Physical Education & Sports Teacher - Brainy Bairn School

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a qualified teacher for the position of PE & Sports Teacher. 

The ideal candidate for this position should hold an honours degree in Physical Education or a related course from a recognized University. An additional qualification in education is desirable but not essential. Ability to teach a second subject would be an advantage. 

Required Skills or Experience

The prospective candidate for this position must have the following skills and experience:

• A good honours degree in PE, Sports or related course; also desirable if you have PE combined with another subject.
• Ability to teach another subject either in humanities or science.
• A commitment to work with children in a child-centered school.
• Some teaching experience in any learning environment for children and young adults will be desirable.
• Some experience or knowledge of teaching the Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum will be desirable.
• A good communicator ready to be an excellent role model for children.
• Very strong ICT skills; ability to use ICT as the central tool in the delivery of all lessons.
• Able to create opportunities for students to pursue their sporting interests beyond school.
• Able to create sports teams that can compete with other schools in various sporting events. 
• Ability to work in a proactive manner, able to make quick decisions, prioritize tasks and willing to embark on continuous professional development.
• Competent team player, able to work together with other members of the department and other members of the school community.
• Able to work under pressure to meet all deadlines with regard to Reports and Medium Term Plans.
• A strong and positive work ethic and a responsible attitude to working with children. 
• Able to plan and organize whole school sporting events, coordinate sporting activities and ensure that all students participate in sports.