Ibdp Coordinator

Posted: 29/08/2025
- Closing Date: 15/09/2025
- Job Type: Ongoing - Full Time
- Location: The Friends' School, North Hobart
- Job Category: Teaching

**Join Our Community at The Friends’ School - Hobart**

The Friends’ School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.

At Friends’, we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.

If you’re looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends’ School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.

**Why Work at The Friends’ School?**

At The Friends’ School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:
**Wellbeing** - Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).
**Financial & Leave Benefits** - Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.
**Professional & Community Engagement** - Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.

More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.

Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.

**About the Role**

The Friends’ School are seeking an experienced and visionary IBDP Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

The IBDP Coordinator will play a pivotal role in guiding staff, students, and families through the unique demands and opportunities of the programme. This role requires an inspiring leader who can champion the IB philosophy, foster a culture of inquiry, and ensure that the needs of students are met with care and precision.

Key responsibilities include managing the day-to-day administration of the programme, leading curriculum development and review, supporting teachers in best practice, ensuring IB compliance, and promoting the values of international-mindedness. You will also work closely with students, empowering them to achieve academic excellence and personal growth while navigating the challenges of the Diploma.

As the only school in Tasmania to offer the IBDP Programme to students, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to join The Friends' School in shaping globally minded learners who are prepared to thrive in a complex and interconnected world.

**Key Focus Areas**
- Lead the strategic vision and growth of the IBDP within the school.
- Build a culture of academic inquiry, and international-mindedness.
Ensure alignment of teaching programmes with IB standards and practices.
- Monitor and support assessment practices to maintain integrity and consistency.
- Serve as the main liaison between the school and the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO).
- Ensure policies, practices, and reporting requirements are met.
- Foster strong relationships with parents, staff, and the IB community.
- A full outline of responsibilities is provided in the_ _**_Position Description_**

**Essential Qualifications**
- Registration with the **Teachers Registration Board (TRB)**:

- Current **First Aid & CPR Practical Assessment.**:

- Current **Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People** (employment category)
- A current **National Police Check**

**How to Apply**

To apply, please submit the following:

- A **cover letter** that clearly addresses **Selection Criteria 11,12 & 14** as outlined in the Position Description.
- An **updated** **resume** outlining your relevant qualifications and experience.