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Start date: August 2027
Application deadline: December 11, 2026
Location: Jeju, South Korea
Teaching scope: PYP
About this role
The PYP Coordinator provides informed, collaborative pedagogical leadership for the IB Primary Years Programme across the Junior School. Responsible for curriculum documentation, IB program development, and teacher growth in inquiry practice, the Coordinator fosters a student-centered environment anchored in our mission to challenge and inspire students each day to love learning and shape a better world. Working with the Junior School Principal, Deputy Principals, and Middle and Senior School colleagues, the Coordinator ensures a coherent program.
Responsibilities
Curriculum & Pedagogical Leadership: In collaboration with teachers, the Junior School Principal, and Deputy Principals, ensure the written, taught, and assessed curriculum aligns with the IB PYP framework. Lead curriculum planning and documentation, using data and research to inform next steps.
Program Development & IB Compliance: Lead program development, communication with the IB for program evaluation, and IB-mandated policy review. Monitor the core components of the PYP, and organize IB-mandated professional development.
Faculty Coaching & Development: Mentor and coach teachers, teacher leaders, teacher interns, and educational assistants in inquiry pedagogy, curriculum implementation, and assessment capability, including through classroom visits. Support the induction of new faculty and staff.
Student Learning & Well-being: Facilitate action-oriented collaborative planning focused on student learning and well-being. Ensure learners’ access to the PYP with the Multilingual Learner team, Learning Support Team, and counselors.
Community & Transitions: Facilitate parent education sessions that build understanding of the PYP. Collaborate with Junior School and Middle and Senior School teams for smooth transitions.
Leadership & Administration: Support the Junior School Principal and leadership team in planning the school calendar and revising the School’s mission, vision, and strategy. Assist with recruitment and scheduling.
Wider Role: Provide teaching coverage as needed. Contribute to service programs, faculty well-being initiatives, and community-building, and undertake other duties as required.
Requirements
Share and champion the School’s mission, vision, and core values of Care, Collaboration, and Excellence.
Demonstrate cultural awareness, empathy, and diplomacy.
Communicate clearly, orally and in writing.
Lead by example and support the professional growth of teachers.
Demonstrate passion, energy, optimism, and a genuine interest in and commitment to inspiring and serving students, parents, and the wider community.
Uphold a strict commitment to child protection, safeguarding, and student welfare standards.
Preferences
Two or more years experience as a PYP Coordinator or in a similar curriculum leadership role
Experience in an international school setting, preferably a JK–12 school, and supporting IB program evaluation or authorization
Experience leading faculty professional learning, instructional coaching, and curriculum development, and supporting multilingual learners
IB-recognized professional development in PYP leadership, curriculum development, or assessment, and a master's degree in a related field
Working knowledge of Korean
Experience & credentials
Minimum experience: 5 years
Experience
A master’s degree and teaching certification
At least five years of successful teaching experience, including significant experience within the IB Primary Years Programme
Strong knowledge of the PYP framework, including approaches to teaching and learning, inquiry-based instruction, transdisciplinary learning, and assessment practices
Demonstrated experience in curriculum planning, development, and review, including collaborative unit planning and assessment moderation
Legal employability in the Republic of Korea, with an available visa route for the candidate and any dependents
Credentials
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Branksome Hall Asia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects every member of faculty and staff to share that commitment. Child abuse and neglect are violations of a child’s human rights, and maltreatment of a child is never justified under any circumstance. All faculty and staff are required to report possible signs of abuse or neglect in accordance with the School’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
All appointments are conditional on satisfactory completion of the School’s pre-employment vetting before they start work, which includes police and criminal records checks, reference checks and any further checks required by Korean law or School policy.
Checks may be repeated during employment as required by Korean law or School policy, and faculty and staff must promptly inform the School of any criminal charge or conviction, or any other circumstance that may affect their suitability to work with children.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation
Competitive salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits
Comprehensive package including semi-furnished housing, tuition waiver for dependent children, relocation allowance, annual travel allowance, private health insurance, and professional development allowance.
Visa and work authorization
Full visa sponsorship and legal work authorization processing provided by the school for the successful candidate and eligible dependents legally employable in the Republic of Korea. Applicants are responsible for paperwork costs outside of Korea (e.g., apostille and legalization processes).