Physical Education Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity for a colleague and an experienced Physical Education teacher to join a growing school in the heart of Singapore. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Physical Education from ages 5 to 18. The school offers IGCSE Physical Education, so experience in this area would be an advantage. They will have outstanding subject knowledge and have the ability to enthuse and inspire students, maximizing achievement and progress at all levels. A teacher with flexibility, resilience, and a caring and kind approach towards students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Deliver the Physical Education curriculum to assigned classes in accordance with the School’s timetable.

·      Differentiate lessons according to the abilities and learning needs of individual students.

·      Promote independent learning by adopting teaching and learning strategies which develop the competence and confidence of every student.

·      Ensure the thorough implementation of subject specifications, teaching schemes, assessment policies and reporting procedures.

·      Assess and develop the Physical Education curriculum in the school

·      Plan and deliver schemes of work, including the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject, and of different students.

·      Keep abreast of current developments in Physical Education and to adapt the curriculum content and methods of teaching and examining as appropriate.

·      Identifying appropriate resources within the limits of the school budget.

·      Ensure health and safety policies are followed.

·      Promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the importance of exercise.

·      Ensure students’ work is regularly assessed and that homework is in line with school policy.

·      Report to parents in accordance with the school’s reporting policy.

·      Use information gained from assessment, recording and reporting procedures to generate further improvement in student achievement.

·      Follow the School’s policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, daily routines, duties, homework, leave of absence and visits.

·      Contribute to co-curricular activities that broaden students’ experiences and contribute to the general life of the school.

·      Promote the study of Physical Education amongst students and parents.

·      Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature.

·      Maintain appropriate links with teaching colleagues in all sections of the school and foster cross-curricular links where appropriate.

·      Liaise with members of the Inclusive Education Team with regard to individual students, to ensure that those needs are understood, planned for and met.

·      Develop effective links with the wider community, in order to extend the study of Physical Education and enhance teaching and learning.