Subject Manager - Environmental Systems and Societies

4w1 month ago

International Baccalaureate

Cardiff, GB · Full-time · £49,314 – £49,314

About this role

The International Baccalaureate is a world leader in education services, operating in over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. This role offers the opportunity to work with an innovative global organisation where employees thrive and make a difference.

As Subject Manager for Environmental Systems and Societies, you will lead and manage the assessment process for this subject. You will ensure the reliability, accuracy and fairness of all assessments, from examination paper authoring to standardisation and grade award.

You will manage international teams of senior examiners, fostering collaboration and ensuring high-quality outputs. The role also involves close cooperation with other IB departments, particularly within the Education directorate, and representing the IB at international conferences and events.

This position provides a chance to shape assessment practices on a global scale. With hybrid working and a supportive environment, you can balance professional impact with personal flexibility.

Requirements

Degree-level qualification relevant to Environmental Systems and Societies
Significant and relevant post-qualification experience in educational assessment, teaching or research
Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to analyse and draw conclusions from statistical information
Excellent spoken and written English (working language of the IB Assessment Centre)
Ability to lead and work within a team and foster a collaborative environment
Competence in using standard office software (Microsoft Word and Excel)
Ability to manage multiple projects to agreed timelines and present effectively for various audiences

Responsibilities

Lead a team of examiners, including senior examiners, for designated subjects
Lead authoring teams to produce high-quality assessments
Implement effective standardisation processes and monitor 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)
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on assessment-related matters in a variety of languages
Represent the assessment perspective in curriculum review

Benefits

Hybrid working – only 1 day per week in the Cardiff office
10% employer pension contribution from day one (minimum 3% employee contribution)
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
10 days work from anywhere leave per calendar year