The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is currently seeking an experienced individual to take on the role of Deputy Examiner Responsible for its Thai Language and Literature course.

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation offering challenging programmes for a worldwide community of schools. It is now represented in over 150 countries and in 5,000 schools. The IB provides an international pre-university curriculum and an international university entry qualification, which gives access to higher education on a worldwide basis. You may be interested to visit the public website at www.ibo.org for more details.

One of the characteristics of the IB's Diploma Programme is that students are required to study, as one of six subjects that constitute the diploma, one of three ‘Language A’ courses, each designed to develop high social, aesthetic and cultural literacy, as well as communication skills.  The IB’s Language A: language and literature course introduces the critical study and interpretation of written and spoken texts from a wide range of literary forms and non-literary text-types. The formal analysis of texts is supplemented by awareness that meaning is not fixed but can change in respect to contexts of production and consumption. This course is available for study in 17 languages. Together, the three areas of exploration of the course allow the student to explore the language A in question through its cultural development and use, its media forms and functions, and its literature. Students develop skills of literary and textual analysis, and also the ability to present their ideas effectively.

Further information about the course is available at: Language and Literature course.

The duties of the Deputy Examiner Responsible include the setting and marking of examinations and may involve occasional (paid) travel to the IB Global Centre, Cardiff, UK.

Outline information about this role, as well as the application form and recruitment policy can be found at: https://ibo.org/jobs-and-careers/become-an-assessment-ib-educator/become-an-ib-senior-examiner/ib-deputy-examiner-responsible-recruitment/

Please note that this position is part-time, involves no relocation, and is usually undertaken in addition to existing work commitments. Examiners will be given clear instructions and be well supported throughout the process. We are seeking an experienced individual with the following background:

• Native / fluent speakers of Thai
• Qualified to at least degree level in Thai Language and Literature or related subject
• Teaching experience
• Examining experience (desirable but not essential)

We would be very keen to hear from all individuals with the above experience.

If you wish to apply, or would like further information, please contact the Examiner Training and Recruitment Department by email (examiners@ibo.org).

Deputy Examiner Responsible for Thai Language and Literature

ROLE PURPOSE

Deputy Examiners Responsible work closely with subject managers and Examiners Responsible to provide effective, reliable and continuous support of all assessment activities within a subject for the Diploma Programme. The role demands the commitment of an experienced education leader with a strong background in the required subject specialism.

TEAM STRUCTURE/ASSOCIATED PROCESSES                                                                                            

The position of Deputy Examiner Responsible entails a commitment to attend potential meetings for activities such as question paper editing, examiner standardization and grade awarding.

TIMELINE

May exam session

Marking exams

February - July (intermittent)

Standardization Meeting (virtual / face to face)

March / May

Grade Award Meeting (virtual / face to face)

June / July

Subject Reports

June / July

EURs (if applicable)

5th July - 15th September (intermittent)

Authoring

Beginning at time of appointment with intermittent tasks throughout each year

Exact exam production and meeting timelines can vary based on many factors.  Once appointed, the subject manager overseeing this role will provide further details.

Conflicts of interest

Please review the conflicts of interest policy found here.

Recruitment policy

Please review the recruitment policy for Deputy Examiners Responsible found here.

How to apply

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