Director of Sports

Director of Sports

Location: Léman International School Chengdu (LIS) 

Léman International School Chengdu (LIS) is looking to recruit a Director of Sports, to drive excellent teaching and learning in the curriculum of International Baccalaureate. 

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Director of Sports to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to create a generation of resilient and creative global citizens, who will change our world for the better. You will benefit our students and people, through our programmes such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, IMG and King’s College London.

The role:

We seek a qualified teacher to join as a Dirctor of Sports where your focus will be:

Developing and overseeing the physical education program.
Oversee school’s PE program, ensuring alignment with the school's mission & values.
Event Organization:
Plan and execute sports events, tournaments, and inter-school competitions, both locally and internationally.
Community Engagement:
Build relationships with sports organizations and foster a supportive school spirit among students and parents.
To focus on conceptual understanding, emphasing the importance of understanding key concepts over rote memorisation and encouraging students to make connections between different subjects and real-world situations.
Differentiated Instruction: Adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of learners. Provide varied resources and activities to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
Global Contexts: Incorporate the six global contexts (identities and relationships, orientation in space and time, etc.) into the curriculum. This helps students understand and relate their learning to the wider world.
Collaborative Learning: Promote collaboration among students through group projects and peer learning. This enhances critical thinking and communication skills.
Interdisciplinary Approaches: Encourage interdisciplinary teaching, especially in projects and units that span multiple subjects. This reflects the interconnectedness of knowledge and helps students see the bigger picture.
Assessment for Learning: Use formative assessment strategies to provide ongoing feedback. Encourage self-assessment and peer assessment to foster a growth mindset.
Technology Integration: Leverage technology to enhance learning experiences, facilitate research, and encourage creativity. Use digital tools to support collaboration and communication.
Community and Service: Incorporate community service and action components into the curriculum. Encourage students to apply their learning in real-world contexts and develop a sense of responsibility.
Professional Development: Provide ongoing training for teachers on IB philosophy, pedagogical strategies, and assessment practices. Foster a collaborative environment for sharing best practices.
Reflective Practice: Encourage both teachers and students to engage in reflective practice. Regular reflection helps identify strengths, areas for improvement, and strategies for enhancing teaching and learning.

The Successful Candidate will possess:

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At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.