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The Aga Khan Academies

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24.04.2025

08.06.2025

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3961BR

The position

Aga Khan Schools (AKS) comprises a network of over 200 schools, more than 100 non-formal education programme centres, and seven hostels, serving over 96,000 students from the age of 18 months to adulthood each year, with the support of over 6,400 teachers and staff. The agency currently operates across 12 countries in East Africa, South, and Central Asia, and the Middle East.

The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both 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.

AKES, Kenya has an opening for the following position starting in the academic year 2025/2026:

Head Teacher, Aga Khan Academy Nairobi Senior School

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi, Senior School offers holistic education for students in the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6 to 10), and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12), combining academic rigour within the broad and challenging curriculum with a wide range of co-curricular activities. More information about the IBMYP and the IBDP can be found.

Position Summary

The Head Teacher will be responsible for the pedagogical, curricular and administrative leadership and management of the senior section of the Academy and will support the school’s positioning as an IB World School of excellence, working towards making it an integral part of the AKAN one school vision. S/he will drive the academic and extra-curricular programmes at the school, provide leadership and oversee day-to-day operations of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• In consultation with the AKESK Leadership team, develop annual objectives, implement a school development plan, and establish quality indicators to ensure the delivery of high-quality education.
• Monitor school, staff, and student performance; conduct self-evaluation; and provide regular reports on progress against strategic and operational goals.
• Strengthen the implementation and success of the IB curriculum, monitor the MYP and DP action plans, and enable the school to become a model in implementing this curriculum.
• Ensure systems meet and maintain IB authorization requirements, develop and implement action plans, track student progress, and identify areas needing additional support.
• Build a high-performing team through collaborative leadership, committed to the school’s vision and student outcomes.
• Manage the school’s budget, resources, and assets, ensuring proper allocation and administration as per the financial plan.
• Lead in safeguarding students and staff wellbeing.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified teacher status, a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant field, or a postgraduate degree in education from an accredited university. IB teaching and leadership experience is desirable.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in international curriculum schools, preferably with IB MYP/DP leadership.
• Strong understanding of curriculum management, design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven track record in teacher development and pedagogical knowledge.
• Experience integrating education technology.
• Successful strategies in raising student achievement and school improvement.
• Experience in the global south or Africa and intercultural leadership qualities are desirable.
• Proven leadership in reputable schools, ability to develop high-performance teams, and establish strong stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of financial planning and budget management.
• Passion for high-quality education.
• Experience managing school operations and HR.
• Change leadership experience.
• Kenyan candidates require TSC registration.

3961BR

Aga Khan Education Services

The position

Aga Khan Schools (AKS) comprises a network of over 200 schools, more than 100 non-formal education programme centres, and seven hostels, serving over 96,000 students from the age of 18 months to adulthood each year, with the support of over 6,400 teachers and staff. The agency currently operates across 12 countries in East Africa, South, and Central Asia, and the Middle East.

The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both 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.

AKES, Kenya has an opening for the following position starting in the academic year 2025/2026:

Head Teacher, Aga Khan Academy Nairobi Senior School

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi, Senior School offers holistic education for students in the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6 to 10), and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12), combining academic rigour within the broad and challenging curriculum with a wide range of co-curricular activities. More information about the IBMYP and the IBDP can be found.

Position Summary

The Head Teacher will be responsible for the pedagogical, curricular and administrative leadership and management of the senior section of the Academy and will support the school’s positioning as an IB World School of excellence, working towards making it an integral part of the AKAN one school vision. S/he will drive the academic and extra-curricular programmes at the school, provide leadership and oversee day-to-day operations of the school.

Key Responsibilities

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience

3961BR

Aga Khan Education Services

The position

Aga Khan Schools (AKS) comprises a network of over 200 schools, more than 100 non-formal education programme centres, and seven hostels, serving over 96,000 students from the age of 18 months to adulthood each year, with the support of over 6,400 teachers and staff. The agency currently operates across 12 countries in East Africa, South, and Central Asia, and the Middle East.

The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both 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.

AKES, Kenya has an opening for the following position starting in the academic year 2025/2026:

Head Teacher, Aga Khan Academy Nairobi Senior School

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi, Senior School offers holistic education for students in the IB Middle Years Programme (Grades 6 to 10), and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12), combining academic rigour within the broad and challenging curriculum with a wide range of co-curricular activities. More information about the IBMYP and the IBDP can be found .

Position Summary

The Head Teacher will be responsible for the pedagogical, curricular and administrative leadership and management of the senior section of the Academy and will support the school’s positioning as an IB World School of excellence, working towards making it an integral part of the AKAN one school vision. S/he will drive the academic and extra-curricular programmes at the school, provide leadership and oversee day-to-day operations of the school.

Key Responsibilities

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience