Job Description
Key Responsibilties
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Planning and delivering engaging, age appropriate Physical and Health Education lessons in line with the school's curriculum.
- Teaching fundamental movement skills, physical fitness, athletics, games and other appropriate sporting activities.
- Developing pupils' physical coordination, strength, endurance, confidence and overall fitness.
- Organising structured drills, games, sporting activities and practical exercises.
- Promoting teamwork, discipline, perseverance, respect and good sportsmanship.
- Encouraging pupils to develop healthy lifestyles and positive attitudes towards physical activity.
- Teaching appropriate principles of personal hygiene, health, nutrition, safety and general wellbeing.
- Identifying pupils with sporting potential and supporting their development.
- Preparing and coaching pupils for school sports competitions and relevant sporting events.
- Supporting the planning and execution of the school's Sports Day and other sporting activities.
- Differentiating physical activities to accommodate pupils with varying abilities and learning needs.
- Monitoring and assessing pupil participation, progress and performance.
- Maintaining accurate lesson plans, assessment records and pupil progress records.
- Inspecting sports facilities and equipment before use and reporting any hazards or defects immediately.
- Ensuring appropriate safety procedures are followed during all physical activities.
- Responding appropriately to injuries or emergencies and reporting incidents in accordance with school procedures.
- Ensuring sports equipment and facilities are used responsibly and properly maintained.
- Collaborating with other teachers to support interdisciplinary learning and the school's wider talent development objectives.
- Incorporating appropriate Christian principles and values such as discipline, respect, perseverance, teamwork, integrity and responsible stewardship into teaching and coaching.
- Maintaining professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and Management.
- Participating in relevant school activities, meetings and professional development programmes.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties assigned by Management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree from a reputable A list university with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (2:1) in Physical and Health Education, Human Kinetics, Sports Science, Physical Education, Education or a related discipline.
- Valid TRCN registration/certification is mandatory.
- A minimum of 2 years' relevant teaching or coaching experience, preferably within a reputable school environment.
- Strong knowledge of Physical and Health Education and age appropriate sporting activities.
- Demonstrable ability to plan and deliver engaging practical lessons.
- Good knowledge of child safety and appropriate supervision during physical activities.
- Strong classroom and activity management skills.
- First Aid or Basic Life Support certification will be an added advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with children of different ages, abilities and developmental needs.
The ideal candidate should be:
- Energetic, physically active and passionate about sports.
- Passionate about children's physical, emotional and social development.
- Patient, encouraging and able to motivate pupils.
- Safety conscious and responsible.
- Disciplined, dependable and organised.
- A strong team player and effective communicator.
- Able to create an engaging and positive sporting environment.
- Skilled at identifying and nurturing sporting talent.
- Committed to excellence in teaching and pupil development.
- A positive role model who demonstrates integrity, discipline, respect, perseverance and good sportsmanship.
- Respectful of Pinefield Schools' Christian foundation and willing to uphold and support the values and ethos of the school.