Teacher at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The Aga Khan Education Services, Kenya (AKESK) operates 11 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides Nursery to Senior Secondary Education in both the National and International curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi, Senior School

The Senior School of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi is an IB World School that offers holistic education for students in Grades 6-12, combining academic rigor within the broad and challenging curriculum with a wide range of co-curricular

activities. The School offers the IB Middle Years Programme in Grades 6-10, and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. More information about the IBMYP and the IBDP can be found at https://www.ibo.org/ .

The Academy welcomes applications from enthusiastic and professional educators who are dedicated to student-centered and inquiry-based teaching and learning for the following positions: 

• Teacher of English 
• Teacher of Swahili 
• Teacher of Spanish or French 
• Teacher of Geography and Business/Economics 
• Teacher of ICT / Digital Design 
• Teacher of Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics specialism) 
• Teacher of Mathematics 
• Teacher of Visual Arts, Music or Drama 
• Swimming Coach 

The teachers will report to their respective Heads of Department and work closely with their colleagues to facilitate

high quality and inspiring learning that enables all students to reach their individual potential. 

Key Responsibilities of AKAN Teachers 

• Collaboratively plan units of study designed for maximizing learning for all students 
• Deliver effective, differentiated and inquiry-based lessons in a friendly and supportive atmosphere 
• Create a safe and conducive environment in which the students can learn and thrive 
• Use varied, adequate assessments, including formative and summative assessment in line with the IBO requirements 
• Engage parents regularly and effectively in the education of their children 
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the relevant subject and modern pedagogy 
• Accurately evaluate and comment on both the ability and developmental potential of each student 
• Effectively communicate with students, colleagues and parents, including through email and the school information system 
• Demonstrate an experience of high professional values and practices 
• Show profound commitment to ongoing professional growth and take on responsibility for fulfilling the vision and philosophy of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (B.Ed.) in the respective fields 
• Teaching experience, especially in the IB programmes or other international curricula 
• Teachers Service Commission Certification

Please apply via the AKDN Career Centre at www.akdn.org/careers/1683330

The closing date 26 June 2020