Arbetsbeskrivning

Report to: The assigned section Principal

Description / Purpose:

The school's MYP coordinator has a key role to play in the development of the MYP at the school.

Duties/Responsibilities for the MYP Coordinator Role:

• Coordinates the school’s MYP programme (grade 6-10) in collaboration with the Head of Learning and Educational Leadership Team (ELT).
• Plans, implements, evaluates, and develops the programme in collaboration with Subject Leaders and the Head of Learning.
• Administers, develops, and leads the implementation of the programme in line with the guidelines of IB MYP Principles into Practice and the IB Mission Statement.
• Maintains all relevant documentation concerning the MYP.
• Ensures that teachers are informed and follow IB regulations.
• Supports teachers in all facets of the operation and organisation of the MYP.
• Organises/chairs/participates in meetings within the MYP programme.
• Plans for professional development needs.
• Informs parents and students about the programme.
• Ensures, in collaboration with the MYP teaching team, that students adhere to the general principles of the IB MYP philosophy.
• Cooperates with the DP, PYP coordinators, and Head of Learning to ensure progression within the programmes.
• Has regular meetings with the ELT.
• Ensures that the assessment and reporting are implemented according to IB MYP standards.
• Organises IB evaluation visits to SIS together with the Principals and Head of Learning.
• Teaches a minimum of two courses in grades 6-10.
• Works with students and teachers to communicate and enforce the academic integrity policy.
• Responsible for external and internal examinations and other official communications with IB, assisted by the Head of Learning.

Duties/Responsibilities Teaching Role:

A teacher is responsible for the preparation, instruction and follow up involved in teaching the designated curricula. A teacher also has the following duties and areas of responsibility:

• The academic, personal and social welfare of students.
• Assessing learning and grading all students in relation to the curricula.
• Informing parents with regard to academic and social questions.
• Actively participating in Parent/Teacher/Student conferences.
• Comfortable with the use of technology in the classroom, for example the use of ManageBac, Google Classroom, Seesaw, etc.
• Ensuring that student attendance is checked and recorded in accordance with the security regulations of the school.
• Attending and taking part in planned meetings called by:
• The leadership of the school
• Coordinators
• Subject Leaders

Required Qualifications and Attributes:

• A university degree.
• A degree or certification in Education.
• Extensive experience (five or more years) as an IB MYP teacher and a deep understanding of IB MYP requirements.
• Self-motivation, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Experience and flexibility working in an international school environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organisational skills.
• A strong ability to establish good rapport with students and adults.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to view students with unconditional positive regard.
• Ability to show initiative and to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).

At Stockholm International School, we are committed to protecting children. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check and a mandatory police background check from the last 10 years of employment in every country worked.

What we offer:

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer benefits in terms of a pension scheme (Alecta ITP 1/ITP2), a generous wellness stipend, other insurances, and a substantial amount of professional development opportunities inside and outside the school. We also offer staff events and social gatherings that bring colleagues together, for example, hobby evenings and choir practices. Our location in central Stockholm is easily accessible by public transportation.

Contract :

General Fixed-term Contract

Allocation: 100% (50% MYP Coordinator & 50 % Teaching position in Science, English or I&S with an Advisory).

Starts: August 7th, 2026

Ends: June 15th, 2027

Salary:

Fixed base salary (from the salary scale) with an additional stipend of 3200 SEK/month for the Coordinator position.

Application:

The last day for applications is Friday, April 3rd, 2026; however, interviews may take place before the last date. SIS holds the right to offer the position as soon as a viable candidate is found. We only accept applications in English and from certified candidates.

Please send your letter of interest and CV to [email protected]. Please write MYP Coordinator] in the Subject Line.