The Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad (AKA Hyderabad), is the second Aga Khan Academy in an integrated network of eighteen residential schools being established in South and Central Asia, Africa, and the Middle East with the mission of educating future leaders in their respective countries. The first Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in August 2003, followed by Hyderabad, India in 2011 and Maputo, Mozambique in 2013.

AKA Hyderabad is currently looking to appoint a new Junior School Principal. This individual will be a crucial member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and staff of the Academy, working closely with the Head of Academy to develop a campus environment in which students experience meaningful growth intellectually, socially, spiritually and athletically.

The selected candidate would be expected to take up the post in July 2025.

The successful candidate will possess proven experience as a Junior School administrator, including leadership in the development of curriculum, teacher professional development, and policy formulation and implementation. They will be expected to have previous experience as an effective and innovative International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) practitioner, and demonstrable knowledge of the principles and practices underpinning the IB curriculum, or the ability to provide substantial evidence of pedagogical practice that is closely aligned with the IB.

Applications should consist of a CV, accompanied by a covering letter addressing the criteria in the Person Specification. The deadline for the receipt of applications is 20th November 2024.

Background and Context

In 2000, His Highness the Aga Khan called for the establishment of an integrated network of schools to be located in countries across Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. The first of these Aga Khan Academies was opened in Mombasa (Kenya) in 2003, the second in Hyderabad (India) in 2011 and the third in Maputo (Mozambique) in 2013. When complete, the network of Academies will form a global learning community of 18 schools in 14 countries. They will eventually serve approximately 14,000 girls and boys of exceptional calibre, graduating 1,500 students annually.

The aim of the Academies is to develop future leaders with the skills and knowledge to support positive development in their societies. The Academies will achieve this by recruiting exceptional young people from all backgrounds and providing them with the highest international standard of education. Admission is means-blind and based on merit. Financial aid is available to ensure access for accepted students regardless of their financial circumstances.

For further information please visit www.agakhanacademies.org