Job Description

Agency

Aga Khan Education Services

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Region

Eastern Africa

The requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Music or BA/BSc with P.G.D.E.
• At least 2 years' teaching experience.
• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• Be conversant with the new Competency Based Curriculum.
• Working knowledge of MS – office computer applications

The closing date for applications is March 2, 2026. Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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The position

The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.

We are seeking to fill the below post at The Aga Khan Primary School, Mombasa (AKPSM) which offers Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) from Grade 1 to Grade 6.

POSITION: MUSIC TEACHER

Prepare and implement the lesson plan for students throughout the school calendar year, engage with learner’s and foster an interactive learning environment and executing creative teaching strategies for advancements of the learner’s musical talents.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach music theory, aural skills and practical techniques and preparing learners for examinations.
• Plan and prepare lessons in relation to individual students' needs and examination syllabuses.
• Assess learners’ abilities, providing feedback and writing reports.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge and awareness of examination requirements.
• Keeping up-to-date with exam requirements, teaching techniques and technology used in lessons.
• Cooperation with Head of School and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open house, parent meetings, graduations and seasonal programs.
• Adapt curriculum to the needs of the students with varying intellectual abilities, and to accommodate variety of instructional needs
• Teaches knowledge and skills in the music curriculum to students utilizing the course of study prescribed by the approved curriculum.
• Be in a position to develop programs to meet the needs, abilities and interests of learners using a range of instructional techniques and media.
• Actively contribute to the broader school community through co-curricular programs.
• Be competent in training for both internal and external Music events.
• Be conversant with the new Competency Based Curriculum.