The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is currently seeking to make the appointment of:

Principal Examiner for MYP Physics

With inquiry at the core, the MYP sciences framework aims to guide students to independently and collaboratively investigate issues through research, observation and experimentation. The MYP sciences curriculum explores the connections between science and everyday life. As they investigate real examples of science applications, students discover the tensions and dependencies between science and morality, ethics, culture, economics, politics, and the environment. 

The Principal examiner is responsible for the development and delivery of assessments within their subject, under the guidance of the Chief examiner.

They are closely involved in developing on-screen assessments, examiner training, marking candidates’ work, agreeing and setting standards, and determining the final grades of candidates in both the May and November sessions.  They will also work closely with the Chief examiner for the subject group ensuring parity across subjects.  

Attendance at meetings, held either face to face or virtually, is a requirement of this position.

All essential and desirable skills, qualifications and experience are listed in the recruitment policy available on the IB senior recruitment pages. 

The position is normally held for a period of five years, with an annual review.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 4th November 2019

Successful applicants will be notified by the middle of March 2020.

Appointments will take effect from 1st January 2020.

Enquiries should be directed to: examiners@ibo.org

For more information and to apply, please visit: 
https://ibo.org/jobs-and-careers/become-an-assessment-ib-educator/senior-examiner-and-exam-publishing-vacancies/