Subject Manager (The Arts)

Permanent, part-time, 30 hours/4 days per week

Salary: circa £42,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata salary for 30 hours/4 days per week is circa £33,600)

IB Global Centre, Cardiff

If you're looking to work for a global organization with a meaningful mission, and with colleagues all over the world, then the International Baccalaureate® (IB) may have the ideal opportunity for you!

The IB is a leading global not-for-profit educational organization that offers curriculum and assessment worldwide to children aged 3-19. Our education programs encourage students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens.

In addition, we offer comprehensive professional development to support schools and educators.

The IB offers you a unique opportunity to use your skills and attributes in a passionate, mission-focused environment. We’re seeking the best talent, who have not just the required expertise and technical skills but also the behavioral qualities needed to support a variety of stakeholders in the education sector.

In return, you’ll get to work in a learning organization committed to your growth and development, with internationally minded professionals. If you meet all the requirements for this position and you’re seeking just that kind of opportunity, please apply!

Job Purpose:

Group 6 of the Diploma Programme (The Arts) comprises 5 subjects: Dance, Film, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts

The Subject Manager holds a significant role within the Assessment Division of the IB, supporting the IB educational programmes in the development and delivery of world class academic assessments for a designated portfolio of subject(s).

The Subject Manager manages and supports teams of contracted educators including senior examiners and Chief Examiners to support the effective delivery of all stages of the assessment cycle. This includes the administrative set-up of the assessment session, the completion of standardisation prior to the launch of live marking, the conduct of Grade Awarding to ensure that the grades awarded to candidates are fair and the appointment and performance management of senior examiners.

The Subject Manager works in collaboration with specialist internal teams, to ensure the quality of assessment and the maintenance of standards over time. This includes the development of valid, authentic and manageable assessments and assessment models that make good use of opportunities offered by digital technology.

 Job Duties:

• Demonstrate leadership of a team of examiners, including senior examiners
• Implement effective standardization processes and monitor the marking of assessment material
• Lead grade award meetings for designated subject(s)
• Plan and manage expenses related to assessment for the designated subject(s), as appropriate
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders any relevant information or advice on assessment related matters for the designated subject(s)
• Represent the assessment perspective in curriculum review.

Job Requirements:

• A passion for the Arts and a demonstrable interest in assessment
• Excellent English comprehension skills in a range of academic areas
• A qualification at degree level in a related subject (Theatre, Film, Dance, Performing Arts)
• Significant and relevant post-qualification experience in educational assessment, teaching, research, or translation
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to analyse and draw conclusions from statistical information
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work with colleagues in various academic areas
• The ability to lead and work within a team and to foster a collaborative environment
• Competence in using standard office software (including Microsoft Word and Excel)
• The ability to manage multiple projects to agreed timelines.

Other Special Requirements:

• Flexibility to work weekends during peak examinations sessions (May/June, November/December).

Desirable:

• Ability to work in Spanish / French.

Applications will be accepted until 28^th May 2020.

*The International Baccalaureate is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.