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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Aga Khan Education Service Uganda (AKESU) is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality education to students across Uganda, with a focus on fostering academic excellence, leadership skills, and social responsibility. The organization is recognized for its outstanding reputation in the education sector, consistently delivering academic success and community development through its schools. AKESU cultivates a work culture that values inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous professional development, offering employees the opportunity to thrive in an environment that supports work-life balance and growth.
With a rich history of delivering education since its establishment, AKESU has expanded its services to provide primary, secondary, and higher education, continually evolving its approach to meet the educational needs of the communities it serves. The organization embraces innovation in both teaching methods and technology to enhance the learning experience, creating a sustainable business model that prioritizes quality education and community engagement.
AKESU’s reach extends beyond Uganda, with a network of schools across East Africa, making it a significant player in the regional education landscape. Guided by core values such as excellence, integrity, and a commitment to the holistic development of students, AKESU also undertakes various CSR initiatives that promote social welfare, education access, and community development. For more information, visit www.akesu.org.
The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the developing world. AKES, U operates schools from Pre-School to High School and offers the British National Curriculum (BNC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Uganda National Primary and Secondary curriculum.
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Special Support Teacher (English & Social Studies) job at Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
Job Description
Job Title: Special Support Teacher (English & Social Studies)
Organisation: Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The Special Support teacher (English and Social Studies) will be responsible for supporting a group of English Language Learners in improving their English Language skills as well as learning the UNEB primary-level Social Studies curriculum.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Review diagnostic, student work and teacher reports to determine where each learner stands with respect to their English Language proficiency.
Develop tailored termly schemes of work, weekly/monthly planners, worksheets and other learning material, as well as learning plans for each session. Use the domains of language learning and of reading to guide this planning.
Support identified students in-class and with pull-out sessions to enhance proficiency in English to enable them to competently work with the UNEB curriculum with their class.
Where appropriate, use e-learning tools to enhance reading and English Language skills, after approval from the Head-teacher and CEO.
Provide dedicates sessions to small group of students to help them learn the Social Studies curriculum to their year-level, covering any prior year gaps.
Monitor each child’s progress on a daily basis and submit an individual student progress report on a weekly basis to the Head-teacher and CEO. (Evaluating the progress of individual learners on a weekly basis to measure progress, identify barriers to learning and recommend action to overcome barriers.)
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A minimum of a University Bachelor’s degree in Education (with a specialization in English/Humanities or Social studies)
At least five years’ experience teaching English in either national or international curriculum.
Empathetic, compassionate teacher who is patient with English Language Learners and is able to guide children in their learning.
Ability to work individually and with small groups of learners.
Willingness to take direction and learn new ways of teaching learners.
Previous experience as an ESL teacher is a plus.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
How to Apply
All candidates should apply online at the Apply Button below.
Deadline: 20th February 2025
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