MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND MYP COORDINATOR - DENMARK

CLOSING DATE: 4 APRIL 2025 STARTING DATE: AUGUST 2025

Description of School:

Founded in 2009, International School of Hellerup (formerly Østerbro International School) is a not-for-profit IB Continuum World School in Copenhagen offering IB Programmes from Pre-K - Grade 12.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality education in a student-centered environment by empowering individuals to fulfil their human potential to become purposeful life-long learners and responsible global citizens.

Description of Position:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Middle School Principal and MYP Coordinator to lead and enhance our Middle Years Programme (MYP). This role requires a dynamic leader who fosters inquiry, collaboration, and academic excellence while ensuring alignment with IB standards and the school’s mission of international-mindedness. The position

commences in August 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership & Programme Implementation

• Lead MYP curriculum development and interdisciplinary learning.

• Ensure alignment of the curriculum across grade levels.

• Support teachers in integrating IB principles, including the Learner Profile and

• Approaches to Learning/Teaching.

Staffing & Professional Development:

• Oversee Middle School staffing, ensuring alignment with school and IB goals.

• Facilitate professional learning and collaborative planning.

• Provide feedback and mentorship to enhance instructional quality.

Student-Centred Learning & Well-being:

• Monitor student progress using data-driven strategies.

• Collaborate with Student Support to foster inclusion and well-being.

• Promote social-emotional learning and skill development.

Community Engagement:

• Communicate the MYP philosophy to parents and the school community.

• Lead parent workshops and information sessions.

• Strengthen the school’s culture of inquiry and international-mindedness.

Administrative & IB Compliance:

• Serve as the primary IB liaison, ensuring programme compliance.

• Oversee scheduling, assessment timelines, and policy development.

• Manage the professional development budget for MYP 1-4 staff.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Advanced degree in Education or a related field.

• Leadership experience in an IB MYP setting (preferred).

• Strong knowledge of inquiry-based teaching and international education.

• Excellent collaboration, communication, and leadership skills.

Application for Position:

To apply, please email your C.V. and a letter of application to the attention of Head of School, Elmiye Kolulosa, at the email: jobs@ish.dk. Please add REF: www.ibschooljobs.com - Application for Position as Middle School Principal and MYP Coordinator in the subject of your email.

Please note that we will continually evaluate applications and interview candidates. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible and no later than 4th April, 2025.

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