Special Support English Teacher - IGCSE

4931BR Special Support English Teacher - IGCSE Aga Khan Education Services The position Aga Khan Education Services, (AKES, U) is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to enriching the lives of “many generations of multi-racial and multi-cultural student populations” through the provision of quality and affordable education. AKES, U operates schools from Pre-School to High School and offers the Cambridge Curriculum, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Uganda National Primary and Secondary Curriculum. The EAL Teacher will be responsible for supporting a class of secondary-aged multilingual learners in developing the English language proficiency required to access the International High School curriculum and progress towards IGCSE qualifications. The role will involve delivering intensive English language instruction, developing students’ academic literacy and communication skills, and providing targeted support to enable students to transition successfully into mainstream subject learning. The successful candidate will have expertise in English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision and the potential and interest to develop further as an IGCSE English teacher through professional development and collaboration with the secondary academic team. She/He will take on the following major Responsibilities Review diagnostic assessments, student work, and teacher feedback to identify students’ English language proficiency levels and learning needs. Develop tailored schemes of work, lesson plans, and learning materials to support intensive English language development across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Deliver targeted EAL instruction to develop students’ academic English and prepare them to access IGCSE-level learning across subjects. Support students in developing vocabulary, comprehension, writing skills, and communication strategies required for success in an international curriculum. Monitor student progress through ongoing assessment and provide regular reports on language development and readiness for mainstream academic study. Collaborate with subject teachers and the secondary leadership team to support students’ transition into IGCSE courses. Participate in professional development opportunities to develop expertise in IGCSE English Language teaching and curriculum delivery. The requirements Qualification, Experience and Skills Bachelors in Education with a specialization in English or a B.A. in any field with a recognised TEFL or TESOL qualification. At least 2 years of experience teaching English to non-native speakers of English. Significant experience as an ESL/EAL is an advantage, particularly experience teaching beginners. Empathetic, compassionate teacher who is patient with English Language Learners and is able to guide children in their learning. Willingness to take direction and learn new ways of teaching learners. Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills. Experience working with refugees will be an advantage. Sector Social Development About the Agency The Aga Khan Schools (AKS), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a global education system of schools, hostels and non-formal education programmes, serving more than 120,000 learners annually across 12 countries in East Africa, the Middle East, and South and Central Asia. Supported by over 7,000 teachers and staff, alongside dedicated volunteers, AKS is committed to improving quality of life through education by expanding access to high-quality, values-based learning that prepares learners to contribute meaningfully to their communities and an increasingly interconnected world. More information... Region: Eastern Africa Location: Uganda Job Expires 10-Aug-2026 Special Support English Teacher - IGCSE | AKDN The recruiting organization, Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. Because such positions may remain open, they are listed here until removed from the recruiting organization's website. Click the button below to verify its current status. More Information and Application Details