Role Summary

The Film/Media Teacher will deliver engaging and rigorous Film/Media education across the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) at Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi – Senior School. The role focuses on developing students’ creative, technical and analytical understanding of Film/Media through inquiry-based learning and practical production. The teacher will support students in conceptual development, film-making skills and assessment, while contributing to our vibrant, collaborative and internationally-minded educational programme.

Responsibilities or duties

• Plan, deliver, and assess Film/Media lessons aligned with the IB MYP and IB DP Film courses.
• Teach film and media theory, history and critical analysis, enabling students to analyse films from diverse perspectives.
• Guide students through all stages of film production (e.g. scripting, storyboarding, filming, sound, and editing).
• Support students in developing and submitting high-quality IB internal and external assessments, including portfolios, comparative studies and collaborative film and media projects.
• Integrate IB Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) skills, inquiry-based learning and reflective practice into highly effective classroom instruction.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to support students’ creative growth and strong academic progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, assessment data and reporting in line with the IB and school requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to interdisciplinary learning, curriculum planning and the wider arts programme.
• Support co-curricular activities, exhibitions and school productions related to film and media.
• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety standards and contribute positively to the AKAN ethos.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Studies, Theatre Arts, Film Technology, or a related field.
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate.

Experience needed

• 2+ years’ experience teaching Film/Media within the IB MYP and/or IB DP, or comparable international curriculum.

• Plan, deliver, and assess Film/Media lessons aligned with the IB MYP and IB DP Film courses.
• Teach film and media theory, history and critical analysis, enabling students to analyse films from diverse perspectives.
• Guide students through all stages of film production (e.g. scripting, storyboarding, filming, sound, and editing).
• Support students in developing and submitting high-quality IB internal and external assessments, including portfolios, comparative studies and collaborative film and media projects.
• Integrate IB Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) skills, inquiry-based learning and reflective practice into highly effective classroom instruction.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to support students’ creative growth and strong academic progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, assessment data and reporting in line with the IB and school requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to interdisciplinary learning, curriculum planning and the wider arts programme.
• Support co-curricular activities, exhibitions and school productions related to film and media.
• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety standards and contribute positively to the AKAN ethos.

• Film/Media education delivery
• IB MYP and DP curriculum knowledge
• Inquiry-based learning
• Practical film production skills
• Assessment and feedback
• Mentorship
• Record keeping
• Collaboration
• Co-curricular support
• Safeguarding and health & safety standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Studies, Theatre Arts, Film Technology, or a related field.
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration certificate.
• 2+ years’ experience teaching Film/Media within the IB MYP and/or IB DP, or comparable international curriculum.