Physical Education Teacher – Year 7 to Year 11
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging Physical Education lessons for students in Year 7 to Year 11, aligned with the school's curriculum and academic standards.
- Develop students' physical fitness, motor skills, teamwork, discipline and understanding of healthy and active lifestyles.
- Design and implement practical lessons that cater to students with different abilities, interests and levels of physical development.
- Prepare and administer assessments to monitor students' physical development, skills and understanding of Physical Education concepts.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive environment that encourages active participation and promotes sportsmanship.
- Organise and support extracurricular sporting activities, including school teams, clubs, competitions and inter-school events.
- Identify and nurture students with sporting talent and support their development through appropriate training and coaching.
- Maintain accurate records of students' attendance, participation, progress and performance.
- Collaborate with colleagues in planning interdisciplinary projects, school-wide initiatives and sporting events.
- Promote the importance of physical fitness, wellbeing, teamwork, leadership and healthy living among students.
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess:
- Registration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Kenya.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Education, Physical Education, Sports Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- At least 5 years of teaching experience within an international curriculum.
- Experience teaching Physical Education to students at Year 7 to Year 11 level.
- Strong knowledge of Physical Education curriculum, assessment and instructional practices.
- Strong classroom and student management skills.
- Excellent coaching and sports development skills.
- Ability to organise and coordinate extracurricular sporting activities and competitions.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively within a diverse international school environment.