IB DP Head of Languages

About the Opportunity
A dynamic educational organization operating across India, we specialize in connecting world-class educators with schools seeking transformative teaching leadership. Our mission is to elevate curriculum delivery, pedagogical innovation, and student outcomes through strategic hiring and professional development in the IB Diploma Programme ecosystem. We support schools in building cohesive, globally aligned language departments that foster critical thinking and intercultural understanding. Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the IB DP Languages department, ensuring alignment with IB philosophy, assessment standards, and curriculum frameworks.


• Design and implement department-wide teaching strategies that enhance student engagement, literacy development, and cross-cultural communication.


• Oversee curriculum mapping, unit planning, and assessment moderation to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all language offerings.


• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to integrate language learning into interdisciplinary projects and global initiatives.


• Conduct regular classroom observations, feedback sessions, and professional development workshops for language faculty.


• Represent the school’s language program at IB workshops, parent meetings, and accreditation reviews.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• IB DP Languages certification or training


• Experience teaching IB DP Language A or Language B courses


• Curriculum design for IB Diploma Programme


• Classroom observation and instructional coaching


• IB moderation and internal assessment guidelines


• Proficiency in English and at least one additional IB-recognized language

Preferred

• Experience as IB Coordinator or Head of Department


• familiarity with Approaches to Learning (ATL) and Concept-Based Learning


• Experience in international or multicultural school environments

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Opportunity to shape language education policy across top IB schools in India


• Access to global IB professional development networks and resources


• Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on educator excellence and student success