ICT & Computer Primary Teacher (Cambridge Curriculum Jobs – Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)

Job Title:     ICT & Computer Primary Teacher (Cambridge Curriculum

Organisation: Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

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.

Job Summary: To fulfil the mission statement, we expect that all teachers shall create and foster a positive teaching and learning environment in their classrooms or work areas where every child is loved, cared for and respected. The teacher is regarded as a leader within the classroom who develops plans and arrangements for teaching and learning to assist each child to reach their highest potential in all areas of school life. This will not only mean guiding and encouraging children to work cooperatively together but also having the highest level of cooperation with teaching colleagues and the school administration

Key Duties and Responsibilities: The fulfilment of the mission statement by all teachers will be through these Major Responsibilities:

• Class Atmosphere and ethos:
• Adopt a positive approach to all students in the school in respect of capability, behaviour and cultural diversity.
• Maintain the classroom used in a safe, clean and orderly manner, valuing and displaying children’ work, promptly reporting any damage or misuse.
• Check student appearance and lesson attendance. Set a good example by being well-dressed and punctual for school duties.
• Implement consistent guidance, counselling and behaviour policies in accordance with the School policy.
• Adhere to the current timings of the school for lessons, activities and special events. Be present in school at all times during school hours in the first and last week of term, in examination periods, and during free periods.
• Treat pupils’ records (performance) with utmost confidentiality.
• Teaching and Learning:
• Be responsible for the effective instruction, training and assessment of students in the subjects assigned. Prepare daily lesson plans and use them.
• Be responsible for the development of a growth mind-set in students to include (critical thinking skills, ethics, creativity, responsibility, respect, problem solving skills).
• To collaborate with other teachers in the school and regional PLC community for purposes of improving teaching and learning and aligning to the 21st century teaching.
• Be responsible for the achievement of exams targets for the subject and the school.
• Set and mark homework following Department/school policy. Check notebooks and use them to design further teaching and to advise students on improvements required.
• By following the syllabus, prepare students thoroughly for good examination success liaising with colleagues on strategies, targets, revision programme etc.
• Set, mark and moderate examinations under the direction of Head of Department. Maximise the use of exam results in learning. Prepare end of term reports within the deadlines set.
• Maintain a record of work where necessary to meet targets.
• Be willingly involved in the wider cultural and sporting life of the school, help in Club and House activities. Promote student leadership and responsibility also.
• Community relations:
• Hold informal and formal discussions with parents (teacher-parent conferences) on performance of their children.
• Attend parent meetings at his/her class level, and specialist teachers should attend such meetings.
• Promote the good image of the school within and outside the school environment.
• Personal and Professional development:
• Participate in professional development programmes e.g. workshops on modern teaching and learning approaches, computer training etc. Keep up interest in and implement ideas shared during workshops/training.
• Be responsible for the statement of personal learning needs aimed at improving classroom instructions as well as meeting the requirements of the teacher career path at AKES,U.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors of Science in Computer Science or Bachelors of Information Technology with PGDE
• Minimum of 5+ years of Teaching experience of ICT/Computer in the relevant curriculum (Cambridge)
• Proven consistency in class work performance
• In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures.
• Previous proven experience in working with stakeholders: students; parents and teachers.
• Registered as a Graduate Teacher with the Ministry of Education and Sports
• Skills
• Proficiency in use of Technology in teaching
• Knowledgeable in a variety of ICT software applications.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 19th September 2025

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60