Secondary Physical Health Education Teacher (IB Middle Years Programme) with Potential for Head of Department

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established international school in London, as a member (and potentially leader) of a vibrant Physical Education Department. The candidate must be able to teach Physical and Health Education in the Middle Years (Years 7-11) and lead the school’s netball programme. 

The successful candidate would join a school with high standards of teaching and learning and excellent opportunities for professional development. Dwight School London is part of the growing and successful Dwight group of schools in New York, Seoul, Shanghai, London and Dubai. 

Dwight School London is an IB World School offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes. The Dwight School community has a rich diversity of cultures, nationalities and experiences, with over 50 nationalities represented and over 40 languages spoken. We are a small, very friendly and supportive community with high aspirations for our students, and high expectations of our staff. 

Our philosophy is to  build confident, compassionate young people who influence the future. We are committed to the IB philosophy of educating for a better, more peaceful world. 

The department has undergone a significant development over the past year, developing units of work and extending the extra curricular sport opportunities. If appointed, and suitably qualified, the candidate may be considered for the role of Subject Leader.

We will expect the post holder to be an outstanding educator who can lead by example and has a willingness to innovate. Dwight School London is a values driven organisation and the successful candidate will have to demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to student-led, inquiry-based learning and the attributes of the IB learner profile. An international outlook is essential and experience of the IB programmes and international education will be an advantage, but we welcome applicants with a passion for teaching who are new to the IB, including NQTs.

The successful candidate will have opportunities for professional development, the support of a resourceful, experienced and dedicated line-manager, friendly and helpful colleagues, a supportive parent body, genuinely fantastic students and all the advantages of a vibrant, diverse and welcoming international community.

In your supporting statement please outline how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 10th October, but early applications are encouraged as we may appoint before the deadline if the right candidate is found.