Lower School PE Teacher

Job Title: Lower School PE Teacher
Department: Lower School PE
Reports to: Lower School Head of PE

Job Purpose:
The Lower School PE Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality physical education aligned with the school’s values and UK curriculum standards. The role includes managing and planning PE lessons, supporting student development, and promoting student well-being through active participation in the school’s sports and extracurricular programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Responsibilities:
  • Promote the school’s ethos and set a high standard of behavior, dress, and punctuality for students.
  • Establish strong relationships with parents and maintain open communication.
  • Participate in school events and extracurricular activities, including residential and expedition programs.
  • Take a share of duties and uphold school policies, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Curriculum Responsibilities:
  • Deliver the PE curriculum based on the UK EYFS and National Curriculum guidelines.
  • Plan and prepare lessons that cater to students of varying abilities, including those with special educational needs.
  • Maintain formative and summative assessments, ensuring alignment with internal and external examination standards.
  • Use ICT to support and enhance learning.
• Welfare and Discipline:
  • Provide guidance and monitoring for students’ work and behavior.
  • Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress.
  • Ensure health and safety policies are followed, both on and off school premises.
• Pastoral Responsibilities:
  • Take an active interest in students’ well-being during curriculum and extracurricular activities.
  • Engage with House activities and personal development programs for students.
• Extracurricular Activities:
  • Supervise and coach after-school activities and sports programs.
  • Organize logistics for extracurricular events, including transportation and accommodation.
• Personal Development:
  • Participate in annual performance reviews and seek professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with line managers to support career growth and professional development.
• Collegiality:
  • Attend meetings and mentor new teachers as necessary.
  • Take responsibility for cover schedules and supervise students during non-teaching periods.
  • Work cooperatively as part of a team and support school-wide initiatives.

Key Relationships:

• Internal: School Leadership Team, Heads of Department, Class Teachers, Support Teachers, Administration Team, Pupils
• External: Parents

Person Specification:

• Behaviors:
  • Uphold the school’s Code of Conduct.
  • Self-motivated, well-organized, and creative with a willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Committed to offering extracurricular activities.
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of curriculum developments and the role of assessment in improving student performance.
  • Effective communication with children and families.
  • Ability to manage behavior positively and promote child development.
• Experience:
  • At least 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in an international school setting.
  • Experience teaching children aged 4-11, with the ability to differentiate lessons for varied abilities.
  • Proven experience in organizing extracurricular activities.
• Qualifications:
  • Degree in Education and QTS/PGCE or equivalent.
  • Specialism in PE with a proven track record of high-quality teaching and improving standards.

This job description may be amended to reflect the evolving needs of the school and will be reviewed annually.