Individuals & Societies (Humanities) Teacher – Geography & History at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Role Summary
The Individuals & Societies (Humanities) Teacher will deliver engaging, inquiry-driven instruction within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), fostering critical thinking, global awareness and interdisciplinary understanding. The role involves guiding students in the exploration of history, geography, economics, political systems, culture, and contemporary global issues while developing their research, communication and analytical skills. The teacher will contribute to a collaborative teaching environment, promote international-mindedness and support the holistic development of students as reflective, responsible global citizens aligned with the Academy's mission and IB philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in IB MYP Individuals & Societies (Humanities) and/or Diploma Programme (DP) Geography and/or History.
• Design inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with IB frameworks, including ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills.
• Develop and implement schemes of work, unit plans and assessments in line with IB standards.
• Foster critical thinking, research, source analysis and evaluation skills in students.
• Integrate local, regional and global perspectives into teaching to enhance conceptual understanding.
• Monitor, assess and provide timely feedback on student progress using IB assessment criteria.
• Support students in developing strong written, oral and presentation skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary units and curriculum development.
• Promote academic honesty and uphold IB Learner Profile attributes.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, student mentorship and school events.
• Contribute to departmental planning, curriculum review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse student needs and backgrounds.
• Support the IB Core programme in MYP and/or DP.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in History, Geography, International Relations, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, or a related field with a teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Individuals & Societies or a comparable international curriculum.
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning and concept-driven curriculum design
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate is mandatory.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding and holistic development.