Sport Administrator and Physical Education Teacher

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent school in Pretoria seeks a Sport Administrator and Physical Education Teacher. Responsibilities include teaching Physical Education to Junior School students and managing various sports programs. Candidates must hold a recognized academic degree, a professional teaching qualification, and have at least 3 years of teaching experience. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. Passion for sports is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience required.
• Confidence in IEB curriculum delivery is advantageous.
• Proof of clearance against the Sexual Offenders and Child Protection Registry is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physical Education to Junior School students.
• Manage and coordinate various sport code programmes.
• Involve in extracurricular and pastoral care programmes.

Skills

Teaching Physical Education

Coaching various sporting codes

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised academic degree

Professional teaching qualification

SACE registration

Job description

Sport Administrator and Physical Education Teacher

Established in 1879, St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls is an independent, all-girls Anglican School situated in Hillcrest, Pretoria. The School prides itself in achieving a balance between the spiritual, moral, academic, cultural and physical development of its students and enjoys an excellent reputation, nationally and internationally. We provide a caring, unique and dynamic educational environment for day scholars from Grade 0 to Grade 12 and boarders from Grade 5 to Grade 12.

St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls in Pretoria is inviting applications for the following position available:

Sport Administrator and Physical Education Teacher

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for teaching Physical Education to Junior School students from Grade 00 to Grade 7
• Responsible for managing and coordinating various sport code programmes from Grade 00 to Grade 12, including the organisation of interschool festivals and tours
• Incorporate the St Mary’s DSG values into day-to-day duties
• Contribute to the wider life at the School, through involvement in the extracurricular and pastoral care programmes
• Responsible for all duties as required of an academic educator as well as a sports organiser

Qualifications/Special Skills

• A recognised academic degree, professional teaching qualification and SACE registered
• Being a certified coach in multiple sporting codes especially in Netball would be an advantage
• A love and passion for all sporting codes
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience
• PDP will be advantageous
• Have proof of clearance against the Sexual Offenders and Child Protection Registry – this is required for any staff member working in a school environment
• Experience and confidence in IEB curriculum delivery will be an advantage
• Have confidence, knowledge, experience and ability in teaching Physical Education and coaching various sporting codes as required
• Be energetic, self-motivated, innovative, and display a creative teaching style
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and a willingness to contribute to a dynamic team
• Ability to build healthy relationships with staff, students and parents
• Willing to support, promote and work within the Anglican ethos of the School

No application will be considered after the closing date. St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you had not heard from us in 2 weeks, your application will have been unsuccessful. An application in itself does not guarantee an interview. St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

St Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.