Mathematics and Physics Teacher Tempo Inteiro

Aga Khan Academy Maputo is hiring a Mathematics and Physics Teacher.

Purpose

To provide students with learning experiences that are engaging, relevant, challenging and significant through enabling enquiry, based on the beliefs and values of the IB within the context of the mission and ethos of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo. To ensure the students make progress as a result of their learning, to monitor this progress and plan interventions, as necessary to maximise each student’s achievements.

Context

The Aga Khan Academies are an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay. Envisaged in Africa, South and Central Asia and the Middle East, the Aga Khan Academies’ foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with outstanding facilities the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum from Primary Years to the Diploma and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003, the second in Hyderabad, India in 2011, the third in Maputo, Mozambique in 2013, and the fourth Academy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, opened in August 2022.

The Academies aim to develop meritorious young men and women into homegrown ethical leaders through education of the highest international standard in purpose-built campuses. The vision and ethos of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo is encapsulated in its mission statement that calls for a commitment to promote excellence in teaching.

The primary focus of every teacher at the Academy is to consider what the students are learning, how they are demonstrating that learning, and how to nurture students within the school community. As IB MYP & DP practitioners, they have the responsibility to demonstrate a commitment to the IB beliefs and values and translate them into daily classroom practice, while developing the attributes of the AKA learner profile both within themselves and their students.

Teachers at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo also show a commitment to continually developing themselves as members of a professional learning community, and they will be expected to interact and collaborate with colleagues across the campus and contribute to the growth of the Academies network in appropriate ways, through mechanisms such as virtual planning exercises and teacher exchanges.

Main Responsibilities

• Effective delivery of Maths and Physics in the MYP & Diploma programmes.
• Use of a range of monitoring and assessment strategies.
• Contribute to collaborative planning of the MYP/DP curriculum.
• Create an enabling teaching and learning classroom environment.
• Integrates the AK Strands in the teaching and learning process.
• Organization and management of teaching and learning resources.
• Supervision of Internal Assessments, Personal Project, and Extended Essay.
• Provide students with the mentorship and pastoral support necessary for holistic development.
• Contribution to the development of enrichment and residential experiences for students.
• Communicate academic concerns to relevant Homeroom teacher, Head of department and Coordinator.
• Provide support for non-specialists in the team.
• Inspire and motivate students gain a deeper appreciation for the subject area.
• Post lesson plans on Managebac daily without fail.
• Communicate with parents about the child’s progress and class participation.

Specifications (Candidate Profile)

Required Attributes:

• Strong mastery of subject knowledge, skills and concepts.
• At Least 5 years of experience teaching Maths and Physics.
• Excellent command of Portuguese and English – both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact well and communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues within a diverse and pluralistic society.
• A team player with the ability and willingness to develop effective skills and attitudes in other adults, including colleagues.
• Commitment to inspiring and motivating students with regarding to their personal growth and academic attainment.
• Self-starter, able to initiate ideas and act proactively.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude and the flexibility necessary to thrive in a start up environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in an education in Mathematics with ability to teach Physics.

Valued additional assets:

• Master’s degree in Education.
• Understanding and experience of education and educational standards beyond Mozambique.
• Intercultural appreciation and sensitivity.
• Able to appreciate diverse cultural contexts and perspectives and use them to enrich the educational experiences of the students.

Department: Senior School

Reporting Line: Principal/their designate

Position Location: Maputo, Mozambique

Status: Full-time