MYP & DP Geography Teacher

About the role

Acorns International School (AIS) in Kampala is looking for a qualified and experienced MYP & DP Geography Teacher to join its secondary school academic team. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, inquiry-based Geography teaching with a strong focus on fieldwork, research and data analysis. Joining is immediate.

Key responsibilities

• Teach MYP Individuals & Societies (Geography) and DP Geography, with a focus on conceptual understanding and real-world application.
• Plan and deliver inquiry-based lessons that develop students' research, critical thinking and data analysis skills.
• Plan, organise and lead geographical fieldwork for MYP and DP students.
• Support DP students with the Geography Internal Assessment, including fieldwork design, data collection, analysis and report writing.
• Assess and monitor student progress against IB MYP/DP assessment criteria and give timely, constructive feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, unit development and the continuous improvement of the Geography programme.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and the wider school community to support student learning.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• A relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in an international school setting.
• IB MYP/DP teaching experience is an added advantage; candidates with IB experience will be given preference.

Required skills

• Strong subject knowledge in Geography.
• Sound understanding of inquiry-based teaching and the IB MYP/DP framework.
• Skills in geographical fieldwork, research and data analysis.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.