The position
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan.
The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status.
We are seeking a reflective, dynamic and pedagogically strong PYP Coordinator to join our Junior School Leadership Team. This is a key middle leadership role responsible for leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the IB Primary Years Programme, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the school. In collaboration with the Junior School Principal and Student Support Coordinator, the PYP Coordinator ensures that student learning remains at the centre of all decision-making, while maintaining fidelity to IB philosophy, standards and practices.
Key Responsibilities
Programme & Curriculum Leadership (Core Responsibility)
Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and ongoing development of the PYP programme
Oversee and continuously refine the Programme of Inquiry (POI) to ensure:
vertical and horizontal alignment
conceptual depth and transdisciplinary coherence
Ensure the written, taught and assessed curriculum are aligned and documented
Monitor the impact of the programme on student learning and outcomes, using data to inform improvement
Ensure the programme reflects:
inquiry-based learning
student agency
the IB Learner Profile
Pedagogical Leadership & Teacher Development
Provide pedagogical leadership across the programme, modelling and promoting best practice in inquiry-based learning
Coach and support teachers in:
planning
assessment
differentiation
Lead collaborative planning and reflection cycles
Design and facilitate ongoing professional development, including IB-mandated training
Support the induction of new staff into the PYP
IB Programme Implementation & Compliance
Ensure the school meets all IB standards and practices
Lead processes related to:
IB authorization and evaluation
programme review and action planning
Act as the primary liaison between the school and the IB
Collaboration & Professional Culture
Lead a culture of collaborative planning, professional inquiry and reflective practice
Ensure teachers access and effectively use IB frameworks, documentation and professional learning communities
Promote ongoing collaboration across year levels to ensure coherence, consistency and continuous improvement
Community & Communication
Communicate effectively with parents and the wider community about the PYP programme
Lead and support key learning events (e.g. exhibitions, learning journeys)
Leadership & School Development
Contribute as a member of the Junior School Leadership Team
Support the development of the school's mission, vision and strategic priorities
Lead and support whole-school initiatives related to teaching and learning
Operational Responsibilities (Supporting Role)
Support the organisation of school systems, including:
timetabling
events
staffing logistics
The requirements
Bachelor's degree and recognised teaching qualification
Minimum 5 years' experience in an inquiry-based or IB setting
Experience in a leadership or coordination role
Strong understanding of:
PYP framework
inquiry-based pedagogy
assessment for learning
IB training and/or IBEN experience (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive pedagogical improvement