Drama Teacher

The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country's national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information... The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) is an IB continuum school in Kenya authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Early Years through the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty.

The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi - Senior School has an opening for the position of: Drama Teacher.

Role Summary

The Drama Teacher will deliver engaging and rigorous Drama 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, performance and analytical skills through inquiry-based learning and practical exploration of theatre. The teacher will support students in devising, performing and evaluating dramatic work, while contributing to a vibrant, collaborative and internationally-minded arts programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess Drama lessons aligned with the IB MYP and IB DP Theatre courses.
• Teach drama theory, theatre history and performance techniques, enabling students to explore diverse theatrical traditions and practices.
• Guide students through the creative process including devising, scripting, rehearsing, directing, and performing.
• Support students in developing and submitting high-quality IB internal and external assessments, including portfolios, performances, research presentations and collaborative theatre 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’ artistic growth, confidence and academic progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, assessment data and reporting in line with IB and school requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to interdisciplinary learning, curriculum planning and the wider performing arts programme.
• Lead and support co-curricular drama activities, including school productions, performances and theatre showcases.
• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety standards, particularly in performance and rehearsal spaces, and contribute positively to the AKAN ethos.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognized university.
• Experience in Drama, Theatre Arts, Performing Arts or a related field from a recognized university.
• Experience in directing or producing school theatre productions and managing performances is highly desirable.
• 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.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience teaching Drama/Theatre within the IB MYP and/or IB DP, or a comparable international curriculum, is preferred.

This position welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including those locally based and internationally experienced.