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, ...

Responsibilities or duties

The successful candidate will teach Physics across the IB MYP and DP and work collaboratively within the Science Department to deliver engaging, rigorous and student-centred learning experiences.

• Plan and deliver high-quality Physics lessons aligned with the IB MYP and DP frameworks, ensuring coherence with subject objectives, assessment criteria and inquiry-based learning principles.
• Design and implement engaging learning experiences, including practical investigations and experimental work that develop students’ conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills and scientific thinking.
• Develop, administer and moderate formative and summative assessments in line with IB standards, providing timely, constructive feedback to support student progress and achievement.
• Use differentiated teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students in a multicultural, international school environment.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom climate that promotes student well-being, curiosity and a love for learning.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, parents and colleagues, supporting positive partnerships in student learning.
• Contribute to co-curricular programmes, school initiatives and enrichment activities that enhance the holistic development of students.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning, reflection and growth, including participation in IB professional development where applicable.

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

A Bachelor's degree in Physics or Physics Education from a recognized university.

A Master’s degree is desirable.

Demonstrated ability to teach in a diverse, multicultural, international school environment, with a strong understanding of student-centred, inquiry-based pedagogy and assessment practices aligned to international standards.

Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration is required.

Experience needed

5 years’ teaching experience teaching secondary Physics, preferably within an international curriculum setting.

Experience teaching IB MYP and / or DP Physics is strongly preferred.

• Plan and deliver high-quality Physics lessons aligned with the IB MYP and DP frameworks, ensuring coherence with subject objectives, assessment criteria and inquiry-based learning principles.
• Design and implement engaging learning experiences, including practical investigations and experimental work that develop students’ conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills and scientific thinking.
• Develop, administer and moderate formative and summative assessments in line with IB standards, providing timely, constructive feedback to support student progress and achievement.
• Use differentiated teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students in a multicultural, international school environment.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom climate that promotes student well-being, curiosity and a love for learning.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, parents and colleagues, supporting positive partnerships in student learning.
• Contribute to co-curricular programmes, school initiatives and enrichment activities that enhance the holistic development of students.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning, reflection and growth, including participation in IB professional development where applicable.

• Student-centred pedagogy
• Inquiry-based pedagogy
• Assessment practices aligned to international standards
• Communication skills
• Collaboration skills

• Bachelor's degree in Physics or Physics Education
• Master's degree (desirable)
• Teachers Service Commission (TSC) registration