Director of Education Innovation (Global)

Director of Education InnovationSalary: Location dependent (see benefits section)Job Type: Permanent, Full timeLocation: Hybrid working opportunity from the following IB (International Baccalaureate®) Global Centres: The Hague (Netherlands), Singapore, Cardiff (UK) or Washington DC (US)About The IBIf you're looking to work for a global organization with a meaningful mission, and with colleagues all over the world, then the International Baccalaureate® (IB) may have the ideal opportunity for you! The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world. Apply now to join our global organization where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.About The JobThe Education Innovation Director leads the IB’s exploratory, future-centric learning function which is focused on envisioning and prototyping next-generation learning models through a balance of disruptive thinking and grounded school co-design.Reporting into the Chief Education Officer, the Education Innovation Director manages four integrated sub-departments (Education Foresight & Readiness, Future Learning Experimental Lab, Partnerships & Stakeholder-Centric Design) to collectively drive bold innovation in curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, and school models.Through strategic leadership the postholder ensures that innovation is not just imagined but tested, iterated, and made viable through authentic collaboration with schools and learners. The innovation involves not only reviewing cutting-edge research and global trends but also actively collaborating with schools, spending time in learning environments, and co-designing prototypes. This way the team ensures that the innovation is grounded, and informed by authentic school experiences.ResponsibilitiesSet strategic direction for Horizon 2 and Horizon 3 innovation, identifying priorities such as learner-driven models, competency-based ecosystems, AI in education, assessment, new school types and structures, etcOversee Four Innovation Sub-Departments, Education Foresight & Readiness; Future Learning Experimental Lab; Partnerships and Stakeholder-Centric DesignDevelop long-term relationships with schools willing to experiment, including IB and non-IB modelsEnsure innovation efforts are grounded in real-world classroom dynamics, school infrastructure, and educator/student voicesCollaborate with Research to evaluate impact and inform evidence-based iterationCollaborate with Student Design, Development, Educator Design and School Design to transition successful innovations into IB offeringsCollaborate with Community Office to anticipate systemic conditions for adoption and recognitionLead cross-functional innovation sprints, provocations, and collaborative design residenciesPromote safe-to-fail experimentation, iterative learning, and futures thinking within and beyond the Education Office.Represent IB in the global innovation landscapePosition IB as a credible, visionary, and collaborative force in reimagining educationEngage with global innovation networks, philanthropic ecosystems, and system disruptorsAbout YouExperience in building innovation strategies in educationProven ability to create networks between educational service organization, academic researchers and schools to engage on R&D projectsA good understanding of education professional services environmentHas an established (academic) network as educational leaderA relevant PhD qualification with a focus on education or related disciplineExperience in competing for grants in an applied academic context in which networks of schools, academics and educational service providers collaborate in proposalsEvidence of professional impact with international (academic) recognition for expertise and leadership in learning science, curriculum design or assessmentThorough understanding of the formal and informal decision processes in the IBUnderstanding of development and policy in K-12 educationFunctions as an educational (academic) authorityCan (in)formally influence and lead teams and create effective collaborative working relationshipsHas a vision for the future of K12 education including the innovation trends in the field of international, holistic and/or digital educationUnderstands the dynamics between the different functions and stakeholders in educationTakes responsibility for own actions and holds others to account to resultsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at speaking in public with clarity, authority and confidenceProven ability to translate and adapt complex concepts into understandable, relevant, appropriate and compelling messages to different stakeholder groupsIn addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of regional benefits including: For Singapore Employees:Annual salary in the region of SGD 235,739 - 294,674 (negotiable dependent on experience)20% employer's CPF contributionS$1,200 yearly flexible credits20 Days annual leave, plus public holidays, with the choice to buy or sell up to 3 days additional annual leaveusing flexible creditsLife assurance 2x annual salaryFlexible working hours due to nature of workOrganization sponsored learning opportunities for professional developmentCorporate passes to Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Gardens By The BayFor Netherlands employees:Annual Salary in the region of EUR 133,699 - 167,123 (negotiable dependent on experience)Relocation support and work permit sponsorship available30 days annual leaveFlexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salaryFlexible working (core hours are 10am-3.30pm), 40 hours per weekBicycle schemeIB PensionLife insurance 2x annual salaryTravel and work from home allowanceHealth insurance allowanceDisability insuranceFor UK employees:Annual Salary in the region of GBP 99,289 - 124,111 (negotiable dependent on experience)10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contributionEnhanced family friendly benefits30 Days annual leave, plus public holidaysLife assurance 4x annual salaryFlexible working hours (core hours are 10am-12pm and 2pm-3pm), 37.5 hours per weekPaid volunteering leaveExcellent continuous professional developmentFlexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salaryFor US employees:Annual Salary in the region of USD 173,886 - 217,358 (negotiable dependent on experience)10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contributionEnhanced family friendly benefits30 Days annual leave, plus public holidaysLife assurance 4x annual salaryPaid volunteering leaveExcellent continuous professional developmentFlexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salaryApplications will be accepted until 14 December 2025 at 23.55 CET 2025We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants.