PE Teacher

Wellington College Hangzhou offers a world-class bilingual and international education for children aged from 2 to 18, which begins in Huili Nursery Hangzhou with the Early Years Foundation Stage supported by the Early Years statements taken from the Zhejiang Curriculum. In Primary School and Junior High we follow the Chinese National Curriculum (with reference to Zhejiang Province guidelines), which is complimented with a wide-range of international teaching resources and materials. Pupils then study the IGCSE and A-Levels curriculums further up the school. Wellington College Hangzhou uses the unique Wellington approach to holistic education coupled with the Huili Values and Identities to ensure our well-rounded pupils will be ready for acceptance into the best universities around the world, leaving Wellington College Hangzhou prepared with the 21st century skills required for the future. 

Our campus covers over 74,000 square meters and hosts a range of custom built, state-of-the-art facilities that provide pupils with access to the very best academic and co-curricular opportunities.

JOB TITLE:  PE Teacher

SUPERVISOR : Head of PE

OBJECTIVE

The Physical Education Teacher works collaboratively with an international team to provide education to the pupils from a range of age groups, based on the Wellington College philosophy and ethos. The Physical Education  Teacher must support each individual pupil’s growth and development, encouraging them as Wellingtonians to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. The teacher must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the school, and achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of the pupils.

MAIN PURPOSE

To contribute to raising standards of pupil achievement and attainment in a subject area or areas by teaching a timetable of lessons and supporting the Head of Department in the achievement of whole school and departmental targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To have high expectations of all pupils based on relevant data.

• To teach using a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning, meeting the demands of the curriculum and through scaffolding and objectives ensure that the needs of all pupils are met.

• To maintain discipline in accordance with the college’s policies and encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and standards of work.

• To assess pupils’ work in line with school policies and procedures referring to pupil performance targets.

• To contribute to the development and implementation of the subject’s strategic action plan.

• To attend and contribute to all staff and subject meetings.

• To use data, both externally and internally produced, to assess pupil performance and to develop appropriate courses of action.

• To review on a regular basis methods of learning and teaching.

• If asked, to be a form tutor to an assigned group of pupils.

• To register students and notify the designated safeguarding lead immediately about any concerns relating to a pupil.

• To participate in the School’s professional learning program and continue personal development in the relevant areas especially subject knowledge and teaching methods.

• To attend all Curriculum, Parent Teacher Conferences and other such academic or pastoral events.

• To ensure effective monitoring and communication with parents regarding academic progress both in line with school reporting procedures and in response to specific concerns as they arise.  

• To facilitate and attend fixtures and sporting events.  

• To actively support the CCA programme. 

• To undertake duties as detailed in the staff Duty Rota.

• To comply with the current policies and procedures of the School. 

• To display the Huili Values at all times, either in school or in the wider community.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education: Bachelor’s degree, teaching certificate

Major: Physical Education 

Language: English

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 2 years working experience in teaching PE. Knowledge of PE teaching.  

 Experience in teaching a range of activities to a range of age groups

 Be able to assess pupils’ interests, needs and developments

 Be able to develop curriculum

 Display the Huili Values

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office

 Cross-cultural working experience is preferred

Please submit CV and cover letter, together with an application form (available to download from https://hangzhou.wellingtoncollege.cn/) in English and email to jobs.hangzhou@wellingtoncollege.cn. Please note that any application with missing materials will not be considered.