Subject Manager, Language and Literature Specialist

3 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom International Baccalaureate Full time

About the International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global organization that provides world-class educational services to over 5,500 schools across 159 countries. We are committed to creating a better and more peaceful world through education.

About the Job

The Subject Manager, Language and Literature will lead and manage the assessment of a portfolio of subjects within Group 1 of the Diploma Programme. This includes ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and fairness of assessment in the portfolio of subjects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of examiners, including senior examiners, to ensure high-quality assessments.
  • Manage international teams of senior examiners and be responsible for all assessment-related activities, including examination paper authoring, standardization, and grade award.
  • Work closely with other departments, particularly those within the Education Office, to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
  • Represent the IB at international conferences and events to promote the organization's mission and values.

Requirements

  • Fluency in any European language, with proficiency equivalent to a native speaker.
  • 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.
  • Ability to analyze and draw conclusions from statistical information.
  • Excellent spoken and written skills in English.
  • 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.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects to agreed timelines.
  • Ability to present effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes.

Benefits

  • Flexi-hours with core working hours between 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm.
  • 10% employer pension 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.

Other Requirements

  • Flexibility to work weekends during peak examination sessions.


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