IB Teacher of English and Literature at Aga Khan Academy

Job Description The Aga Khan Academies are an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The AKDN is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalisation of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender. The positionThe IB Teacher of English and Literature will play a central role in raising the standards of student attainment and achievement in the subject area, monitor, and support student progress to aid in realizing the vision and mission of the network of Academies as articulated by His Highness the Aga Khan. S/he will play a central role in raising the standards of student attainment and achievement in the subject area, monitor, and support student progress to aid in realizing the vision and mission of the network of Academies as articulated by His Highness the Aga Khan.Duties & Responsibilities To plan curriculum documents in a collaborative manner to reflect the standards and practices of the Academy.To engage in effective teaching practice that embraces inquiry teaching and learning methods and differentiate activities to meet the needs of all students.To authentically assess, record and track the progress of all students.To communicate necessary programme information to all stakeholders.To resource programme needs effectively and ensure careful maintenance of existing inventory.To actively participate in the life of the Senior School and the Academy as a whole, in and out of normal school hours. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a recognized universityAt least 2 year experience in early years/primaryMust have a TSC certificate or an internationally recognized teaching qualification.Prior experience teaching music is required.Previous IB experience is preferredLeadership experience will be an added advantage