The Aga Khan Education Service (AKES), Tanzania, is a private, non-profit service company registered under the Companies Act. It operates two international curriculum schools in Dar es Salaam offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (including the early years) and the Diploma Programme (DP); the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum; the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE); and the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) for Form 1-4.

The vision of AKES, Tanzania is to provide accessible, world-class education, which prepares students to become self-confident, open-minded, articulate, and ethical young people with academic qualifications that enable them to make productive contributions to their own community and wider society. AKES, Tanzania is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.

Current Vacancies
AKES, Tanzania is currently seeking qualified, dynamic, open-minded, committed, effective, and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant positions at the Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School, Dar es Salaam (international section) for the new term starting August 2025:

• Mathematics and Science Subjects Teachers with experience in IGCSE and IB DP curriculum.
• French Teacher with experience in IGCSE/IB curriculum.
• Computer Science Teachers with experience in IGCSE/IB Curriculum.
• English Language and Literature Teachers and Head of Department with experience in IGCSE and IB DP curriculum.
• Nursery School Teacher.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and stimulating environment for students to ensure smooth teaching and learning.
• Set the ultimate objectives that must be achieved and challenge each and every student to help them grow in the process of achieving their learning goals.
• Ensure that students achieve the set objectives, excellent results, and continuously improve.
• Be aware of the capabilities and knowledge the students possess and plan their teaching materials accordingly.
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and ability to implement various efficient teaching methods.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s in education from a reputable accredited university.
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in teaching a similar subject in IGCSE and IB DP curriculum in an international school.
• Good understanding of and experience in curriculum management design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Understanding of 21st-century education practices, strategies for raising student’s achievement, and effective frameworks for school improvement planning and self-evaluation.

How to Apply
Applicants should send a letter of application describing their experience, along with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of education certificates, and contact information of three confidential referees, including the current head of school or line manager. Please apply via email to [email protected] with your application addressed to HR-Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania or through mail to P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam. Please ensure you include an email address and telephone contact.

Closing Date for Applications: 14 March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.