Head of Sports, Health and Wellness

Head of Sports, Health and Wellness

British International School of Marbella

Employer: The British International School of Marbella/British Schools Foundation

Location: Marbella, Spain

Salary: Competitive with responsibility points for leadership of Sports, Health and Wellness across the school.

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Job Start Date: August 2023

Advert Closing Date: 6th February 2023

Employer website: www.bsm.org.es

Suitable candidates for this post will:

Have recent UK experience of teaching Physical Education across KS3, KS4, KS5

Experience of Primary Sport would be an advantage

Be an existing or aspiring of Head Sports, Health and Wellness/Physical Education

Have an Honours Degree in a related field

Have UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Have a proven track record of raising standards of attainment in Physical Education in a UK or International setting

Be an inspirational leader to both staff and pupils

Be organised and very willing to go the extra mile to develop a love of sport in our community

Have a commitment to curriculum innovation

Be an outstanding teacher

Be well organised and creates a stimulating learning environment

Be enthusiastic and demonstrate a positive approach to pupils

Be a reflective practitioner and continually strives to improve performance

Consistently apply school policies

Have a keen interest in the Personal Development of pupils

Be willing and able to make a very significant contribution to the extra curricular life of the school

Job Summary

The British International School of Marbella seeks an exceptional, well qualified Head of Sports, Health and Wellness to join an innovative and growing school. The successful candidate will demonstrate a dynamic and creative approach to teaching and have the necessary skills and vision to enhance teaching and learning within the school. They will be an inspirational and well organised leader and manager. It is a requirement of the post that the successful candidate make a very significant contribution to extra curricular sports, inter house sports and local and international competition.

Remuneration includes a competitive salary and retention bonus and bursaries for up two 2 accompanying children. The school and BSF provide strong opportunities for ongoing professional development.

The British Schools Foundation (BSF) and all BSF schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening including checks with past employers. An enhanced DBS/ICPC is required.

BSF is committed to providing equal opportunities to all pupils, staff, applicants and other members of the community in a safe, happy environment where all can succeed and where cultural diversity is celebrated. We aim to ensure that there is no discrimination of any kind on grounds of gender, race, colour, creed, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, cultural background, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

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Our School

Phases: Early Years-Secondary 

Present Age Range: 2 - 18 (6th Form opened September 2022)

Gender: Mixed Co-Ed.

No. of Pupils: 580+

School Type: Mainstream

Funding Status: Independent

The British International School of Marbella was established in August 2009. The school has experienced steady growth and it has now grown to incorporate EYFS, Primary and Secondary School to Key Stage 5. In 2020 the school relocated to a state of the art purpose built campus with outstanding sports facilities including floodlit football pitch, a full length swimming pool and a rooftop basketball court. Our Sixth Form opened in September 2022.

First time visitors to our school often comment on the friendly and welcoming atmosphere that our community has established. We believe strongly that all members of our community should enjoy positive relationships.

The British International School of Marbella is part of the network of The British Schools Foundation. While each school is organised appropriately to reflect the context in which it is set, our schools share a common ethos set out in the BSF Charter. We believe in the personal development of all pupils alongside academic excellence. The British International School of Marbella offers an innovative curriculum based on the principles of the English National Curriculum and the Personal Development of its pupils. We offer a breadth of experience for all and a strong sense of community and citizenship. Our aspiration is to provide world-class education.

The vision of all BSF schools is to complete successful external accreditations and inspections on a regular cycle to ensure that our educational quality is of the highest possible standard. The British International School of Marbella is a member of COBIS and is accredited by NABSS.

Our staff work very hard but are well rewarded personally and professionally. As a result, many of our teachers gain a strong affinity for the school and find it hard to leave. Many that do leave, choose to stay within our network of schools and several have enjoyed promotions within the foundation.

The British International  School of Marbella is an exciting and enriching place to work and looks forward to greeting new members of staff who have the skills, energy and enthusiasm to thrive in the positive environment that we offer. For further details please visit our website: www.bsm.org.es

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for face to face interviews in Marbella and/or London.