PHE Lead - Whole School

International School of London Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

International School of London Qatar seeks a Whole School Physical and Health Education Lead to drive the PHE curriculum across IB PYP, MYP and DP. You will lead teaching, collaborate with coordinators, mentor teachers and align learning with wellbeing and global citizenship.

The role combines teaching with strategic curriculum leadership, ensuring continuity, progression and inclusive practice across Primary, Middle and High School while upholding ISL Qatar’s values and IB philosophy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Health Education or a relevant field.
• Recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the role.
• Proven experience teaching Physical and Health Education at Primary and/or Secondary School levels.
• Experience with, or recent professional training in, IB programmes, particularly PYP and MYP.
• Experience in curriculum leadership, subject coordination or mentoring teachers.
• Experience in an international school environment is desirable.
• Relevant first aid, CPR or sports safety certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging inclusive and inquiry-based PHE lessons aligned with the relevant IB programme and school curriculum.
• Promote physical literacy, healthy lifestyles, teamwork, resilience and lifelong participation in physical activity.
• Differentiate instruction to support students of varying abilities, backgrounds and learning needs.
• Create a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment that promotes student wellbeing and personal growth.
• Lead development, implementation and review of a coherent PHE curriculum across Primary, Middle and High School.
• Coordinate PHE curriculum planning and ensure effective use of resources, facilities and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

IB PYP/MYP experience

Collaboration

Assessment practices

Student wellbeing

Education

Bachelor's in PE/Health

Teaching qualification

Job description

Scope

Whole School Primary Middle and High School Reporting to Head of Primary Head of Middle School and Head of High School

Role Purpose

The Whole School Physical and Health Education PHE Lead is responsible for providing instructional and curriculum leadership in the development coordination and delivery of a high-quality Physical and Health Education programme across the school The successful candidate will be an inspiring educator and collaborative leader who promotes physical literacy health wellbeing teamwork and lifelong participation in physical activity The role combines teaching responsibilities with whole-school curriculum leadership ensuring continuity progression and consistency in PHE teaching and learning across the IB Primary Years Programme PYP Middle Years Programme MYP and High School while supporting the school s wider IB philosophy strategic priorities and commitment to student wellbeing

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Physical Education Sports Science Health Education or a relevant field
• Recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the role
• Proven experience teaching Physical and Health Education at Primary and or Secondary School levels
• Experience with or recent professional training in IB programmes particularly PYP and MYP
• Experience in curriculum leadership subject coordination or mentoring teachers
• Experience in an international school environment is desirable
• Relevant first aid CPR or sports safety certification is desirable

Knowledge and Skills

• Commitment to ISL Qatar s values of Belonging Integrity Grit and Kindness
• Strong understanding of IB philosophy inquiry-based learning and PHE curriculum development across different age groups
• Ability to develop and implement a coherent progressive whole-school PHE curriculum
• Knowledge of physical literacy health education student wellbeing and inclusive physical activity
• Strong understanding of assessment practices differentiated instruction and student-centred learning
• Ability to lead inspire and support colleagues across Primary Middle and High School
• Excellent leadership communication collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding risk management and health and safety procedures related to physical activities
• Strong organisational and planning skills including effective management of resources and facilities
• Commitment to professional development innovation and continuous school improvement

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Plan and deliver engaging inclusive and inquiry-based PHE lessons aligned with the relevant IB programme and school curriculum Promote physical literacy healthy lifestyles teamwork resilience and lifelong participation in physical activity Ensure teaching approaches are developmentally appropriate and responsive to diverse student needs Differentiate instruction to support students of varying abilities backgrounds and learning needs Create a safe positive and stimulating learning environment that promotes student wellbeing confidence and personal growth Use appropriate assessment strategies technology and learning resources to enhance student achievement

Whole-School Curriculum Leadership

Lead the development implementation and review of a coherent and progressive PHE curriculum across Primary Middle and High School Implement relevant PYP and MYP policies and strategic plans while supporting DP philosophy and whole-school wellbeing priorities Collaborate with PYP MYP and DP Coordinators Section Heads and curriculum leaders to ensure effective curriculum delivery and alignment with school priorities Ensure continuity and progression in knowledge skills and learning experiences across school sections Lead the design development implementation and review of PHE curriculum assessment and reporting practices Establish consistent expectations for curriculum planning documentation teaching standards and student achievement Monitor programme effectiveness and student progress identifying opportunities for continuous improvement Promote interdisciplinary learning global citizenship and the integration of health and wellbeing across the curriculum

Team Leadership and Professional Collaboration

Provide instructional leadership professional guidance and mentoring to PHE teachers across the school Facilitate whole-school PHE meetings collaborative planning and the sharing of effective teaching practices Encourage team spirit professional collaboration and positive working relationships across all school sections Support professional development and contribute to regular staff training meetings and school improvement initiatives Promote high professional standards reflective practice and continuous professional growth within the PHE team Collaborate with Section Heads to identify departmental priorities resource requirements and opportunities for improvement Contribute to whole-school strategic planning and the achievement of school development goals

Programme Coordination and Community Engagement

Coordinate whole-school PHE curriculum planning and ensure effective selection management and use of teaching resources facilities and equipment Collaborate with the Athletics and Activities team to support school sports events extracurricular programmes and student participation Support the planning and coordination of sports days inter-house competitions wellbeing initiatives and other school-wide activities Contribute to community service global citizenship and initiatives that strengthen student engagement and social responsibility Promote positive relationships between the school and wider community through collaborative activities partnerships publications events and competitions Encourage student participation in physical activity and promote healthy lifestyles throughout the school community

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Health Education or a relevant field. Recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the role. Proven experience teaching Physical and Health Education at Primary and/or Secondary School levels. Experience with, or recent professional training in, IB programmes, particularly PYP and MYP. Experience in curriculum leadership, subject coordination or mentoring teachers. Experience in an international school environment is desirable. Relevant first aid, CPR or sports safety certification is desirable. Knowledge and Skills Commitment to ISL Qatar's values of Belonging, Integrity, Grit and Kindness. Strong understanding of IB philosophy, inquiry-based learning, and PHE curriculum development across different age groups. Ability to develop and implement a coherent, progressive whole-school PHE curriculum. Knowledge of physical literacy, health education, student wellbeing and inclusive physical activity. Strong understanding of assessment practices, differentiated instruction and student-centred learning. Ability to lead, inspire and support colleagues across Primary, Middle and High School. Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and health and safety procedures related to physical activities. Strong organisational and planning skills, including effective management of resources and facilities. Commitment to professional development, innovation and continuous school improvement.