Special Support Mathematics Teacher - IGCSE

About the role

Aga Khan Education Services (AKES, U) is looking for a Special Support Mathematics Teacher for its International High School in Uganda. The teacher supports a class of secondary-aged multilingual learners in rebuilding essential mathematical understanding through a carefully sequenced curriculum, moving from basic numeracy to algebraic principles, then to Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics, and ultimately laying a strong foundation for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics. The programme also aims to build learners' confidence, reasoning, problem-solving and independent learning skills through engaging, learner-centred and differentiated teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify learners' strengths and learning gaps.
• Design and deliver a structured bridging programme aligned with the learning pathway.
• Deliver engaging, learner-centred lessons using differentiated instructional strategies.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching resources, homework and assessments.
• Monitor learner progress through continuous assessment and maintain individual learner profiles.
• Provide targeted intervention and remedial support for learners needing extra help.
• Prepare regular learner progress reports and give constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive learning environment that builds confidence, resilience and a growth mindset.
• Prepare learners for a smooth transition into Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics and future IGCSE Mathematics.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Mathematics Education, Education or a related field.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience.
• Training in differentiated instruction and learner-centred teaching methods.
• Experience teaching mathematics to beginners aged 11-15 is an advantage; experience supporting learners with learning gaps or providing remedial education is also an advantage.
• Empathetic, patient teacher willing to take direction and learn new ways of teaching.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.

Required skills

• Familiarity with the Cambridge Lower Secondary and/or Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics curricula.
• Differentiated instruction and learner-centred teaching.