Music 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 Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates five schools in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It 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.

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: Music Teacher.

Role Summary

The Music Teacher will deliver high-quality and vibrant lessons that enable each student to be highly imaginative, challenge perceptions and develop creative and analytical skills. He/She will play a pivotal role in shaping the student’s musical education and fostering an appreciation for music within the framework of the IB programme. The Candidate should be dedicated in nurturing students' musical talents, promoting global awareness and aligning their teaching with the values and principles of the IB programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive music curriculum that aligns with the IB standards and philosophy. This may involve designing units of study, lesson plans and assessments that incorporate IB principles, including inquiry-based learning, interdisciplinary connections, and international-mindedness.
• Play a leading role in extra-curricular musical and expressive arts events and opportunities.
• Deliver engaging and effective music instructions to students across various grade levels, fostering their musical skills, creativity and understanding. This could include teaching various aspects of music, such as theory, history, performance, composition and appreciation.
• Adapt teaching strategies and materials to meet student’s diverse needs and abilities, including those with different learning styles and abilities.
• Use varied, adequate assessments, including formative and summative assessments in line with the International Baccalaureate Organization requirements.
• Engage parents regularly and effectively in the education of their children.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the relevant subject and modern pedagogy.
• Accurately evaluate and comment on both the ability and developmental potential of each student.
• Effectively communicate with students, colleagues and parents, including through email and the school information system.
• Demonstrate an experience of high professional values and practices.
• Show profound commitment to ongoing professional growth and to taking on responsibility for fulfilling the vision and philosophy of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts with Education (Music) or an equivalent in the respective field.
• TSC Certification.
• 3 years of IB Middle Years Programme and/or IB Diploma.
• Previous teaching experience in the Middle Years Programme (MYP).

For more details on the position and the application process, please visit www.akdn.org/careers

The closing date for applications is May 10, 2026.