PYP Coordinator / Head of Primary JD

Position: PYP Coordinator / Head of PrimaryDivision: Primary School / Elementary SchoolReports to: Head of School Contract: Full-timeLocation: Anandi Gurgaon Campus

Position Overview

The PYP Coordinator / Head of Primary provides strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the Primary School while ensuring the effective implementation and continuous development of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

The role combines whole-school leadership with responsibility for curriculum development, teaching and learning, student wellbeing, staff development, parent engagement, and PYP programme implementation. The postholder works collaboratively with teachers, school leaders, students, families, and the wider school community to create an inclusive, internationally minded, and academically ambitious primary learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Primary School Leadership

- Provide inspiring and effective leadership for the Primary School, establishing a clear vision for high-quality learning and student wellbeing in an alignment of the 4+1 Field Model
- Lead the day-to-day academic and pastoral organisation of the Primary School.
- Establish high expectations for student achievement, behaviour, inclusion, and personal development.
- Monitor the quality of teaching and learning and support continuous improvement across the Primary School.
- Work closely with the Project Field leader to align Primary School priorities with the school's strategic plan.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, inclusive, and internationally minded school culture.
- Support effective transition into and through the Primary School and, where appropriate, into Secondary School.

2. IB PYP Leadership and Coordination

- Lead the implementation, development, and evaluation of the IB Primary Years Programme.
- Ensure that the PYP is authentically reflected in curriculum planning, teaching, assessment, learning environments, and unique 4+1 model school culture.
- Coordinate the development and review of the Programme of Inquiry including the Field projects and ensure appropriate vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment.
- Support teachers in developing concept-driven, inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Collaborate with project Mentors to ensure alignment
- Facilitate collaborative planning and ensure effective use of PYP planning processes and documentation.
- Promote the development of the IB Learner Profile and approaches to learning across the Primary School.
- Ensure that the school's policies, practices, and curriculum documentation remain aligned with current IB requirements.
- Coordinate PYP evaluation and authorisation processes and maintain appropriate programme documentation.
- Liaise with the IB and participate in relevant workshops, professional learning, and school evaluation processes.

3. Teaching, Learning and Assessment

- Lead curriculum development and ensure coherence, progression, and continuity across Primary year levels.
- Support teachers in using effective, research-informed pedagogical approaches.
- Promote student agency, voice, choice, reflection, and ownership of learning.
- Ensure assessment practices effectively identify student progress and inform teaching.
- Analyse student achievement and other relevant data to identify strengths, priorities, and interventions.
- Support the development of appropriate differentiation and inclusive teaching practices.
- Promote meaningful integration of language, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, physical education, and other specialist learning.




- Encourage appropriate use of digital technologies to enhance learning.

4. Staff Leadership and Professional Development

- Lead, mentor, and develop Primary teaching and support staff.
- Establish structures that promote collaboration, professional dialogue, and shared responsibility for student learning.
- Identify professional development priorities based on school needs, student data, and teacher development.
- Facilitate workshops, professional learning sessions, and PYP development activities.
- Support teachers through observation, coaching, feedback, and professional goal-setting.
- Contribute to recruitment, induction, appraisal, and performance management processes as required.

5. Student Wellbeing, Inclusion and Safeguarding

- Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all Primary students.
- Ensure that student wellbeing is integrated into the Primary School's academic and pastoral programmes.
- Work collaboratively with learning support, counselling, EAL/ELL, safeguarding, and other specialist teams.
- Support early identification and appropriate response to students requiring additional academic, social, emotional, or behavioural support.
- Ensure that safeguarding and child-protection procedures are consistently implemented.
- Promote student leadership, agency, intercultural understanding, and responsible global citizenship.

6. Parent and Community Engagement

- Develop positive and constructive relationships with parents and caregivers.
- Communicate clearly with families regarding curriculum, student learning, wellbeing, and Primary School priorities.
- Support parent information sessions, workshops, and community events.
- Respond professionally and constructively to parent concerns and enquiries.
- Promote understanding of the PYP and inquiry-based learning within the school community.
- Represent the Primary School positively within the wider school and international community.

7. Operational and Strategic Responsibilities

- Contribute to Primary School planning, staffing, timetabling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Ensure effective systems and procedures support the smooth operation of the Primary School.
- Use evidence and data to inform strategic decision-making and school improvement.
- Contribute to school policies and strategic planning.
- Monitor resources and facilities to ensure they support high-quality teaching and learning.
- Participate actively in leadership meetings and whole-school initiatives.
- Undertake other responsibilities appropriate to the position as directed by the Head of School/Principal.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

Essential

- Relevant teaching qualification and substantial experience in Primary education.
- Significant leadership experience within an international, IB, or similarly diverse educational context.
- Strong understanding of the IB Primary Years Programme and inquiry-based, concept-driven learning.
- Experience leading curriculum development and school improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting and developing teachers through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning.
- Strong understanding of assessment, differentiation, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
- Excellent communication, organisation,



interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Commitment to international-mindedness, intercultural understanding, and inclusive education.
- IB PYP Coordinator experience and/or recognised IB PYP professional development.
- Previous experience as a Head of Primary, Deputy Head, Assistant Principal, Curriculum Coordinator, or equivalent.

Desirable

- Experience with IB evaluation, authorisation, or programme development.
- Experience working in a culturally and linguistically diverse international school.
- Additional leadership or educational qualifications.
- Experience with school accreditation or quality-assurance processes.

Key Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- Strategic leadership – ability to establish direction, lead change, and translate vision into effective practice.
- Instructional leadership – strong understanding of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment.
- PYP expertise – ability to lead authentic inquiry-based and transdisciplinary learning.
- People leadership – ability to inspire, coach, challenge, and support staff.
- Collaboration – ability to build effective teams and develop a culture of shared responsibility.
- Communication – clear, diplomatic, culturally responsive, and confident communication with diverse stakeholders.
- Student-centred leadership – commitment to student agency, inclusion, wellbeing, and achievement.
- International-mindedness – respect for cultural diversity and commitment to global citizenship.
- Adaptability and resilience – ability to work effectively in a dynamic international-school environment.
- Reflective practice – commitment to continuous professional and organisational learning.

Performance Indicators

Success in the role may be demonstrated through:

- Consistent implementation and ongoing development of the PYP.
- High-quality, inquiry-based and concept-driven teaching across the Primary School.
- Strong student engagement, achievement, wellbeing, and agency.
- Effective curriculum coherence and progression.
- Positive professional culture and strong teacher development.
- Effective collaboration between Primary, Secondary, specialist, and support teams.
- Constructive relationships with parents and the wider community.
- Successful completion of IB evaluation and/or programme-development requirements.
- Measurable progress against Primary School improvement priorities.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

- A visible, approachable, and inspiring educational leader.
- Passionate about Primary education and the development of the whole child.
- A confident advocate for inquiry, agency, inclusion, and international-mindedness.
- Reflective, open-minded, and committed to lifelong learning.
- Highly organised while remaining flexible and responsive.
- Culturally sensitive and able to work effectively with diverse communities.
- Able to balance strategic leadership with strong attention to day-to-day teaching and learning.
- Committed to building trusting relationships and a strong sense of community.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to comply with the school's safeguarding and child-protection policies and procedures and to undertake the appropriate background and reference checks in accordance with local legislation and school requirements.

Pay: ₹1,500,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

- Have you worked with an IB school ?

Work Location: In person

📌 Head of Primary / PYPC (Gurugram)
🏢 Anandi School
📍 Gurugram