Primary PE Teacher

The Alice Smith School (Secondary); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Physical Education Teacher to lead PE lessons from Preschool to Year 6. The role involves promoting a positive school culture, supporting students and teachers, and managing sports events. Ideal candidates will show a passion for sports and education, with experience in teaching. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a nurturing environment for students.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Physical Education from Preschool to Year 6.
• Ability to promote a positive and purposeful school culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality learning experience for all students.
• Teach PE lessons from Preschool to Year 6.
• Contribute to the organisation of school sports events.

Job description

Line Manager: Head of Primary Physical Education and Head of Secondary Sport

Our Purpose at The Alice Smith School

According to the words of our school song: ‘Soon there were two, who were joined by a few’. Alice Smith started a movement with just two people. That single brave act sparked a positive chain reaction. She inspired other families to join her on her journey, creating a nurturing environment for generations of learners and a home away from home for thousands of families.

In that same vein, we keep the Alice Smith spirit alive by building a nurturing community that encourages our students to explore the world with courage, curiosity and compassion.

To build a better world together.

Our purpose is embedded through our three strategic pillars:

Our People

We are a diverse collective of experts and curious minds, working together to push the boundaries of education to lead learning for an ever-changing world.

Our Students

We encourage students to explore different paths with courage and curiosity, in an environment that empowers them to make an impact as their best self.

Our World

We are a supportive, connected community that innovates, explores and learns together.

The Opportunity Overview of the role

WHAT YOU WILL DO

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote a school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional
• Support and motivate students, teachers and other school employees
• Encourage collaboration, review and improvement
• Adhere to the school's policies and procedures

LEARNING

• To provide a high quality learning experience for all students
• To teach PE lessons from Preschool to Year 6
• To contribute to curriculum planning, ensuring a clear scope and sequence for student learning
• To keep up to date with the latest pedagogical developments within PE
• Promote professional dialogue, share ideas about teaching and learning and support other teachers in developing good practice and new approaches and initiatives
• Provide a stimulating, engaging and challenging experience for all students
• Provide accurate, constructive and targeted information to parents at Parents' Evenings, in subject reports, incidental meetings and communications
• Operate systems for monitoring and improving students' attainment and progress within the subject
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of Assessment, Recording and Reporting in the subject

EXPLORATION PATHWAY ACTIVITIES (EPAs)

• To provide extra curricular sports provision during the clubs and activities time
• To contribute and further develop the organisation of clubs and activities, by suggesting relevant PE clubs and activities specific to an age range

SUPPORTING WHOLE SCHOOL SPORT & ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with the Secondary Head of Sport to support the effective running of the sports programme
• Take responsibility for a defined area of sports administration to support the secondary Sports department - this may include the coordination of local fixtures assisting with event planning and hosting duties for on-campus competitions, or other operational tasks as required
• Ensure effective communication, planning and organisation for assigned responsibilities, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and attention to detail
• Contribute to the smooth delivery of school sporting events and represent the school positively in all external sporting engagements

REPRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

• To support in the organisation of and participate in school competitions such as House Competitions, Swim Galas and Sports Days, in liaison with the Head of Primary PE
• To assist with the organisation, selection and training of children for PE events, e.g AIMS, FOBISIA.

All staff are responsible for ensuring that safeguarding is central to everything we do, adopting a whole-school approach. Please refer to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy for more information.

This job description should be adhered to in addition to the WS Teacher JD and Person Specification.

Safe Recruitment Practices

As a school with a diverse collective of experts, we uphold recruitment protocols that adhere to the highest possible international standards. We conduct thorough pre-employment checks on candidate references and verify qualifications. If you require further information regarding the School's 'Pre-Appointment Checks,' please liaise with our People and Culture representative, as the process may vary for individuals of different nationalities.

We prioritise the careful scrutiny of checks as they are essential in ensuring a safe and secure environment for our students. By maintaining stringent recruitment practices, we aim to provide a nurturing and protected learning environment for all our students.