MYP & DP Geography Teacher job at Acorns International School

ACORNS International School Kisaasi is seeking a qualified and experienced MYP & DP Geography Teacher to join our Secondary School academic team. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, inquiry-based Geography teaching across the MYP and DP, with a strong focus on fieldwork, research, and data analysis. Joining: Immediate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach MYP Individuals & Societies (Geography) and DP Geography with a strong 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 (IA), including fieldwork design, data collection, analysis, and report writing
• Assess and monitor student progress in line with IB MYP/DP assessment criteria, and provide 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 and development

Minimum Requirements:

• A 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

Key Attributes:

• Strong subject knowledge in Geography
• Sound understanding of inquiry-based teaching and the IB MYP/DP framework
• Strong skills in geographical fieldwork, research, and data analysis
• Collaborative, student-centred, and committed to high-quality teaching and learning
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Candidates with IB experience will be given preference. If you are a passionate Geography educator committed to inspiring students through inquiry and fieldwork, we encourage you to apply.

• Teach MYP Individuals & Societies (Geography) and DP Geography with a strong 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 (IA), including fieldwork design, data collection, analysis, and report writing
• Assess and monitor student progress in line with IB MYP/DP assessment criteria, and provide 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 and development

• Strong subject knowledge in Geography
• Sound understanding of inquiry-based teaching and the IB MYP/DP framework
• Strong skills in geographical fieldwork, research, and data analysis
• Collaborative, student-centred, and committed to high-quality teaching and learning
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• A 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