Teacher - Physical Education (IBDP SEHS or equivalent)

Physical Education Teacher Physical Education Teacher (IBDP SEHS or equivalent)

British International School of Houston

The Physical Education Department at the British International School of Houston is a whole school department, providing a high quality PE program for students aged 3 to 18 years old.  State of the art facilities include two full size gymnasiums, swimming pool, athletics track, Astro Turf and grass fields.   We are seeking to appoint an experienced PE teacher to teach both Primary and Secondary including external courses (IGCSE and IB Sports Exercise and Health Science).

Roles and Responsibilities

Wellbeing

• A commitment to student wellbeing.

• Working to ensure that student safety, child protection and student wellbeing are the number one priority.

• Have a vigilance for, and commitment to the wellbeing of those that we work alongside with.

• Work with key school leaders and HR Colleagues to ensure that HR policies and the NAE Code of Conduct are adhered to.

• Ensure that the BIS Houston is an environment where all staff feel respected, included, valued and that they belong. 

Engagement and Interaction

• Sets high expectations for students; inspiring, motivating and challenging students to achieve excellent progress and ambitious outcomes.

• Represents the school’s values in every interaction with students, parents and colleagues.

• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, ethics and standards of personal and professional conduct

• Actively and enthusiastically contributes beyond the classroom in the wider context of the school community.

• Acts as an advocate for the school in the wider community.

• Participates in all aspects of the professional programme.

• Assists in growing the school, sharing ideas, attending events and having a positive relationship with the MAC Team.

• Can demonstrate an ongoing record of keeping up to date with teaching/coaching best practice.

Teaching and Learning

• Has experience and the skills to deliver high quality teaching of Physical Education across a range of phases of the school.
• Primary PE experience is desirable.
• Secondary experience of delivering IB Sports Exercise Health Science curricular or equivalent (A Level) is essential.
• Experience teaching Swim is desirable.
• Engages and challenges student learning through questioning and discussion techniques and proven-pedagogical strategies.
• Creates a culture of learning and manages student behaviour to ensure an environment of respect and collaboration.
• Participates in all aspects of our learning programme, in line with school policy that assists in growing the school and are linked to the agreed learning programme.

Planning and Preparation

• Sets clear learning intentions and educational outcomes.
• Designs lesson plans, activities and assessments that are aligned to the school’s curriculum and that engage students.
• Conceptualises, plans and teaches well-structured lessons and programmes that engage, inspire and stretch students; encouraging them to be ambitious 

Coaching

• Lead/contribute towards coaching in the school’s Athletics Programme. This programme includes: Junior Bulldogs (Years 3-6), Middle School Teams (Years 7-9) and High School (Varsity/Junior Varsity). Priority sports are volleyball, swim, basketball and track/field. 

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Teaching Qualification (PGCE/Qualified Teacher Status)
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience in Physical Education to the relevant age range in a school setting.
• Primary PE experience and Secondary experience delivering IGCSE/GCSE and IB Sports Exercise Health Science curricular or equivalent (A Level) is desirable.
• Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures
• Excellent analytical skills - with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing wit mult-functional tasks.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• Employee discount

Selection Process

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 people from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, we reserve the right to make an appointment sooner with the right candidate and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.