Teacher of PE

SPGS International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding children is taken very seriously and all staff will be subject to rigorous checks and an interview process that will include a safeguarding panel. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks, including an exploration of any gaps in employment. Two satisfactory professional references, which will be verified as part of the pre-employment process, will also be required.

We are looking for a highly qualified, dedicated, creative, adaptable and enthusiastic teacher of PE August 2025.  The successful candidate will be someone who has the ability to lead and inspire children, as well as the willingness to support the ambition and values of the school.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Director of Studies, Headmaster

LINE MANAGER:

Director of Studies

CONTRACT TYPE:

Full time, two years, with the possibility of extension subject to performance

START DATE:

August 2025

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

I.   QUALIFICATION

Essential: Minimum Bachelors’ Degree in a relevant subject area

Desirable: PGCE / QTS or equivalent

II.  EXPERIENCE

The candidate should have:

• Minimum two years’ teaching experience at a UK or international school  

III.  KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential: The successful candidate should have:

• A wide interest in their subject area and be able to evidence their commitment to it beyond the classroom environment

• Good communication skills  

• Good teamwork and collaborative skills  

• Resilience and a good sense of humour  

• Fairness, kindness and warmth 

• Interest in wider issues relating to student wellbeing 

IV. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT

 The successful candidate should have:

• Ability to understand, empathise with and enjoy the culture, ethos and values of SPGS International School Chengdu 

• Flexibility to learn and adapt to new cultures and situations  

• A willingness to explore innovative approaches from across the educational field 

• The ability to uphold the Code of Conduct of SPGS International Schools 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safeguarding

• Teach PE

• Lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children

• Support the school’s aims and objectives for teaching and learning

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons

• Collaborate with colleagues at SPGS London to bring the best of their methods and expertise to SPGS International School Chengdu

• Teach, according to their educational need, the students assigned to you

• Set and mark work (including internal examinations) to be carried out by the students in school or elsewhere

• Monitor and record student progress and achievement as per school policy

• Set appropriately challenging targets for students

• Ensure students requiring learning support are supported in following their Individual Education Plan and that their needs are being met

• Organize assessments and examinations as required

• Write reports as required

• Strive to foster amongst students, a love of learning and an ongoing thirst for knowledge

• Collaborate with other teachers to plan lessons together, share ideas, approaches and professional knowledge

• Keep-up-to-date with Department for Education and subject specific developments and contribute curriculum knowledge to the department

• Keep up-to-date with wider educational research internationally

• Comply with the requirements of the laws and education policies of the UK and the People’s Republic of China

GENERAL NOTES

• A competitive package is available, with a salary commensurate with the nature and seniority of the post and the experience of the successful candidate. In addition to a highly competitive salary, benefits include:

• Housing and utilities allowance, relocation allowance, annual airfare allowance, visa assistance allowance, medical insurance.

• Tuition support will be provided for school age children, following HR policies.

• Holidays are in line with the school calendar.

• The performance will be subject to a regular appraisal review by the line manager.

• Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the criminal-record checks. Full details are given on the application form.

• Candidates will be asked to undertake identity and qualification checks which conform to the school’s Safeguarding Policy. They must also agree to references being taken up at the final stage and checks being made with past employers.

• The successful applicant will be required to have a medical examination paid for by the school.

• The appointment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and checks (including criminal record checks, proof of identity and qualifications) and a satisfactory medical report.

• Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.

• This job description will be reviewed annually. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.