Physical Education Teacher (M/F/D)

Contract: Full time, initially time limited contract of employment for two years, extension possible

Leipzig International School is an independent non-profit day school for students from Nursery to Grade 12. It provides a high-quality international education, conducted predominantly in English, to children of all backgrounds; thereby supporting a diverse community and promoting international understanding. Over 190 staff members from all over the world work together to create a stimulating and exciting learning environment for our children whose families come from over 70 countries. Established in 1992, the school has grown and developed significantly over the past years. It operates at two locations: on Könneritzstraße (School, Grades 1 through 12) and on Karl-Heine-Straße (Leipzig International Kindergarten).

Our excellent academic results, benchmarked against the International Schools’ Assessment and the IGCSE and IB international examinations, are proof of the quality education we provide at Leipzig International School. The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools as well as the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Are you interested in becoming part of an international team? Do you believe that education is about learning how to become a citizen of the world? Then we are looking forward to hearing from you! 

We are looking for a Physical Education Teacher (m/f/d) starting 01 August 2019 who will join the PE department to teach PE to both Primary and Secondary School students.

Newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply!

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Reporting to Head of PE
• Teach Physical Education within the Curriculum Guidelines and promote, coordinate
• and participate in sports activities throughout the school year
• Plan and prepare lessons in advance in collaboration with colleagues and ensure that learning is kept within curriculum targets
• Carry out assessment procedures and marking policies as outlined and organised by the school
• Record and report on the development, progress and attainment of children including initiating meetings with parents to discuss attainment and progress
• Keep a disciplined class whilst promoting the general well-being of children
• Organise PE / Sport workshops for staff and parents when appropriate
• Be prepared to coach a number of different sports as needed.
• Participate in the provision of co-curricular activities including liaising with other schools and clubs to arrange fixtures
• Maintain resources to the required safety standards and renew, as necessary within the budgetary allowance
• Book sports facilities (e.g. swimming pools, fields, tennis courts) and carry out necessary administration as required
• Write subject development plans, curriculum documents and policies in liaison with the responsible managers
• Promote developments within PE, identify and report any associated staff development requirements to the responsible manager
• Carry out lunch and playground duties as timetabled and or when necessary
• Attend School meetings and In-Service-Training as and when required
• Maintain an appropriate awareness of and work effectively within the policies and procedures of the school
• Operate safely within the workplace and maintain a high standard of practice
• Behave professionally at all times and maintain confidentiality of information
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of the children that fall under your responsibility or that you come into contact with
• Such other duties that the Head Teacher and or Principal may reasonably and from time to time require

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• An enthusiastic and inspiring teacher and coach 
• Committed to developing a clear and challenging programme for our students
• Positive, encouraging and able to motivate students
• Focused on children’s learning and development
• Flexible, open to change, and solution-oriented and a team player
• Patient, kind and prepared to accept that you may not be right
• Well-organised, ethical and rich in empathy

Your qualifications:

• A degree in Physical Education or equivalent
• A teaching certification or qualification
• Rescue Swimmer / Lifesaver Badge – Silver would be a benefit
• Experience of coaching a range of sports
• Experience of working in an internationally-minded and diverse school community

What working at LIS is about:

• Wonderful students who are interested in learning
• The benefit of ongoing internal and external professional development
• A dynamic and diverse workplace which continues to develop good teaching and learning practices
• An exciting and flexible model of working that effectively supports the needs of students
• The chance to engage in the life of the International School in the beautiful city of Leipzig

How to apply:

Please apply via our online application tool on our website www.lis.s chool and let us kn  ow on which website you found out about the vacant position. More information about the required application documents is available under "Job Opportunities ". 

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact our Deputy HR Manager:

Nadine Saber +49 341 – 39377 631

The position will be filled as soon as the suitable candidate is identified. 

More information about our mission, core objectives and values as well as our programmes are available on our website www.lis.school.