Teachers at Aga Khan Education Service – March 2025

Overview

A private, non-profit service company formed under the Companies Act is Tanzania’s Aga Khan Education Service (AKES). It runs two English-medium schools in Dar es Salaam that follow international curricula, such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) for Form 1-4, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (including the early years and the Diploma Programme).

JOB TITLE: Teachers

The mission of AKES, Tanzania, is to deliver a world-class education to all children at an affordable price. We want our students to grow up to be strong, independent thinkers who can make a positive impact in the world, both locally and globally. A set of private development agencies called the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is striving to better the lives of people in particular parts of the developing world, regardless of their religion or ethnicity. AKES, Tanzania, is one of these agencies.

Open Positions
The following qualifications are being sought after to fill the unfilled jobs for the upcoming term beginning in August 2025 at the Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School in Dar es Salaam (international section): AKES, Tanzania; dynamic personality; open-mindedness; commitment; effectiveness; and experience.

Courses in Science and Mathematics Teachers with experience in IGCSE and IB DP curriculum.
Teaching French with expertise in the IGCSE and IB curricula.
Proficiency in the IGCSE and IB curricula is a prerequisite for teaching positions in computer science.
Literature and Language in English Experienced educators and department heads with knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and its associated qualifications.
Childcare Provider.
Duties and Positions

To make learning go smoothly, make sure the classroom is a safe and interesting place for the kids.
Establish the overarching goals that must be met and provide ample challenges to each student to foster personal growth as they work towards these learning objectives.
Make sure the students accomplish what they set out to do, do a fantastic job, and keep getting better.
When creating lessons, keep in mind the students’ current skill levels and areas of knowledge.
Exhibit familiarity with, and competence in using, various effective pedagogical strategies.
Needed Skills and Experience

Graduate of an esteemed, nationally recognised institution with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education.
Experience teaching a related subject in an international school setting for at least three to four years, preferably as part of the IGCSE or IB DP curriculum.
Strong knowledge of, and background in, the planning, execution, and assessment of curriculum management systems.
Possessing knowledge of efficient frameworks for school improvement planning and self-evaluation, familiarity with methods for enhancing student achievement, and competency in the practices of modern education.

Mode of Application.

You must include a full curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and the names and contact details of three confidential references (one of whom must be your current head of school or line manager) along with an application letter outlining your expertise. Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR-Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania, at [email protected] or via regular mail to P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam. A working email and phone number are required.

Applications must be submitted no later than March 14, 2025. Personnel will only be notified if they are on the shortlist.

One of the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network is the Aga Khan Education Service in Tanzania.