SIS Swiss International School operates 20 bilingual private day schools in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Brazil. Around 5,000 students from both local and internationally mobile families attend our bilingual schools worldwide.
In August 2026, the SIS Group will take over the operation of the long-established Swiss School Madrid.
The school is attended by approximately 480 students from kindergarten to upper secondary level and employs around 65 teachers and additional staff members.
From September 2026, students at SIS Madrid will be taught in two bilingual streams in the lower grades. Our graduates complete a further three years leading to the Swiss Matura, which will subsequently be replaced by the IB Diploma.
We are seeking,
from 1 July 2026, and no later than 20 August 2026 , a committed
IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme Coordinator (DP)
who will help lead our school into the future. The position is combined with a teaching load at upper secondary level.
Your Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the head of school, your main responsibilities will include:
Overall responsibility for the
accreditation, implementation and continuous development
of the IB Diploma Programme
Acting as the
main point of contact
with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB)
Coordination of curriculum development, IB documentation and the core components
TOK, Extended Essay and CAS
Academic and organisational leadership of the
DP teaching team , including coordination of IB professional development
Preparation and support of
IB verification and evaluation visits (audits)
Quality assurance of programme implementation, assessment processes and official IB deadlines
Academic guidance and support for students, as well as communication with parents, in relation to the IB
Close collaboration with the School Leadership Team on
staffing, resources and budget planning
in relation to the IB
Combined with a
teaching load at the secondary (Gymnasium) level
Your Profile
University degree with a pedagogical focus; a master's degree is an advantage
Recognised
IB Diploma Programme training
Experience as a
DP Coordinator
Teaching experience at upper secondary level, preferably within the
IB Diploma Programme
Strong knowledge of
IB Standards and Practices
and IB evaluation processes
Native-level Spanish or English and
at least C1 proficiency
in the other language
Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills, with strong alignment to the
IB philosophy
We Offer
An international working environment on a spacious campus
Permanent full-time Spanish employment contract
A role combining
IB coordination and teaching
Attractive employment conditions
Location:
Alcobendas (Madrid)
Start date:
1 July 2026 , no later than
20 August 2026
Interested?
Please send your complete electronic application by
13 March 2026
to
begona.salamanca@colegiosuizomadrid.com . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Ms Salamanca by email.
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