Head of PE

Overview

YCIS Beijing provides a truly global education to expatriate children aged 2-18. With more than 20 years of history, it is recognized as one of the top international schools in Beijing.

A YCIS Beijing teacher -

Embraces and utilizes highly effective and innovative pedagogy that suits the current generation

Has significant depth, breadth of knowledge, skills and understanding of their specific disciplines

Inspires students and staff to learn and achieve more

Generates positive professional relationships with all members of the community

Can work in a highly collaborative and multi-cultural learning and organisational culture which values a team approach when planning and delivering curriculum

Uses dialogue more than monologue and ensures differentiation in learning tasks

Has both the skills and disposition to implement a wide range of technology into their practice

Provides formative and summative feedback to students that is timely, well-targeted and constructive

Can operate successfully in a bilingual teaching environment in which important Chinese and Western cultural characteristics are understood and respected.

Overall Description

As a school, we are trying to achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of all YCIS pupils. All teachers must demonstrate a standard of knowledge, understanding and skills of the curriculum taught in the school. All teachers must be able to promote the social, emotional, physical, creative, spiritual, and academic growth of our students. All teachers must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the Foundation.

Job description:

A secondary school teacher teaches one or more curriculum subjects to pupils Year 7 to Year 13. Teachers may use creativity, humour and imagination to develop schemes of work and to plan lessons in order to foster a healthy culture of learning within the classroom and to generate

the most effective interactions with pupils. Teachers encourage, monitor and record the progress of individual pupils, and devise and tailor

resources accordingly, including technology. They must also keep up to date with developments in their subject area, new resources, methods and school wide initiatives. Teachers liaise and network with other professionals, parents and careers both informally and formally.

********************************Child Protection Statement*****************

YCYW Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We align our recruitment practices to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. Before any appointment is confirmed, we implement effective recruitment practices which include: interview, identity check, criminal record check and character/professional references. All teachers and other adults working at YCYW schools are expected to read and comply with our Child Protection Policy and Procedures.

Job Requirements:THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE At least two years post qualification experience

Relevant PE/Coach teaching role in other international schools

Bachelor or above degree is required

Teaching License