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Key Responsibilities1. Cambridge & IB Curriculum Demonstrate strong knowledge of Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS & A Levels, IB MYP, and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).Understand curriculum frameworks, learning objectives, assessment methodologies, examination structures, marking criteria, rubrics, and academic expectations.Guide teachers on the differences between Cambridge, IB, and traditional teaching approaches.Ensure educators understand curriculum and assessment requirements.2. Teacher Training & Development Design and conduct teacher training and professional development programs.Train educators on:Cambridge & IB curriculum frameworksAssessment objectives and marking schemesCommand words and question interpretationExam-oriented teaching strategiesStudent-centred and inquiry-based learningConcept-based teachingDifferentiated instructionFormative and summative assessmentLesson planningHigher-order thinkingAcademic integrityExamination preparationConduct workshops, refresher training, and performance-improvement programs.3. Teacher Onboarding & Assessment Develop and manage structured academic onboarding for new teachers.Assess teachers' existing Cambridge/IB curriculum knowledge.Identify training and development gaps.Conduct mock teaching sessions and evaluate lesson plans.Provide structured feedback and development plans.Ensure teachers meet required academic standards before being assigned students.4. Teacher Quality & Academic Excellence Conduct teacher observations and teaching evaluations.Review lesson plans and teaching demonstrations.Monitor student feedback and academic performance.Conduct periodic teacher competency assessments.Identify curriculum and teaching gaps and create remediation plans.Maintain teacher performance and quality records.5. People Operations Manage employee onboarding and induction.Maintain employee records and documentation.Manage attendance and leave processes.Coordinate performance reviews.Maintain training calendars and records.Support employee engagement initiatives.Handle HR communication and confidential employee information.Support recruitment and selection activities.6. Recruitment & Academic Hiring Work with leadership to identify educator hiring requirements.Screen and evaluate teacher profiles.Assess Cambridge/IB curriculum exposure during recruitment.Conduct initial interviews.Design or coordinate academic screening assessments.Conduct or coordinate teaching demonstrations.Evaluate curriculum knowledge and identify training requirements.Build and maintain an educator talent pipeline.7. Training & Knowledge Management Create monthly and annual teacher development calendars.Maintain records of training, attendance, assessments, feedback, and post-training performance.Develop and maintain:Curriculum guidesTeacher handbooksTraining presentationsAssessment resourcesLesson-planning templatesAcademic SOPsTeacher FAQsCurriculum comparison documents8. People & Culture Conduct regular employee/teacher check-ins.Understand and address employee concerns.Support conflict resolution.Improve internal communication and employee engagement.Promote continuous professional development.Build a culture of professionalism, accountability, ownership, and student-first thinking.9. Operations & Process Improvement Develop and improve SOPs and internal processes.Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend improvements.Improve teacher onboarding and communication workflows.Maintain training and performance dashboards.Coordinate between academic, admissions, and operations teams.Ensure timely completion of operational activities.Required Skills Advanced knowledge of Cambridge CurriculumAdvanced knowledge of IB CurriculumTeacher Training & FacilitationCurriculum PlanningAssessment & EvaluationStrong spoken and written EnglishExcellent presentation and facilitation skillsStrong people-management skillsHigh Emotional IntelligenceExcellent communication skillsTraining and workshop designPerformance managementPeople & Operations managementDocumentation and reportingStrong organisational and coordination skillsRequired Experience 37 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: Cambridge SchoolIB SchoolInternational SchoolTeacher Training OrganisationAcademic LeadershipCurriculum CoordinationTeacher Professional DevelopmentAcademic OperationsPeople Operations in an education organisationInternational Education / EdTechPreferred Profiles Candidates with experience as: Cambridge/IB Coordinator | Academic Coordinator | Curriculum Specialist | Teacher Trainer | Academic Head | Professional Development Lead | School Academic Leader will be strongly preferred. Mandatory Requirements Demonstrable practical knowledge of both Cambridge and IB curricula.Ability to train and mentor experienced teachers.Strong understanding of international assessment methodologies.Excellent English communication and presentation skills.Strong people-management and .