Film / Media Studies 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: Film / Media Studies Teacher.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• 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.

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