English Teacher, Upper Primary (PLE)

Aga Khan School is seeking an English Teacher to support upper-primary learners in developing strong language and communication skills. The successful candidate will create a structured, respectful classroom environment that encourages curiosity, active participation and academic progress.

The teacher will plan and deliver English lessons that strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, written expression and spoken communication. Instruction should be appropriate to learners’ needs and help pupils apply language skills confidently in classroom activities and assessments.

The role includes monitoring pupil progress, marking assignments, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas where learners may need additional support. Maintaining accurate learning records and communicating with parents will help support pupils’ academic development.

The successful candidate will collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership to support curriculum delivery and maintain a positive learning environment. The teacher should demonstrate professional conduct, treat pupils fairly and follow the school’s safeguarding requirements.
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.

• 5 years

Class Atmosphere and ethos
Adopt a positive approach to all students in the school in respect of capability, behavior 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 (personal hygiene and uniform) and lesson attendance. Set a good example by being well-dressed and punctual for school duties.
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
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.

Bachelors in Education/ B.A. with PGDE
Minimum of 5+ years of Teaching experience on the relevant curriculum
Proven consistency in class work performance
In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures.
Proficiency in use of Technology
Thorough knowledge of student-centered pedagogical methods
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Communication: Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to explain ideas simply to children and clearly to parents.
Pedagogy: Thorough knowledge of learner-centred methods, including group work, questioning, guided reading and formative feedback.
Digital competence: Comfortable using computers, presentation tools and online resources to enrich lessons and manage records.
Planning and organisation: Strong time management, with neat documentation of schemes of work, lesson plans and marks.
Leadership: The confidence to direct a classroom, motivate pupils and set the tone for positive behaviour.
Teamwork: A cooperative approach with colleagues, administrators and parents.
Cultural sensitivity: Respect for diverse backgrounds and abilities in a mixed classroom.
Reflective practice: Willingness to accept feedback, identify personal development needs and keep learning.
Integrity: Reliability, patience and a caring attitude toward every child.