IB PYP Physical Education Teacher and Whole School Sports Coordinator
International School of Berne
Switzerland
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2025
Job overview
ISBerne seeks to appoint an IB PYP Physical Education Teacher. The successful candidate will inspire our students to engage fully in Physical Education lessons, building associated skills and experiencing enhanced wellbeing. They will connect with students and build caring professional relationships. The successful applicant will be an accomplished teacher with experience, enthusiasm and a passion for teaching which will motivate our students. A commitment to promoting intercultural understanding and inclusion are essential.
ISBerne is a member of The Swiss Group of International Schools. We participate in and host a range of sporting activities and competitions with associated coaching sessions on site. The successful candidate will coordinate this area of school life, for the whole school, with enthusiasm and dedication. They will possess strong organisational and communication skills, as well as an ability to problem solve and think critically. The ability to build good relationships with all stakeholders is central to this role.
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About International School of Berne
The International School of Berne is a day school accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It provides an education in English for children of over 50 nationalities.
ISBerne is authorised to offer three International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes: the Primary Years Programme (ages 3–11), the Middle Years Programme (ages 11–16) and the Diploma Programme (ages 16–19).
ISBerne offers holistic international education which promotes intercultural understanding and respect. The curriculum is broad and balanced, including a choice of German or French, as well as the arts, sciences, individuals and societies, mathematics, and P.E. Grade 5 students complete their Primary education with an Exhibition. The Middle Years Programme students culminate their educational programme with a Personal Project in Grade 10. The IB Diploma programme in Grades 11 and 12 is a comprehensive and rigorous two-year curriculum which prepares students for university entrance. Students choose six IB Diploma subjects to study, write an Extended Essay, follow a Theory of Knowledge Course, and complete a Community, Service and Action Programme.
The school has an English as an Additional Language programme, a Learning Support programme and a College Guidance Programme.
ISBerne offers ice skating and skiing/snowboarding Fridays during the winter months, as well as curriculum-related trips for all grades. After-school activities and sports coaching are also offered.
The school is located in a purpose built facility in the suburb of Gümligen, 15 minutes from the centre of Berne and easily reachable by car and public transport.
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