PYP COORDINATOR

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1300 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years.  Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support room.  Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Regio Emelia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students from the Primary School may progress to Secondary School, where they follow the 5-year Cambridge curriculum in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11.  Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A level.

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and membership with the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the Primary School and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

We are currently seeking to appoint an IB PYP Coordinator in the Primary School, which is also a middle management position. The successful candidate will lead the implementation and development of the IB Primary Years Programme, ensuring high-quality, inquiry-based teaching and learning. Working closely with the Primary Leadership Team, the PYP CO will support and mentor teachers, oversee curriculum planning and assessment, and ensure compliance with IB standards while contributing to whole-school strategic leadership. The successful candidate will also teach a minimum of 12 lessons.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the implementation, evaluation, and ongoing development of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in line with IB standards.

• Teach within the Primary School, modelling effective inquiry-based and concept-driven practice.

• Support, coach, and mentor teachers to enhance curriculum planning, assessment, and classroom practice.

• Ensure compliance with IB requirements, including documentation for authorisation and evaluation processes.

• Work collaboratively with the Primary Leadership Team to support strategic planning and school improvement initiatives.

• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning through observations, feedback, and professional dialogue.

• Promote a positive school culture that values collaboration, reflection, inclusion, and high expectations for all learners.

• Supervise students during break and lunch times, ensuring student safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour.

• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents to support learning, wellbeing, and the school’s ethos

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Educational Background:

•  University degree (Bachelor’s degree or higher) in education
• Master’s degree in educational leadership and management or similar degree is preferable.

Knowledge/skills:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the IB Primary Years Programme
• Basic understanding of IB MYP, DP and Cambridge IGCSE programmes preferable
• Experience with school authorisation and evaluation process and requirements (eg. CIS and IB) preferable
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and student welfare practices

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.