the ability to think about different kinds of schools and how they can engage with the IB. This includes writing management reports and papers on both thought leadership and school systems initiatives or activities and representing the IB at external events and meetings. The post holder also provides leadership and guidance to the team on the strategic level. This includes oversight of projects related to the educational offer, building, guiding and inspiring project teams to execute strategic plans. In addition, the Head represents, communicates and collaborates with colleagues in the Education Office leadership teams and in different offices / departments across the organization as well as with external stakeholders to further growth. The role also has financial accountability for the educational offer budgets. Reviewing existing offerings and reimagining the Secondary Pathways in collaboration with the Student Learning design and Community & Partnerships Office. Adaptive formats that expand participation without compromising quality. Co-create requirements, tools and supports for schools (public, private, low-resourced, hybrid, online, emerging alternative models, etc) to adopt IB education in localized and scalable ways. Take feedback from local team of the Community & Partnerships office to inform redesign and adaptability. Use school data and student outcomes to iterate and improve. Collaborate with Student Design on Secondary Years frameworks (cognition, well-being). Line manage the secondary years university pathways team Master's degree, preferably in Education related discipline A proven track record of demonstrating a high level of leadership, organizational management and interpersonal skills Proficiency to analyze data and present insights to deepen understanding of school needs and translate into action Excellent communication skills with a high level of spoken and written competence in English and preferable at least one other language ideally French or Spanish) Project management Budget management Applications will be accepted until 23 December 11.The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants.