Whole School PE Teacher

Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools’ organization. We are a fast-paced and growing family of 73 international schools in China, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and the Americas, providing outstanding education to over 67,000 students from preschool through to the end of secondary education. Our schools are united by one unifying philosophy — we are ambitious for our students, our people and family of schools. This means that we want every student to achieve more than may have ever thought possible which we ensure through personalized learning enhanced with unique global opportunities.

About Nord Anglia Chinese International School Shanghai (NACIS)

Founded in September 2016, Nord Anglia Chinese International School Shanghai (NACIS) offers students a creative, challenging and rewarding learning experience.  

Students aged 6 to 18 years old are welcomed into our progressive and internationally-minded school community. Together with the Shanghai National Curriculum, we offer a distinctive bilingual extended learning programme leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Our ethos of celebrating both individual and collective achievement is underpinned by our promise to instil a culture of respect from all, for all.  Located in the Minhang District of Shanghai, the school has world class facilities that complement our innovative approach.

Core Requirements of the Post

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the teacher of  PE will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will:

▪ Be an outstanding practitioner;

▪ Contribute to the department by implementing new initiatives, ideas and polices to develop pupils learning;

▪ Monitor and track students’ progress in line with department and school assessment 

policies;

▪ Work in conjunction with the Head of department create a strong teaching team/ department;

▪ Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents;

▪ Engage, motivate and encourage students to enquire;

▪ Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school.

Teaching and Learning

Teach students so that they achieve the best they can by:

▪ Planning effective and well-structured lessons that provide exemplary learning opportunities within the classroom including students who are high ability, special needs and/or EAL and in accordance with the school schemes of work and National Curriculum;

▪ Assess students’ progress in line with school policies and procedures including the writing of reports and attending parents’ consultation evenings;

▪ Mark and return work within agreed time span, providing feedback and targets;

▪ Setting learning and achievement targets and monitoring progress towards those targets including keeping accurate records of progress;

▪ Use data effectively to identify pupils who are underachieving in the subject and, where necessary, create and implement effective plans of action to support those pupils;

▪ Contributing to the development of schemes of work and department resources;

▪ Contributing to the implementation of new courses within the subject area;

▪ Attending department/faculty and year team meetings as part of directed time;

▪ Maintaining high levels of behaviour and discipline;

▪ Establishing a purposeful and safe learning environment;

▪ Use modern technology to enhance learning opportunities;

▪ Promote and model good relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents; Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.

Extra-Curricular Activities

▪ Support the life of the school beyond the classroom;

▪ Lead two or more agreed after-school activities each week including fixtures;

▪ Support weekend fixtures (minimum of 10 per year) and sports-focused residential trips (at least 1)

▪ Contribute to House events by either co-coordinating, running or supporting these;

▪ Participate in residential weeks and other trips as appropriate;

▪ Contribute to whole school learning initiatives during term.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS – Skills Knowledge and Experience

• Teaching Certificate in relevant subject and school level

• BA

• Three or more years international education experience

• Proficient English Language skills

• Relevant PD in the field of Education

Personal Attributes

• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard

• Flexible and positive approach to work

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills; high attention to detail

• Adaptable to working in a fast paced ever changing environment

• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm 

• Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic

• Ability to work independently

• Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible

• Continually strive for improvement

Other

• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK.

• Compliance with visa requirements for working in Nord Anglia Chinese International School, Shanghai.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. And the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.