Subject Group Head for Language and Literature (groups 1 & 2)
International Baccalaureate (IBO)
Cardiff, Wales
- Expired
- Salary:
- C£50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 June 2015
Job overview
More than 2600 schools in almost 140 different countries offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to their students. Literature assessments are offered in more than 70 different languages. Language acquisition assessments are offered in more than 20 languages.
The subject group head (SGH) leads and manages the team responsible for the assessment of languages and literature in the IB Diploma Programme. The role manages the end to end process of marking from question paper authoring to grade award. The post holder provides leadership on all assessment activities that relate to studies in language and literature and language acquisition: developing assessment models as part of the curriculum review process; question setting; grade awarding; resolving issues arising from examiners and schools.
The role of the SGH involves regular communication with teachers and examiners (both face-to-face and electronically) demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the assessment requirements for the designated subjects. The post holder supports professional development workshops, both online and face-to-face, and may represent the IB at conferences, seminars and other events, both external and internal. Contingency planning and risk management are key contributions of SGHs to the management of assessment activities.
A SGH may be given DP wide responsibility for a particular aspect of assessment, such as standardization, grade awarding or supporting the preparation of examination papers.
The post holder will have a relevant degree, preferably postgraduate, as well as extensive assessment and/or teaching experience. The post holder will also have the ability to manage change and to develop and refine new assessment processes for a large suite of language and literature examinations.
Requirements:
- The candidate must have a proven record of management experience, with evidence of organizational and team leadership of managers
- A degree, preferably postgraduate, in a discipline that demonstrates a deep understanding of the interrelationships between learning and assessment (e.g. education, psychology, pedagogy)
- Extensive assessment experience in a senior position of responsibility in an assessment environment, i.e. an examining/awarding body
- A good understanding of statistics
- Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking
- Ability to demonstrate intellectual leadership through sharing knowledge of relevant developments in learning, assessment and qualification frameworks
- Ability to take responsibility openly for complex and difficult decisions and deliver them to internal and external groups and individuals in an effective and sensitive way
- Determination to provide an excellent customer experience
- Proven ability to create a high performing team
- Ability to recognize potential in emerging technologies to deliver a better customer experience
- Ability to develop new working practices and manage a changing environme nt
- Resilient and capable of working under pressure and responding to changing priorities and deadlines
Closing date: Friday 19 June 2015
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About International Baccalaureate (IBO)
- International Baccalaureate (IBO)
- Peterson House, Malthouse Avenue, Cardiff
- South Glamorgan
- CF23 8GL
- United Kingdom
We develop and offer three programmes of international education for students aged 3 to 19, working in close cooperation with IB World Schools. Our three programmes span the years from kindergarten to pre-university. The programmes can be offered individually or as a continuum. The IB offers a continuum of high-quality education that encourages international-mindedness and a positive attitude to learning. Our programmes are accessible to students in 129 countries through our close cooperation with the worldwide community of IB World Schools.
The IB is unique:
We offer a continuum of education, consisting of three individual programmes. We span the years from kindergarten to a pre-university diploma. While we are traditionally known for the Diploma Programme, IB World Schools increasingly offer all three programmes.
We are proud of our reputation for high-quality education sustained for over 35 years. Our curriculum represents the best from many different countries rather than the exported national system of any one. Our challenging Diploma Programme assessment is recognized by the world's leading universities. We maintain our high standards by actively training and supporting teachers, and by authorizing and evaluating IB World Schools.
We encourage international-mindedness in IB students. To do this, we believe that students must first develop an understanding of their own cultural and national identity. All IB students learn a second language and the skills to live and work with others internationally—essential for life in the 21st century.
We encourage a positive attitude to learning by encouraging students to ask challenging questions, to critically reflect, to develop research skills, and to learn how to learn. We encourage community service because we believe that there is more to learning than academic studies alone.
We ensure that our programmes are accessible to students in a wide variety of schools—national, international, public and private—in 129 countries. These IB World Schools form a worldwide community in which there is no such thing as a typical school (more than 50% of IB students are in state-funded schools). IB World Schools cooperate in curriculum development, student assessment and the governance of the IB, making this a unique international collaboration.
The IB has a total headcount approaching 500 employees, and an annual global budget of approximately $95 million USD. The IB Asia Pacific operational budget is approximately SGD$8 million annually (2008).
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