Physical Education Teacher

Vacancy Description

This position is open for both Primary and Secondary levels. In Primary, the successful candidate will deliver engaging PE lessons aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework, emphasizing transdisciplinary, inquiry-based learning, personal, social, and physical education (PSPE), motor skill development, health and well-being, active participation, and holistic child development. Knowledge of the IB PYP framework is preferable for applicants interested in the Primary PE role. In Secondary, the focus will be on preparing students for success in advanced programs, covering practical performance, theoretical aspects (anatomy & physiology, health/fitness/training, skill acquisition/psychology, sociocultural influences), safe practice, tactical strategies, and performance improvement.

Position: Physical Education Teacher (Primary & Secondary)

Main Purpose of the Role To provide high-quality, inclusive physical education and health opportunities for all students, promoting physical literacy, fitness, motor skills, teamwork, fair play, and lifelong healthy habits while preparing them for success in relevant international frameworks and examinations (IB PYP for Primary; IBMYP or Cambridge IGCSE PE for Secondary).

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

· Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated PE lessons that develop fundamental movement skills, coordination, agility, strength, endurance, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment

· Foster positive attitudes toward physical activity, health-related fitness, well-being, and active lifestyles through games, sports, gymnastics, dance, athletics, outdoor activities, and health education

· For Primary: Integrate PE within the IB PYP transdisciplinary framework, supporting units of inquiry, learner profile attributes (e.g., balanced, reflective), and PSPE strands (identity, active living, interactions)

· For Secondary: Prepare students for practical componenets (performance in chosen activities from categories like games, gymnastics, athletics, outdoor/adventurous, combat sports) and theoretical components (anatomy/physiology, training principles, skill classification, motivation, sociocultural/ethical issues)

· Promote safe practice, risk management, injury prevention, and inclusive participation for diverse abilities

· Assess student progress in motor skills, tactical awareness, physical fitness, effort, and understanding; provide constructive feedback and track development

· Organize and supervise extracurricular sports, inter-house competitions, fitness challenges, and school events

· Collaborate with colleagues, senior management, support staff, teacher assistants, and the wider school community

· Participate in departmental planning, school meetings, professional development, and after-school activities as required

· Contribute flexibly to evolving school needs in consultation with the Principal and Head of School

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