Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad

The Aga Khan Schools comprise a network of over 200 schools serving close to 100,000 students. We work in 11 countries in East Africa and South and Central Asia. Aga Khan Schools brings together the Aga Khan Education Services and the Aga Khan Academies - one of the world’s largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational, pre-tertiary education networks. Set on a beautiful 100-acre campus south of the historic city of Hyderabad, the Aga Khan Academy recruits young people from a diversity of backgrounds and irrespective of their ability to pay. Our holistic approach enables young people to become ethical leaders empowered to make a positive contribution in a changing world.

Teachers at the Aga Khan Academy are:

1. committed to the vision of the Academy and our distinct educational philosophy.

2. excited about the opportunity to act as an Advisor to a small group of students as part of our emphasis on high quality pastoral care.

3. enthusiastically involved in the Academy’s Enrichment Programme.

4. taking on an active role in the residential life of a thriving school community which values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and students.

PYP Coordinator:

Primary Responsibilities:

•             Provide pedagogical and administrative leadership of the IB Primary Years Programme along with the Junior School Principal

•             Work with the Junior School principal, Head of Academy and colleagues to support the vision and mission of the Academies.

•             Work with the Junior School Principal to conduct classroom observations and appraisals of staff, and develop and implement a structured professional development plan to ensure all teachers are knowledgeable and skilled in the PYP pedagogy and classroom practices

•             Participate in the Outreach Programme of the Academy and promote service learning in the community.

•             Promote the values of the IB PYP and ensure the rigorous implementation of a coherent written curriculum from grades 1 to 5.

•             Maintain the archive of all PYP documentation related to the Primary Years Programme for programme evaluation, including the programme of inquiry, PYP planners and unit documentation.

•             Review existing curriculum documents on a regular basis.

•             Provide support and mentor teachers in the implementation of the PYP.

•             Identify and procure appropriate learning resources to support inquiry based teaching and learning.

•             In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, the PYP Coordinator will be expected to take on a teaching load of 40-50%.

Required Attributes:

•             A recognised degree in Education from a reputable university.

•             Minimum of 5 years relevant PYP experience

Experience in developing and providing workshops and professional development opportunities for staff.

•             the ability to participate in team teaching, implementation and collaborative planning  

Valued additional assets:

•             Training as PYP workshop leader

•             Proven ICT skills.

Applications must include a brief statement describing the key features of your philosophy of education and approach to working with young people. Please indicate clearly in your application how your experience and expertise might align with the expectations we have highlighted.