Work with Us

There are many ways to get involved with the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, making a difference to your own life and those of others. Read about our professional training, job vacancies and more.

Who Are We Looking For?

We have great ambitions for our students, and for the communities we hope they will work to benefit. Our vision rests with the people who create the environment in which the students live and who share their knowledge and enthusiasm with them. We aim to hire the best educators and staff from within the local community, nationally and internationally.

We seek colleagues who are:

Enthusiastic about the Aga Khan Academies’ vision of creating homegrown, ethical leaders in the countries where we operate
Committed to our values of pluralism and meritocracy
Eager to play a role in our vibrant school community

“We are heartened by an important new World Bank study which indicates that it is not the quantity of time or money that leads to educational success, but rather the quality of specific educational experiences. The stimulus provided by extraordinary teachers and exceptional companions is most important.”

His Late Highness Aga Khan IV

Mombasa, August 2007

What Do We Offer?

We offer an outstanding work environment with excellent facilities, a unique and diverse school community, and the opportunities provided by being part of a cross-continental development agency network. We are strongly committed to continuing education for our faculty, and we provide regular opportunities for professional development.

How Do I Get Involved?

We offer rewarding opportunities for committed professionals to join our academic, leadership, administrative and pastoral teams. Staff enjoy a supportive and inclusive environment, excellent facilities, competitive salaries and real pathways for career development.

Professional training is offered for our own teachers and for educators and school leaders across the region. Please visit our professional development page for more information.

We recruit recent graduates from universities around the world for two-year fellowship placements. If you would like to experience life at an Academy while playing a pastoral role and gaining departmental work experience, please visit our Fellows page.

Our partners and donors play a vital part in the Academies’ success. Whether you are able to offer an internship or contribute towards scholarships for children from varying socioeconomic backgrounds, please find out more about how you can make a difference here.

For more information about employment opportunities at AKA Maputo and throughout our network, please see our vacancies here or visit the Aga Khan Development Network’s Career Centre.

Empowering Teachers to Nurture Leaders

From his university days, Karim Ismail knew he wanted to work with young people. Grateful for the experiences during his education, he felt compelled to share his love for learning and recreate those experiences for students around the world.

Karim’s journey as a teacher and school leader has taken him all over the world, including Kenya, Uganda, India, South Africa and Mozambique. Having worked for the Academies and other IB institutions in various leadership capacities, Karim now joins AKA Maputo as the Senior School Principal.

“Students have huge potential to become leaders, and our teachers, in my opinion, are the only way we're going to achieve that,” Karim said. “They are the key drivers of change. So, my role is to give the teachers what they need, provide that space and encouragement, be that support and give them the resources they need to succeed.”

Ensuring Safety and Happiness on the Buses

As the sun rises over Maputo, Mozambique, birds chirp and the air is cool. At 6 am, Ernesto Matavel begins his daily route as a bus driver for AKA Maputo.

“When the day begins I feel happy,” he said. “It is a fresh start.”

Ernesto joined AKA Maputo in 2014 and has seen the evolution of the Academy and himself over the years.

“When I started at the Academy there was only a small building and now it has grown so much,” he said. “Having said that, I have also gotten the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.”

By 2:50 pm., Ernesto completes his route and looks ahead to the next day. “I like the work I do,” he said. “The community at the Academy makes me feel like we are all friends.”

Spotlights

Adilia Cabral: Standing Up for Inclusiveness and Respect in Classrooms

Adilia Cabral believes teaching is an act of love and trust. At the Academy, she nurtures a classroom where every voice matters and every student feels seen.