Social Studies Teacher Upper Primary (PLE)
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Aga Khan Education Service, Uganda is hiring a full-time Social Studies Teacher for Upper Primary (PLE) in Kampala. The role involves lesson planning, student assessment, classroom management, parent engagement, and participation in professional development. The position targets qualified teachers with strong pedagogical skills and a commitment to the school mission.
- Full-time teaching role at a recognized international school network in Kampala.
- Focus on Upper Primary Social Studies and PLE exam preparation.
- Requires Bachelor’s in Education or BA with PGDE and at least 5+ years’ experience.
- Emphasis on student-centered pedagogy, technology use, and professional growth.
- Application deadline is Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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Original source description
- Social Studies Teacher Upper Primary (PLE)
- 2026-09-18T17:00:40+00:00
- Aga Khan
Education
Service, Uganda ( AKES,U )
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https://www.greatugandajobs.com/jobs/
FULL_TIME
Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Education, and Training
Education, Teachers &
UGX
MONTH
2026-09-30T17:00:00+00:00
8
The position
At Aga Khan School we expect all teachers to understand and live by the school mission statement which states, “The Aga Khan
services will enable many generations to acquire both knowledge and the essential spiritual wisdom to balance that knowledge and enable their lives to attain the highest fulfilment”.
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.
Major
system of schools, hostels and non-formal
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
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
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
30-Sep-2026
Adopt a positive approach to all students in the school in respect of capability, behaviour 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.
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
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.
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
Responsibilities
- Class Atmosphere and ethos
- Adopt a positive approach to all students in the school in respect of capability, behaviour 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.
- The
- Qualifications,
- of the teacher career path at AKES,U.
- Proficiency in use of Technology
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelors in Education/ B.A. with PGDE
- Proven consistency in class work performance
- In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of student-centered pedagogical methods
- bachelor degree
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Experience
- & Skills:
- Bachelors in Education/ B.A. with PGDE
- Minimum of 5+ years of Teaching
- 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.
- Sector
- Social Development
- About the Agency
- The Aga Khan Schools (AKS), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a global