Subject Manager

Job Description

Subject Manager, Studies in Language and Literature

Diploma Programme

Salary: Circa £47,259 per annum

Maternity Cover - 01 April 2025 to 30 June 2026 (15 months)

Full-Time, 37.5 hrs per week

IB (International Baccalaureate®) Global Centre, Cardiff

Hybrid Working (Office presence required 1 day per week)

About The IB

If you're looking to work for a global organisation with a meaningful mission, and with colleagues all over the world, then the International Baccalaureate® (IB) may have the ideal opportunity for you! The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5,500 schools across 159 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world. Apply now to join our global organisation where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

About The Job

The post-holder will lead and manage the assessment of a portfolio of subjects within Group 1 of the Diploma Programme (Studies in Language and Literature). The IB offers certification in over 70 different languages each year. The exact portfolio of subjects will reflect the language profile of the successful applicant. The successful applicant will be required to ensure the reliability, accuracy and fairness of assessment in the portfolio of subjects they are responsible for. They will manage international teams of senior examiners and be responsible for all assessment related activities of these teams including examination paper authoring, standardization and grade award. The post holder will also work closely with other departments of the IB particularly those within the Education Office and will represent the IB at international conferences and events.

Key Responsibilities

For designated subjects:

• Demonstrate leadership of a team of examiners, including senior examiners
• Lead authoring teams to produce high quality assessments
• Implement effective standardization processes and monitor the marking of assessment material
• Lead grade award meetings to ensure grades are awarded fairly
• Plan and manage expenses related to assessment for the designated subject(s), as appropriate
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders any relevant information or advice on assessment related matters for the designated subject(s) in a variety of languages
• Represent the assessment perspective in curriculum review.

About You

Essential Requirements:

• Proficiency in English and at least one other European language is required
• A qualification at degree level or equivalent, relevant to the subject manager’s area of responsibility
• Significant and relevant post-qualification experience in educational assessment, teaching or research
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to analyse and draw conclusions from statistical information
• The ability to lead and work within a team and to foster a collaborative environment
• Competence in using standard office software (including Microsoft Word and Excel)
• A willingness to accommodate innovative ways of working with and using digital media
• The ability to manage multiple projects to agreed timelines
• The ability to present effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes.

Other Special Requirements

• Flexibility to work weekends during peak examinations sessions (May/June, November/December).

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• Flexi-hours with core working hours between 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm.
• 10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contribution.
• Enhanced family friendly benefits.
• 25 Days annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave.
• Life assurance 4x annual salary.
• Paid volunteering leave.
• Excellent continuous professional development.
• Flexible benefits allowance (1.5% of salary).
• Health and wellness schemes.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on a range of products, including days out.
• Cash back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free on-site car parking.

Applications will be accepted until 11.59pm, 06 January 2025.

Interviews to take place week commencing 13 January 2025.

We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants.