PE Teacher

Description

Female PE Teacher Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The role of the PE Teacher is to plan, teach and assess physical education lessons that encourage pupils to develop their physical, social, and emotional skills while achieving their full potential. The teacher must set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils, fostering a positive attitude towards physical activity and overall well-being. As a qualified educator, the PE Teacher will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that cater to diverse abilities, build pupils' confidence, and equip them with essential physical and teamwork skills.

With experience teaching Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the teacher will ensure age-appropriate activities that support motor skill development and introduce young learners to the joy of movement. Proficiency in teaching swimming is essential, as the teacher will play a pivotal role in helping pupils build water confidence, develop swimming techniques, and understand water safety. They will work closely with colleagues to support school initiatives, including subject leadership, extracurricular activities, and inter-school competitions, promoting teamwork and school spirit. The role requires empathy, initiative, and a proactive attitude to create a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and motivated to grow. Additionally, the teacher will adapt their strategies to accommodate pupils with English as an additional language, ensuring equity and inclusion. The PE Teacher will contribute significantly to fostering a culture of excellence, encouraging lifelong engagement in physical activity, and supporting the school's overall development.

About The School

Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is an ambitious and high-achieving British International School on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Families choose our school because we focus on three core aims: Positive relationships and respectful communication are the building blocks of our school. Purposeful, engaging, and meaningful learning is at the heart of our work. We support all children to make remarkable progress by personalising their learning opportunities. Staff choose our school because we are committed to staff development, growth, and retention. As a growing school, we have many opportunities for staff professional development. Aspen colleagues feel a high degree of professional satisfaction as they are empowered to impact the improvement and development of our school, and as a result, staff retention is high. We are delighted you are considering a position in our supportive, hardworking team.

ISP Principles

1. Begin with our children and students: Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Well-being and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
2. Treat everyone with care and respect: We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences, and promote the well-being of self and others.
3. Operate effectively: We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
4. Are financially responsible: We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students, and our schools.
5. Learn continuously: Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

PE Teacher Key Responsibilities

Requirements And Duties

1. Design and deliver dynamic PE lessons for Foundation Stage pupils and girls from Year 6 upwards, fostering physical development, confidence, and enjoyment of physical activity.
2. Develop engaging and age-appropriate activities for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) pupils, focusing on foundational motor skills, coordination, and introducing the joy of movement.
3. Lead the planning and delivery of a school swimming programme, building pupils' water confidence, teaching essential swimming techniques, and promoting water safety.
4. Establish clear and achievable goals for physical fitness, skill development, and swimming proficiency tailored to pupils' developmental stages.
5. Lead and manage an extracurricular swimming team, organising training sessions, competitions, and events to encourage pupil participation and sporting achievement.
6. Use effective assessment strategies to monitor progress in physical education and swimming, offering constructive feedback to promote individual improvement.
7. Support inclusive participation by adapting activities for pupils of varying abilities, including those with SEND and EAL needs.
8. Encourage positive social interaction, teamwork, and sportsmanship through cooperative games, team sports, and competitive activities.
9. Maintain pace, motivation, and challenge during lessons and swimming activities to keep pupils engaged and progressing.
10. Utilise a range of teaching methods, including demonstration, guided practice, and step-by-step instructions to cater to diverse learning styles.
11. Manage and maintain sports and swimming equipment, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.
12. Inspire pupils to reflect on their progress, set personal goals, and develop resilience, focus, and perseverance.
13. Promote opportunities for personal growth and team success, celebrating achievements in PE and swimming.
14. Assist in the development and refinement of the school's PE and swimming curriculum to ensure high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
15. Align curriculum planning and delivery with the School Improvement Plan to support pupil outcomes and the school's strategic goals.
16. Showcase and celebrate pupil achievements through displays, newsletters, and events to inspire ongoing participation and enthusiasm.
17. Uphold school rules and values, maintaining discipline and fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
18. Act as a professional role model, demonstrating integrity, respect, and enthusiasm for physical education and health.
19. Share planning resources and collaborate with colleagues to ensure cohesive and consistent teaching approaches.
20. Lead extracurricular sports activities, supporting broader pupil engagement in physical activity and competitive sport.
21. Support professional development by organising or participating in training sessions and workshops related to PE and swimming.
22. Maintain a professional appearance and approach, appropriate for teaching PE and swimming sessions.
23. Champion the school's ethos of promoting health, wellbeing, and a lifelong love for physical activity and swimming among pupils.

Health and Safety

1. Emphasise the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others, and respect for Aspen Heights British School's property and equipment.
2. Perform all playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard Aspen pupils.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect pupils, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing pupil life and conduct.
5. Ensure that all necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed.
6. Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

1. PGCE or equivalent.
2. Minimum of two years of school experience as a PE teacher.

Competencies

1. Good oral and written communication skills.
2. Willing attitude to be a part of the school team.
3. Strong sense of professionalism.
4. Safeguarding and welfare of children.
5. Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form.
6. A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Behaviour management.

Attributes

1. Empathetic listener.
2. Integrity and confidentiality.
3. Internationally minded.
4. Emotional intelligence.
5. Intercultural awareness, creative.
6. Flexible and a can-do attitude.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous ten years of employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.