Head of Department - Humanities
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
Kenya
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 August 2024
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2024
Job overview
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is the first of a network of 18-planned academies to be established across Africa, Europe, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. The Academies provide a world-class education to exceptional students who possess strong leadership potential, on a merit basis. Pluralism is a core value of the educational programme; the student body reflects marked diversity, and includes both national and international students from all socio-economic backgrounds. AKA Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering an IB curriculum that is locally rooted and globally relevant. Academy graduates consistently earn places and scholarships at the world’s top universities.
Exciting career opportunities await those who wish to make a difference. For further information please visit our website www.agakhanacademies.org/mombasa
We are looking for a Head of Department - Humanities who will provide leadership and management of the Departmental unit across the school for the MYP and DP programmes and communicate with the related areas in the Senior School. He/she will also be responsible for developing departmental goals consistent with school-wide goals and specific programme, preparing professional development plan for the department, participating in the appraisal of the members of the department, establishing assessment procedure and programme. S/He will also be required to teach either Economics or Geography or History
The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and must have an internationally recognized teaching qualification or a BEd/MEd and at least 5 years’ experience in teaching IB MYP and Diploma Level.
We value professional learning and believe that the quality of the teacher is the most critical factor in student outcomes along with relationships. All faculty are expected actively engage in professional collaboration in and across the Academies and be active in the life of the students beyond the curriculum; all teachers support the co-curricular activities, residential life and participate in our Service-Learning Programme.
The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students in its care. As an employer, the school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
The closing date for applications: 30 April 2024
Start date: 1 August 2024
Early applications will be considered
Interested candidates should attach a letter of interest outlining their suitability for the job
Being an intentionally diverse community, we welcome applications from qualified candidates from all cultural and educational backgrounds. Please note that only candidates who are shortlisted will be notified.
For further information and to apply, please visit www.akdn.org/careers
About The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
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Opened in 2003, the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is a day and residential school located in Mombasa, Kenya, offering world-class education to exceptional students who possess strong leadership potential. The Academy, a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network, is the first of a network of 18 planned Academies to be established across Africa, Europe, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East.
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body and an experienced team of educators and staff. Admission to the Academy is based on merit, and financial aid is available to ensure access for students with demonstrated need.
At the Academy, students are encouraged to create a balance between academics, sports, cultural activities and community life. Students are challenged to be intellectually inquisitive and socially conscious, while also being respectful and appreciative of other people's cultures, social structures, values and beliefs. In line with the Academy's mission and vision to create global leaders of tomorrow, Academy graduates consistently earn places and scholarships at the world's top universities.
For further information on the Academy, visit: http://www.agakhanacademies.org/mombasa
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