a proven record of success as a primary teacher or mathematics specialist, ideally in IB PYP schools;
proven successes as a coach of teachers to support their development;
an ability to work in partnership with Academy teams, building on their strengths to support their work in raising achievement of students;
a detailed understanding of IB PYP and its place within the IB Continuum of programmes;
a detailed understanding of the Singapore approach to mathematics education, including an understanding of how mastery models are successfully implemented in a primary context;
an ability to use technology in an integrated way to promote students’ learning;
intercultural appreciation of the work of teachers and support staff in the contexts of the Academies;
an ability to bring the best out of teachers and to effect sustainable improvements in teaching quality;
an understanding of students and what motivates them through their learning;
leadership experience in a school, at subject, phase, grade or programme level;
the skills of being a team player in a school and putting the development of others above that of oneself;
a strong conceptual understanding of practice and pedagogy;
an understanding of sustainable school improvement and the contribution effective teaching plays in this; and
an understanding of sustainable development and the role of education in building communities through the development of ethical leadership.
Responsibilities
improves the quality of teaching, learning and support for students in mathematics, within the framework of the IB Primary Years Programme;
achieves these improvements by establishing, coaching, mentoring and developing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) of common interest groups across the network;
supports and monitors the implementation of the network-wide Mathematics curriculum, ensuring that a mastery model is effectively implemented for all students;
supports the quality of teachers’ planning and differentiation to personalise the learning of each student within a mastery curriculum;
develops and delivers professional development to improve both the mathematical knowledge and pedagogical competence of teachers
models mathematical pedagogy to aid the developmental understanding of teachers
works with faculty to support the use of standardised assessment data, and early interventions to support students’ progress;
supports the development of the curriculum, i.e. the IB programmes customised to meet the vision of the Aga Khan Academies through the Aga Khan Curricular Strands (1) ;
supports the Academies’ preparations for the IB’s authorisation and evaluation visits;
builds capacity in the faculty to ensure improvements are sustainable, and co-ordinates the implementation of curriculum specific Professional Development for all teachers;
supports students by helping to develop a culture of success and achievement in partnership with the Academy’s faculty and staff;
plays a full part in the lives of the Academies while on campus, and contributes to the strategic planning for teachers’ professional development across the network with respect to their discipline or specific area of expertise.
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree
Required relevant work experience
: 3 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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