Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya. Our first formal schools were opened in 1918, and AKESK currently operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, serving close to 5,000 students with a quality, ...

Role Summary

The 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.

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

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized university.
• Experience in Film, Media Studies, Film Production and/or Technology, or a related field.
• Candidates currently in Kenya will require the Teacher’s Service Commission (TSC) registration.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in a diverse, multicultural, international school environment, with a strong understanding of student-centred, inquiry-based pedagogy.

Experience needed

• 2 to 3 years’ experience teaching Film/Media within the IB MYP and/or IB DP, or comparable curriculum, preferably within an international curriculum setting.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety standards and contribute positively to the AKAN ethos.

• 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.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized university.
• Experience in Film, Media Studies, Film Production and/or Technology, or a related field.
• Candidates currently in Kenya will require the Teacher’s Service Commission (TSC) registration.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in a diverse, multicultural, international school environment, with a strong understanding of student-centred, inquiry-based pedagogy.