Job Description

Agency

Aga Khan Academies

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Region

South Asia

The requirements

Required training and experience:

• Bachelors or Master’s in Special Education or a recognized postgraduate qualification in the area of diversity and inclusion
• Professional Teaching Qualification
• Over five years of experience with students with diverse learning needs
• Relevant leadership experience
• International Baccalaureate experience and training for Inclusive practices

Required skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency and accuracy in written and spoken English
• Technology skills at a level that permits the creative and effective use of information and computer technology in the classroom
• Strong organizational skills

Valued attributes:

• Certification to screen students with specific learning difficulties
• Willingness to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

The position

The Aga Khan Academies network is seeking an inspirational and visionary Head of Academy to lead the The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad - a world-class IB World School nurturing future leaders of civil society.

Located on a stunning 100-acre purpose-built campus in India, AKA Hyderabad combines academic excellence with a deep commitment to pluralism, ethics, and service. This is a rare opportunity to guide an established Academy into its next exciting chapter and shape the lives of talented young people from across South Asia, Africa, and beyond.

Head of Diverse Learning Needs

• The successful candidate will be an inclusive, caring and highly experienced educator and educational leader who can bring high expectations, a strong sense of student support and flair to this role. They will recognise the importance of equity, personalised support, collaboration and innovation and will strive to develop this with members of the Diverse Learning Needs team for the benefits of students.

Educators and educational leaders at the Aga Khan Academy are:

• Committed to the vision of the Academy and our distinct educational philosophy.
• Enthusiastically involved in the Academy’s Enrichment Programme.
• taking on active roles in the residential life of a thriving school community which values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and students.