Physical Education Teacher
ACS Hillingdon International School
Hillingdon
- New
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 08/2024
- Apply by:
- 12 July 2024
Job overview
ACS International Schools are recruiting a Physical Education Teacher to join our Hillingdon campus.
We are seeking to appoint a committed, driven and inspiring teacher of Physical Education to join our school community from August 2024.
The Candidate:
The successful candidate will share a passion for developing students who have a lifelong love of physical activity and who possess the knowledge and desire to lead a healthy & active life. This individual will be joining a team that aims to empower every individual to develop personal attributes which will support a happy & meaningful life.
They will be a flexible team player, excited by the prospect of joining a growing team with the opportunity to shape and develop a Physical Education culture and curriculum. All members of our team are committed to supporting their departmental colleagues and see the value in contributing to the wider life of the department and school through extra-curricular squads, clubs, fixtures and subject planning.
They will have the ability to coach more than one of our core sports to a high standard, with expertise in Basketball, Volleyball, or Tennis being an advantage, but not an essential requirement.
We are introducing the IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science course in August 2024, the ability to teach this course to future cohorts would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will have the ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, whilst using flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students. Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to suit an innovative professional with a growth mindset, the desire to be part of a team, and the desire to teach consistently high-quality, engaging and challenging lessons.
The Department and School:
The Physical Education & Sports Department is a positive and dedicated team, consisting of seven full time members of staff, complemented by a strong team of peripatetic coaches.
The department has some excellent facilities including a large sports hall, three tennis courts, a 4G training pitch and access to Hillingdon Court Park on site. Playing fields, a short drive away consisting of; 3 full size football pitches, 2 full size rugby pitches, 1 baseball field, and 2 softball fields. As well as access to top class local offsite facilities.
The broad and flexible curriculum at ACS International School Hillingdon is designed to help students excel, ensuring they’re ready for the next stage of their academic career. Underpinned by the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement courses, AP Capstone Diploma and the US High School Diploma, our curriculum emphasises life skills as much as academic excellence, with a focus on experiential learning and leadership that ensures we nurture confident, caring, well-rounded individuals who are ready for the future.
ACS Hillingdon’s 11-acre campus is less than 14 miles from central London, enabling students to benefit from opportunities in both the city and countryside. Our magnificent Greater London campus has outstanding facilities, and a wealth of history, art and culture right on its doorstep.
Knowledge, skills, and experience required:
- Bachelor's degree/Bachelor of Education
- A teaching qualification (PGCE/QTS/Teaching licence/certification or equivalent)
- 2 or more years of post-qualifying teaching experience to relevant age groups
- Strong IT skills, preferably with Apple products
- Demonstrates consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
- Fluent in English both verbal and written
- Significant experience and willingness to integrate technology to improve teaching and learning
- Experience of teaching in an international school is desirable but not essential.
Benefits of Teaching at ACS:
- Recognising that time is needed to plan, collaborate and provide meaningful feedback to students.
- Our maximum class size is a manageable maximum of 22 with most classes being smaller than that. We are a well-resourced school, enabling us to provide our students and teachers with the resources they need to learn and achieve
- We take the professional development of our staff seriously and provide ample opportunities and resourcing to support this.
Start date: August 2024
Duration: This will initially be a one year fixed term contract with the potential for extension.
Safeguarding ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACS you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within ACS International Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.
About ACS Hillingdon International School
- ACS Hillingdon International School
- 108 Vine Lane, Hillingdon
- Middlesex
- UB10 0BE
- United Kingdom
Four schools, one world-class education.
Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, ACS International Schools educate over 3,700 students, aged 2 to 18, day and boarding, from more than 100 countries. Our schools – 3 in Greater London and 1 in Doha, Qatar – are all non-sectarian and co-educational.
Our academic programme
All ACS campuses are International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). In addition, ACS Egham is one of only three schools in the UK to also offer and the IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), and the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP).
All ACS campuses offer an American High School Diploma, with ACS Cobham and ACS Hillingdon also teaching prestigious Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
ACS graduates attend leading universities around the world including: Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics, and Oxford in the UK; Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale in the US; and McGill, Stockholm School of Economics, University of Oslo, Delft University of Technology, University of Tokyo, and Keio from the rest of the world.
Language support for our international communities
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is taught throughout the schools.
Native Language Enrichment (NLE) programmes are offered in over 12 languages.
State-of-the-art facilities in stately surroundings.
Our campuses set the quality benchmark standard for school facilities and grounds.
ACS’s robust programme of development and renewal has invested over £45 million into campus facilities over the past ten years.
Each campus is built around a spacious period estate, enhanced by modern, purpose-built classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, and sports facilities.
Transition and housing support for incoming families
The campuses are situated approximately 30 minutes by rail and/or road from central London.
Campus area housing is up to 50% less expensive than central London locations.
On-site Housing Officers assist families and relocation agents in finding the ideal home.
Each school operates an extensive door-to-door busing service.
Admissions Officers are knowledgeable in both academic and relocation issues.
Well-established parent communities provide extensive support and transition assistance to incoming families.
ACS International Schools Mission Statement
ACS International Schools based in London, England were founded in 1967. We serve international and local communities. The schools are non-sectarian and co-educational (day and boarding) for students from 2 ½ to 18 years of age. We educate a multinational student body in accordance with American and internationally recognised educational principles and practices.
We inspire our students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. We promote high standards of scholarship and challenge all members of the community to fulfil their potential.
ACS International Schools Mission Statement
ACS International Schools based in London, England were founded in 1967. We serve international and local communities. The schools are non-sectarian and co-educational (day and boarding) for students from 2 ½ to 18 years of age. We educate a multinational student body in accordance with American and internationally recognised educational principles and practices.
We inspire our students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. We promote high standards of scholarship and challenge all members of the community to fulfil their potential.
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