IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
International School of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)

School Details

At the International School of Luxembourg (“ISL”) we are committed to excellence beyond academics, innovation, continuous learning, and global responsibility.

We are offering an extraordinary opportunity for an ambitious school leader to help shape the future of high school education at our school. Working in close partnership with the International Baccalaureate and the Global Impact Diploma organisations, our new Diploma Programme Coordinator will have the chance to pilot a unique Dual Award Diploma programme while also championing a more diverse and inclusive approach to curriculum pathways. It is ideally suited for someone who not only believes in the transformational potential of the IB Diploma Programme but also values broadening student opportunities through innovative and complementary qualifications.

We’re looking for an inspiring IB Diploma Programme Coordinator to champion holistic learning at ISL and drive the growth of our IB Diploma, Global Impact Diploma, and Dual Diploma in partnership with our leadership team. This person will teach one course in grade 11 or grade 12 to remain in touch with faculty and students. This is a rare chance to contribute to our thriving school community and to lead the way in shaping flexible, future-ready pathways for students.

We are a highly reputable school, in the heart of Europe, with over 320 outstanding staff and almost 1330 students, coming from all over the world. We are accredited by CIS, MSA and the IB. We are committed to safeguarding and prioritising the wellbeing of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. We believe that our role as educators is to inspire students to develop their fullest intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential.

We are keen to attract applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly those whose nationality, identity, gender or race is currently under represented in international education.

Facilities

We recently celebrated 60 years as an independent, non-profit, university-preparatory day school situated in the City of Luxembourg, capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. We offer a quality English language education for children of both international and local families living in Luxembourg and the surrounding area.

We are proud of our international character. With a student population including more than 55 different nationalities and faculty from 37 countries, our school emphasizes inspiration, resilience and passion as fundamental to the future.

Our school is organised in two divisions. The Lower School extends from Foundation (age 3) through grade 5. The Upper School includes both middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) programmes. We are housed in a modern, fully networked facility on a centrally located campus and enjoy substantial financial support from the Luxembourg government. Our academic year runs from late August to late June and classes are in session between 8:25 am and 3:40 pm Monday-Friday.

Our curriculum balances instruction in the core academic subjects of Language and Literacy, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, with comprehensive instruction in the Arts, Information and Communication Technologies, Design Technology and Physical Education. English as an Additional Language is available for students from kindergarten through grade 10, French is taught from kindergarten, and the teaching of German and Spanish begins in Upper School. We host several after-school "mother-tongue" programmes serving other communities such as the Japanese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Italian and German. In addition, we offer a large array of extra-curricular activities for all students including a wide selection of competitive and non-competitive sports as well as theatre, choral and instrumental music.

Our school was established as a private school by DuPont de Nemours in 1963 and was re-organised as a non-profit association in 1972. The school was formerly known as the American International School of Luxembourg, the American School of Luxembourg, the English-Speaking School of Luxembourg and the DuPont de Nemours Private School, before being renamed the International School of Luxembourg in 1999, in recognition of our ever-increasing international student body.

Position Qualifications

The IB Diploma Programme Coordinator (“DPC”) will oversee the implementation of the IB Diploma Programme (“IB DP”) and lead the pilot of the Dual Award Diploma. This role is central to ISL’s commitment to diversifying curriculum pathways and providing students with flexible, future-ready learning opportunities.

Profile: (experience, skills, aptitudes and training necessary to successfully do the job)

• Deep understanding of the IB DP with experience, competence and confidence in building understanding in others;
• Successful international school leadership experience required: 5 - 8 years of IB DP programme experience in a range of school settings;
• Proven successful experience in using data from latest educational research to inform decision making;
• Demonstrated ability to lead learning-focused workshops for teachers and parents;
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of integrating technology into the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning experiences with a willingness to embrace emerging technologies.
• Recent successful experience with utilising and managing Learning Management Systems for course organisation, content delivery, and student engagement.
• Ability to effectively collect, analyse, and interpret data related to student performance and use it to inform instructional decisions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, preferably knowledge of a second language;
• Comfortable with having difficult conversations, negotiating cognitive conflict and constructively managing relationships;
• Demonstrated further professional training and / or certifications in appropriate area of study relevant to the DPC position;
• Teaching certificate and successful experience as a teacher;
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills
• Adaptable and flexible, especially when confronted with difficult situations;
• Highly collaborative and consultative;
• Supports decisions with fidelity - committing to decisions, building consensus.

Salary and Benefits

Working conditions:
Full time (40 hours per week) – Indefinite employment contract with a 12-month trial period – Assistant Principal level position - Annual salary range EUR 121K to EUR 126K – 57 days of holiday to be taken when school is not in session - Lunch vouchers worth EUR 2,970 annually - Supplementary Pension scheme of 5% of annual gross - access to professional development training.

What we offer educators:

• talented, caring students, who have a history of outstanding results;
• high quality educational programme, educating students for life beyond results;
• care for our staff through a caring, inclusive community;
• extensive wellbeing programme including employee assistance programmes, healthy nutritional choices, mental health awareness programmes and staff sports activities;
• actively looking to recruit and retain a diverse staff;
• Luxembourg is a great place to live: multilingual, inclusive for LGBTQ+, strong health care system, free public transportation, AND the only Grand Duchy in the World.

Responsibilities will include:

Programme Leadership & Compliance

• Act as liaison with the IB and Global Impact Diploma (GID), ensuring alignment with IB standards, practices, and regulations.
• Lead and oversee the DP / GID Dual Diploma Pilot while maintaining high quality of the DP.
• Promote the IB DP internally and externally, representing ISL within the global IB community.
• Maintain up-to-date programme documentation, policies, deadlines, and compliance with all IB requirements.

Staff Support & Development

• Supervise and support DP teachers, promoting collaborative learning across PYP, MYP, and DP.
• Coordinate professional development, ensuring all staff remain current with IB expectations.
• Oversee CAS, Extended Essay, Higher Education counselling, and self-taught language support.
• Support induction and training of new DP staff.

Student Learning & Support

• Monitor student progress and wellbeing, collaborating with teachers, parents, and support teams.
• Manage student transitions into the DP and conduct admissions interviews.
• Ensure students understand and meet programme, assessment, and academic integrity requirements.

Parent & Community Engagement

• Provide clear communication with parents through regular meetings, presentations, and reporting systems.
• Serve as a resource for families regarding IB DP expectations, progress, and results.

Teaching, Assessment & Administration

• Ensure curriculum continuity and alignment across programmes.
• Lead internal and external exam administration, including access arrangements.
• Manage internal assessment deadlines, predicted grades, and moderation processes.
• Oversee Extended Essay coordination and uphold academic integrity standards.
• Analyse DP results annually to inform future programme development.

Professional Growth

• Engage actively in personal professional development and ISL’s professional growth programme.
• Contribute as Advisor and participate in broader school initiatives as required.

Recruitment Timeline:

 Application deadline:17 October 2025

 Video interviews:                            1-17 October 2025

 Zoom interviews:                            20 – 23 October 2025

 Finalists site visit to ISL:              10 – 12 November 2025

 To begin work:                           1 August 2026

Interested in learning more?

For further information about ISL and the DP Coordinator role, please visit our website: www.islux.lu and https://vacancies.islux.lu/jobs