PE Teacher for Girls (Primary & KS3)

British Primary School of Wilanow (BSW) in Warsaw, Poland is seeking to appoint an inspiring PE Teacher for Girls to join a forward-thinking, dynamic team in Warsaw's fastest growing international school. This role is for an August 2023 start. 

The School

BSW offers a strong British education, with elements of the Cambridge Primary Programme. The school is located in the upscale Warsaw suburb of Wilanow, where old meets new and city meets country. The historical Royal Wilanow overlooks new, stylish cafes and shops as well as green fields and woods.

BSW opened in Autumn 2014, in purpose-built accommodation on a charming greenfield site, with a handful of Nursery-age children. Numbers for 22/23 have grown to around 350 and there are waiting lists in most year groups.

A new extension was opened in August 2019 and we are now planning construction of the final stage of the campus that will allow us to accommodate up to 500 pupils.

We are strongly committed to the highest standards of education. BSW successfully completed COBIS Patron's Accreditation in Novemeber 2021. 

The Role

Due to expansion, we are looking for a British-qualified and experienced PE Teacher for girls to teach across Primary and KS3. Our teachers have formed a strong team, demonstrating flexibility, creativity and flair; we need new members who are every bit as willing to play a full part in helping to develop the ethos, character and structures of an ambitious, values-based school. We have a clear philosophy of education centred on our Walk of the Lion which values Respect, Courage, Cooperation, Consideration and Nobility.

Our teachers are hard working and passionate about education. They set high expectations with regards to the progress of all pupil and are effective and supportive members of the whole school team. At BSW, teachers endeavour to place the school values at the heart of everything we do.

BSW has a rich programme of outdoor learning (forest school) and sports and our teachers play a full part in the cultural, educational and extra-curricular life of the school.

The Candidate

We are seeking an experienced PE Teacher with a proven track record of successful UK, and international teaching experience with Primary & KS3 female pupils who is passionate about sharing their love of sport.

The successful candidate will enjoy working collaboratively with fellow innovative and creative teachers, and local sports specialists. We are especially interested in Teachers that can offer gymnastics, netball, ladies football and dance/aerobics.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning themselves. They will be passionate about inspiring and challenging all our students to achieve more than they think possible, through the provision of an engaging learning programme of curricula and extra curricula activities. 

We expect the successful candidate to coach school female teams and to promote  involvement in competitions.

QTS is highly recommended. EU nationals do not currently require a work visa for Poland.

We offer 

• Highly-motivated, engaged and very well-behaved children    
• An excellent teaching team    
• Maximum class sizes of 22    
• Well-resourced classrooms    
• On-going CPD and INSET to support innovative practice    
• An attractive package

The package includes: 

• A highly competitive salary    
• A financial subsidy towards accommodation    
• Assistance in finding high quality accommodation    
• Subsidised comprehensive medical package    
• Subsidised Health club membership    
• Tuition arrangements for dependants    
• Initial contracts will be for a two year fixed-term with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement.

Application

To apply for this position, please click apply. Please address you supporting statement to the Principal and upload a CV including a recent photo. Please include the details of three professional referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Please have a look at our website, www.bsw.com.pl to find out more about the school.

The closing date is Saturday 12th February but we urge interested candidates to apply immediately as we may expedite appointments before the closing date.

Safer Recruitment

BSW is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.