PYP Coordiantor

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.

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We are seeking a reflective, dynamic and pedagogically strong PYP Coordinator to join our Junior School Leadership Team. This is a key middle leadership role responsible for leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the IB Primary Years Programme, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

In collaboration with the Junior School Principal and Student Support Coordinator, the PYP Coordinator ensures that student learning remains at the centre of all decision-making, while maintaining fidelity to IB philosophy, standards and practices. He/she will be responsible for leading the planning, implementation, monitoring and ongoing development of the PYP programme, Providing pedagogical leadership across the programme, modelling and promoting best practice in inquiry-based learning, ensuring the school meets all IB standards and practices and communicating effectively with parents and the wider community about the PYP programme.

The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and must have a recognized teaching qualification, at least 5 years’ experience in an inquiry-based or IB setting, experience in a leadership or coordination role , strong understanding of PYP framework ,inquiry-based pedagogy and assessment for learning.

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: 13 May 2026

Start date: 1 August 2026

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.

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