About This Role
Curriculum and Instruction
Plan and implement engaging, inquiry-based lessons aligned with MYP Physical and Health Education objectives and assessment criteria.
Deliver a balanced PHE curriculum that develops students’ physical competence, health literacy, teamwork, and understanding of lifelong wellbeing.
Design learning experiences that promote movement skills, personal fitness, collaboration, and responsible decision-making in physical and health contexts.
Integrate Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills and support the development of the IB Learner Profile attributes through physical activity and health education.
Differentiate instruction to meet the varied physical abilities, learning needs, and backgrounds of students.
Promote safe participation in all physical activities and ensure appropriate risk management and supervision at all times.
Incorporate technology and digital tools where appropriate to support learning, performance analysis, and reflection.
Assessment and Reporting
Design and administer assessments in accordance with MYP Physical and Health Education criteria and moderation practices.
Use formative and summative assessment to track student progress in both physical performance and conceptual understanding.
Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to support skill development, goal setting, and reflection on personal progress.
Maintain accurate records of student achievement and participation.
Prepare and submit accurate student reports and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
Learning Environment and Student Support
Establish a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment that promotes participation, teamwork, and mutual respect.
Encourage students to develop confidence, resilience, and personal responsibility through physical activity and health education.
Promote student voice, choice, and goal setting within physical learning experiences.
Support students’ physical, social, emotional, and academic development through proactive pastoral care.
Collaborate with the learning support team to implement accommodations and modifications where needed.
Ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe manner and that students understand expectations related to equipment use, facilities, and personal safety.
Collaboration and Professionalism
Work collaboratively with MYP team members and other subject departments to support interdisciplinary units and whole-school initiatives related to health and wellbeing.
Contribute to the development and review of MYP PHE curriculum documents, unit plans, and assessment practices.
Support school sports programmes, extracurricular activities, or health-related initiatives where appropriate.
Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
Communicate effectively with parents, students, and colleagues.
Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and a commitment to the school's mission and values.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
A relevant bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Health Education, or a related field, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education or equivalent teaching qualification.
Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience, preferably in a middle years or international school setting.
Experience teaching Physical and Health Education across a range of age groups.
Experience or training in the IB Middle Years Programme strongly preferred, particularly within the Physical and Health Education subject group.
Demonstrated understanding of inquiry-based learning and concept-based curriculum design.
Strong assessment literacy and understanding of criterion-referenced assessment.
Knowledge of safe practice in physical activity and sport instruction.
Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
Professional Attributes
Passionate about physical education, student wellbeing, and adolescent development.
Committed to promoting lifelong health, physical activity, and wellbeing.
Able to motivate students of varying abilities and confidence levels to participate actively.
Reflective and open to feedback and continuous improvement.
Collaborative and adaptable in a dynamic school environment.
Culturally responsive and internationally minded.
Advocates for holistic student development, teamwork, and resilience.