An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic and visionary PYP Coordinator / PYP Lead to join a growing international school in Mandalay, Myanmar.

This is an ideal role for an experienced IB educator who is passionate about developing outstanding teaching and learning while leading the successful delivery of the IB Primary Years Programme within a collaborative international environment.

Overview

As PYP Coordinator, you will provide strategic leadership for the Primary Years Programme, ensuring the successful implementation of the IB framework across the school. Working closely with teachers and school leadership, you will foster a culture of inquiry, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting curriculum development, assessment practices, and professional learning. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a reduced teaching timetable, allowing you to remain connected to classroom practice while mentoring colleagues and modelling best practice.

About the School

This welcoming international school is continuing to strengthen its IB programmes and offers educators the opportunity to play a meaningful role in its growth. With a strong commitment to inquiry-based learning, international mindedness, and student-centred education, the school provides a supportive environment where innovation, collaboration, and professional development are highly valued.

Job Highlights

• Lead the strategic implementation and ongoing development of the IB Primary Years Programme.
• Mentor and support teachers in delivering engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences.
• Guide curriculum planning, assessment, and programme evaluation.
• Promote best practice in teaching and learning across the Primary School.
• Support the school's ongoing IB programme development and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.
• PGCE or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Extensive experience teaching within the IB Primary Years Programme.
• MUST HAVE experience in a PYP leadership or coordination role.
• Excellent understanding of IB philosophy and inquiry-based learning.
• Experience with IB authorisation, evaluation, or programme development is highly advantageous.
• A collaborative, adaptable, and solution-focused approach.

Facts & Figures

• Location: Mandalay, Myanmar
• Job type: Full-time
• Contract: 2 years
• Salary range: Competitive and market related depending on experience
• Benefits: Flights, Accommodation Allowance, Visa Costs, Basic Medical Insurance, Transport to and from school

About ASQ:  the perfect match between international schools and candidates

ASQ International partners with a number of exceptional International schools globally to offer the latest and best selection of educational positions. 

Kindly send your CV to: Lizelle Carelse or apply directly online at www.asq-international.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

If your application has been successful, we will contact you within 5 days.

Please note, even if you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we will keep your details on file in the ASQ Education talent pool, as you could be perfect for one of our future international positions.