Academy Fellow – Residential Parent & Tutor

About the role

The Academy Fellow joins the Aga Khan Academy residential programme to support student learning and wellbeing. Living on‑site, the Fellow combines academic tutoring, service‑learning coordination and residential parenting to foster a vibrant community.

Key responsibilities

• Provide subject tutoring (approximately 10 hours per week) for 2‑3 classes, focusing on Maths, Science or English as an Additional Language.
• Design and deliver the weekly Service‑Learning Programme for Years 6‑10, partnering with community organisations.
• Act as a Residential Parent, supervising dorm life twice a week and one weekend in three, while building close relationships with resident students.
• Mentor a small group of students, offering academic and social guidance.
• Contribute to co‑curricular activities such as coaching sports, leading clubs (gardening, cooking, debating, MUN, TedX) and supporting university application preparation.
• Chaperone off‑campus residential and day trips, including visits to places of worship.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree with excellent academic achievement.
• Demonstrated involvement in residential life, student leadership, music, athletics or community service during university.
• Genuine commitment to the Aga Khan Academies mission of developing future leaders.
• Experience working with or mentoring young people.
• Proactive self‑starter, comfortable working autonomously.
• Openness to new cultures and learning experiences.