Founding IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

Bangkok Thailand Full-Time International School

CAN START BY AUGUST 15 2026

Artemis SEA is proud to partner with a growing international school in Bangkok to recruit a Founding IB Diploma Programme Coordinator.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced IB educator who wants to do more than manage an established programme. Youll play a key role in designing launching and leading a new IB Diploma Programme while helping shape the future of a developing secondary school.

Working closely with the Head of School and senior leadership team youll have the opportunity to build systems mentor teachers influence academic strategy and create a programme that will benefit students for years to come.

Our client is an established international school delivering a Canadian (Ontario) curriculum and is preparing to launch the IB Diploma Programme as the next stage of its academic development.

With growing enrolment and a strong pipeline of students progressing into secondary school this is an exciting time to join the leadership team and make a meaningful impact.

As the Founding IB Diploma Programme Coordinator you will:

• Lead the implementation and development of the IB Diploma Programme.
• Coordinate the schools IB authorization and future evaluation processes.
• Ensure compliance with IB Standards and Practices.
• Develop academic policies procedures and programme documentation.
• Support curriculum planning assessment and academic quality.
• Coordinate examinations internal assessments predicted grades and IB reporting.
• Coach and mentor teachers in IB philosophy and best practices.
• Foster a culture of inquiry academic excellence and student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning and secondary school development.
• Support teacher recruitment academic planning and university preparation initiatives.

Successful candidates will have:

• A recognised teaching qualification.
• A Bachelors degree in Education or a related field (Masters preferred).
• Experience teaching within an IB Diploma Programme.
• Previous experience as an IB DP Coordinator or in a significant IB leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IB authorization curriculum assessment and programme standards.
• Experience mentoring teachers and leading curriculum development.
• Excellent communication organisational and project management skills.
• Fluency in English.

Youll stand out if you have experience with:

• Launching or developing new academic programmes.
• Ontario or Canadian curriculum.
• International schools.
• University counselling.
• Accreditation or school improvement projects.

This role offers far more than a traditional coordinator position.

Youll have the opportunity to:

• Build an IB Diploma Programme from the ground up.
• Join a school during an exciting period of growth.
• Work directly with school leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Influence the future direction of the secondary school.
• Develop your career within a growing international school.

If youre looking for a leadership opportunity where your expertise will make a lasting impact wed love to hear from you.

To express your interest or arrange a confidential discussion please include your CV and a brief introduction outlining your IB Diploma Programme experience.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.