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Teacher of Physical Education (with possible Head of Department) – Late Aug 2017 Start

Teacher of Physical Education (with possible Head of Department) – Late Aug 2017 Start

Southbank International School, Westminster

Westminster

  • Expired
Salary:
From £38,500pa depending on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Late August 2017
Apply by:
4 June 2017

Job overview

We seek a vibrant, well-qualified, and committed teacher of Physical Education, with possible Head of Department. Previous experience of IB MYP teaching, preferably internationally, will be an advantage, as would experience of MYP e-portfolios. However, of prime importance, is a love of the subject and the energy and knowledge to foster this same passion in students. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will also play their part in our after school sports programme and in or participation in tournaments, both in the UK and internationally. (Head of department has an additional allowance of £5,000pa and is reviewed every 3 years).

Southbank is a member of the International Schools Sports Association. We have a particular strength in basketball, volleyball and soccer. Coaching experience in these areas will be an advantage.

Person Specification

The successful applicant will have:

- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

- relevant teaching experience

- a proven record of excellent teaching

- excellent subject knowledge

- and enjoy an enquiry-based approach to teaching and learning

The successful applicant will:

- join a highly experienced and supportive team

- be responsible to the Head of Faculty, Individuals and Societies

- work in collaboration with colleagues and attend both training and planning sessions

- foster good links with parents and attend parent-student-teacher meetings and conferences

You will be required to:

- meet all work deadlines

- ensure that student assessment is regular and consistent and that students learn from it

- contribute to the pastoral life and extracurricular activities of the school

- be internationally-minded and sympathetic to the values of the IB

- fulfil the expectations included in the ‘teacher job description’ and have the ‘qualities we are looking for’ in our teaching staff


The School is unable to offer Tier 2 sponsorship for this role. Please ensure that you already have the legal right to work and reside in the UK.

For further information please visit our website www.southbank.org or To apply, please send a completed application form to jobs@southbank.org please note that we will not accept CV’s for this role.

Closing date for applications 05 June 2017 (NB Interviews may take place before this date should an excellent candidate be identified early in the application process so interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding: Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, they must report any concerns to the School’s Child Protection Officer/Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Principal, or make a referral directly to the local child protection authorities. 

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About Southbank International School, Westminster

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