Teacher of Sport / Sports Coach

Key Responsibilities

1) Teaching, Coaching & Skill Development
- Implement the PE curriculum while delivering exceptional coaching sessions for both Primary and Secondary students.
- Engage with students across a range of skill levels, ensuring a safe, inclusive, enjoyable, and progressive learning atmosphere.
- Strengthen core sports offerings in volleyball, basketball, football, and swimming, with proficiency in at least one area preferred.
- Facilitate sessions in additional sports such as badminton, tennis, dance, fencing, yoga, fitness, or athletics, depending on your expertise.
- Promote physical literacy, teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

2) Planning, Assessment & Student Progress
- Develop captivating, structured lessons or sessions that adhere to departmental standards.
- Provide ongoing feedback to students while tracking their skill enhancement and overall engagement.
- Assist with internal assessments and reporting as required.
- Support IGCSE PE theory or practical components when applicable (this is desirable but not obligatory).

3) Co-curricular Sport, Fixtures & Competitive Leagues
- Lead or assist with after-school training sessions for various age groups.
- Coach teams for local leagues and tournaments, showing flexibility with hours and days during competition seasons.
- Aid in organizing fixtures, overseeing transportation, supervision, equipment, and logistics for event days.
- Foster inclusive participation while cultivating talent and competitive excellence.

4) Swimming Provision
- Support swimming lessons for K–12 students as needed.
- Assist novice, developing, or squad swimmers based on your experience and certifications.
- Follow all safety, supervision, and poolside protocols in collaboration with lifeguards and the Head of Sport.

5) Safety, Conduct & Professionalism
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and student behavior.
- Ensure appropriate supervision ratios and the safe use of sports equipment and facilities.
- Prepare teaching/coaching areas and assist with general departmental functions.
- Demonstrate professional behavior, punctuality, and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families.

6) Co-Curricular, House System & Community Engagement
- Conduct or support sports clubs, recreational fitness sessions, or wellbeing programs.
- Engage in the House system through inter-House competitions and events.
- Collaborate on school-wide initiatives such as sports days, tournaments, swim galas, charity events, and festivals.
- Advocate for a positive sporting culture that reflects RGSPP’s values and commitment to holistic education.

Profile of the Successful Candidate
We are looking for a candidate who is:
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about youth sports and physical activity.
- Adaptable, positive, and solution-oriented, eager to help wherever necessary.
- Comfortable interacting with students of diverse ages and skill levels.
- Proficient in building strong, supportive relationships with students and their families.
- A team player who flourishes in a collaborative, international setting.
- Professional, organized, reliable, and dedicated to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Essential Qualifications & Experience
Candidates should meet the criteria for either the teaching pathway or the coaching pathway:

Teaching pathway:
- A degree along with a PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or a recognized international teaching qualification.

Coaching pathway:
- Accredited coaching qualifications (from a national body or international equivalent) in at least one sport.
- Extensive experience coaching children or young people in school, club, or community environments.

For both pathways:
- Experience working with children of various ages.
- Experience coaching one or more school sports (volleyball, basketball, football, swimming strongly preferred).
- Availability for flexible hours during competition seasons.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Ability to teach IGCSE PE or contribute to theory/practical components.
- Experience coaching multiple sports.
- Certification in swimming instruction/coaching or lifeguarding.
- First aid qualification.
- Experience coaching teams in leagues, tournaments, or clubs.
- Background in an international or multilingual educational setting.

Safeguarding Statement
RGS Phnom Penh is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with past employers and enhanced background checks.

Equal Opportunities
Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and invites applications from suitably qualified individuals from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating an environment that values individuality and diversity while fostering perseverance, tolerance, and integrity. Candidates will be evaluated solely based on relevant criteria (skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) during the selection and recruitment process.

All Teachers at RGSPP
- Contribute to the pastoral care and holistic provision for students at RGSPP.
- Teach (or be available for Private Study supervision or cover) a designated timetable each week.
- Accept responsibilities within their department as reasonably required, including assisting with setting and grading internal examinations, entrance exams, and scholarship assessments, along with recording results.
- Develop and share resources and best practices, contributing to departmental meetings and the online departmental handbook.
- Set and mark assignments in accordance with school and department policies; provide constructive feedback; maintain accurate records of student achievement and progress; prepare assessments and reports as needed.
- Attend meetings (staff meetings, INSET, Parents’ Briefings) and engage with parents at planned school events and other suitable opportunities.