Whole School Head of PE (Curriculum)

St. Joseph's Institution International School; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Institution International School in Malaysia is seeking a Whole-School Head of PE (Curriculum) to lead the design and delivery of a mapped PE curriculum from Early Years to Year 13. The role includes shaping a PE and Sport Improvement Plan and collaborating with the Head of Sports to align with the school’s ambitions.

The successful candidate will promote inclusive, high-quality PE, uphold Lasallian values, and spearhead professional development across the department.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science or related subject and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching PE across a range of age groups.
• Experience in curriculum planning and leading curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school curriculum planning for PE from Early Years to Year 13.
• Create, implement and monitor a PE and Sport Improvement Plan aligned with the Strategic Plan.
• Work with Head of Sports to ensure PE supports school sports teams.
• Oversee teaching and classroom practice across the department.
• Ensure planning, assessment and reporting meet school expectations.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusivity and Lasallian values in PE.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to wider school development.

Skills

PE Teaching

Curriculum Planning

Leadership

Age Range Experience

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Physical Education or related

Teaching qualification

Job description

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St Joseph’s Institution International School (SJIIS) is a Lasallian international school for students aged 3 to 18. We prepare students for the Cambridge IGCSE and A Level examinations, with research-based teaching and a character-building programme inspired by the school’s Lasallian heritage. This includes service learning and a holistic approach to sport, music and the arts.

The Opportunity: Whole-School Head of PE (Curriculum) – starting August 2027

SJIIS is seeking an outstanding and inspirational Whole-School Head of PE whose passion and experience will transform the outcomes of our students from Early Years to Year 13. The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to shape Physical Education across this ambitious and developing international school.

This is a whole-school leadership role working across both Elementary and High School. The successful candidate will lead whole-school curriculum planning for PE, producing a coherent, fully mapped curriculum that builds students’ skills, knowledge and understanding year on year from Early Years to Year 13. They will create and lead a PE and Sport Improvement Plan, working closely with the Head of Sports so that the PE curriculum supports our sports teams and competitive programme.

The school has a very strong extra-curricular programme, and all teachers are expected to make a significant contribution to it. The successful candidate will uphold the school’s values and put students’ wellbeing and character development at the heart of learning. They will promote inclusive, high-quality PE for all students and encourage healthy, active lifestyles across the whole school community.

Requirements

• We are looking for a committed, passionate and knowledgeable professional who will work proactively to ensure the best possible teaching of Physical Education.
• A degree in Physical Education, Sports Science or a related subject, and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven, successful experience teaching PE across a range of age groups.
• Experience of curriculum planning and leading curriculum development.

Advantageous Experience

• Middle leadership experience, such as Head of Department or Subject Leader.
• Experience teaching in both Elementary and High School, from Early Years to Year 13.
• Experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE and/or A Level PE.
• Experience in an international school setting.
• Coaching, first aid or lifeguard qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school curriculum planning for PE, including a full curriculum map from Early Years to Year 13.
• Create, implement and monitor a PE and Sport Improvement Plan aligned with the SJIIS Strategic Plan.
• Work alongside the Head of Sports to make sure the PE curriculum supports the school’s sports teams.
• Oversee teaching and classroom practice across the department, modelling excellent teaching for colleagues.
• Make sure that planning, assessment and reporting across the department meet the school’s expectations.
• Make sure PE is safe and inclusive, with risk assessments and safeguarding upheld at all times.
• Promote the Lasallian Mission and Core Values of SJIIS.
• Take a proactive approach to professional development and contribute to wider school development.

We Can Offer

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, state-of-the-art environment.
• A caring, inclusive Lasallian school focused on holistic education.
• A school-wide commitment to accelerating and deepening students’ learning.
• A highly effective team that supports character development and supports each other.
• Excellent professional development opportunities to promote cutting-edge practice.
• Competitive teachers’ pay and conditions.

SJIIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we hold ourselves to a high standard of safer recruitment policy and process. We expect the same commitment to keeping children safe from all our staff. Applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including a full DBS check, checks with past employers, online checks and relevant international police checks.