Teacher of Economics, Business and Humanities at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya AKESK in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Teacher of Economics, Business and Humanities

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    6 days ago

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    3 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Education & Training
    Education & Training

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    Job Description

    This role involves teaching Economics, Business, and Humanities within the IB Diploma and Middle Years Programme frameworks. The teacher will plan and deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons, differentiate instruction, and use criterion-based assessments to support student learning. The position also includes homeroom tutoring, mentoring students in Service as Action/CAS projects, and contributing to co-curricular activities.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Collaboratively plan units of study across Economics, Business and Humanities that maximise learning and align with IB Diploma and Middle Years Programme standards.
    • Design clear, achievable lesson objectives and deliver well-organised lessons in line with unit plans.
    • Deliver engaging lessons in the spirit of inquiry, using IT and other resources to enhance instruction.
    • Differentiate learning so every student can grasp economic, business and humanities concepts.
    • Foster conceptual understanding and connect learning to real-world economic, business and societal contexts.
    • Create a safe, positive classroom environment and make full use of instructional time.
    • Apply a thorough understanding of IB criterion-based assessment practices across all subjects taught.
    • Use varied, well-documented formative and summative assessments to evidence student learning.
    • Produce accurate, criteria-based results that reflect what students can do.
    • Write clear, constructive report cards that identify pathways for improvement.
    • Participate actively in Parent-Teacher Conferences, supporting parents in understanding their child's progress.
    • Reflect on and continuously improve teaching practice, learning from evidence and colleagues.
    • Take ownership of personal professional development and pursue growth opportunities.
    • Serve as a Homeroom Tutor, offering academic and pastoral support to students.
    • Mentor students in Service as Action (SA) / CAS projects, connecting learning to community engagement.
    • Contribute actively to a co-curricular club and support school trips as required.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Education, or a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business, or a Humanities discipline, with a teaching qualification.
    • IB Diploma Programme certification in Economics, Business Management, or a Humanities subject is highly desirable.
    • Registration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
    • A minimum of 5 years' teaching experience across Economics, Business and/or Humanities subjects, preferably within an IB World School or equivalent international education system.
    • Demonstrated experience designing, delivering and assessing curriculum using criterion-based methods (e.g. IB rubrics).
    • Experience integrating technology and differentiated instruction into the classroom.
    • Ability to teach flexibly across multiple subject areas within Economics, Business and Humanities is an advantage.
    • Strong subject expertise and instructional competence across Economics, Business and Humanities.
    • A collaborative team player who communicates effectively with students, colleagues and parents.
    • Adaptability and a genuine interest in innovative, inquiry-based teaching methods.
    • Strong organisational skills in managing lesson planning, classroom time and assessment records across multiple subjects.
    • A commitment to the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism, and to safeguarding the welfare of children.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Education & Training

    Minimum Experience

    5 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Education

    Field of Study

    Economics, Business, or Humanities

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) recruitment portal at krb-xjobs.brassring.com.

    Show Your IB Assessment Fluency

    This school runs the IB Diploma and Middle Years Programme, so your CV and interview answers must show you can plan backwards from criteria, use rubrics, and give feedback that moves learning. Hiring managers will probe how you differentiate for mixed-ability classes and how you document evidence of student progress.

    1. Lead with IB credentials: If you hold IB certification in Economics, Business Management, or a Humanities subject, put it in the first third of your CV. If you have taught in an IB World School, name the school and the years—this directly answers the 'preferably within an IB World School' line.

    2. Quantify your classroom impact: Use numbers where possible: 'Raised average Economics HL scores by 12% over two years' or 'Managed a caseload of 40 students across three subjects'. Concrete outcomes beat generic 'passionate teacher' phrases.

    3. Prepare a unit plan sample: Bring a one-page unit plan you have taught, showing the central idea, key concepts, ATL skills, and a criterion-based assessment task. Be ready to explain how you adapted it for different learners.

    4. Show your pastoral side: This role includes homeroom tutoring and mentoring CAS/SA projects. Have a short story ready about a time you supported a student's wellbeing or guided a community project—schools want evidence of that, not just academic delivery.

    5. Talk about technology with purpose: They want IT used to enhance inquiry, not just for slides. Mention specific tools you have used—Google Classroom, ManageBac, Kahoot, or data trackers—and how they improved student engagement or assessment.

    6. Align with the IB philosophy: Expect questions about conceptual teaching, international-mindedness, and the learner profile. Rehearse answers that show you see students as inquirers and thinkers, not just exam candidates.

    7. Address the multi-subject reality: You may teach across Economics, Business, and Humanities. Show you can move between disciplines confidently—give an example of a cross-curricular project you led or a time you taught outside your main subject.

    8. Polish your safeguarding awareness: Kenyan schools take child protection seriously. Be ready to discuss how you create a safe classroom, handle disclosures, and follow school policy—this is a non-negotiable for international schools.

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