Summary
Sara Village School is a British primary school following the National Curriculum for England for children aged four (Reception) to 11 years (Year 6). We serve the community of Sara Village Compound which consists mainly of employees working for a British company. Sara Village School is part of International Schools Group, a not for profit organisation of 5 American and British International Schools in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our mission is We inspire innovation and compassionate action and it is central to all we do.
We are a small school of around 85 students in total, with class sizes ranging from 8 to 17 students. There is one class per year group and each class has a dedicated teacher and instructional assistant. Students have a range of specialist subjects including Arabic, art, ICT, music, PE, PSHE & Spanish. We are a very well equipped school with all classrooms having access to the latest technology and resources.
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Physical Education Teacher, who will be a key member of our diverse, and compassionate teaching team and will be responsible for delivering structured PE lessons to all students in the school. As the only PE teacher in the school, you will be given autonomy to make the role your own and develop a programme that allows children to build skills, stay healthy and have fun.
Position Duties
The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
- Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the aims and targets of The National Curriculum in England.
- Develop, evaluate and revise curriculum documentation and planning to support teaching and learning.
- Deliver an active, hands-on and student-centred programme to promote learning and skills development.
- Observe, monitor and record student progress.
- Inspire children with enthusiasm and a love for learning.
- Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities within the class.
- Demonstrate creativity and a willingness to innovate.
- Inspire compassionate action.
- Positively contribute to school culture and climate.
- Coach team sports and enter teams in national & international sporting competitions (where possible).
- Organise school sporting events, such as our annual Sport Days.
- Oversee and organise after school activities sign-up and registers for the school.
- Have a good grasp of educational technology and how it is implemented to enhance learning.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changes - for example, virtual school / distance learning.
- Teach swimming lessons and have the appropriate qualifications (preferred).
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Qualifications And Knowledge
The ideal candidate will have:
- University degree in the subject area of employment.
- Current teacher certification in the required subject area. Certification should be from a recognised and nationally recognised institution.
- Classroom teachers should be able to demonstrate relevant experience and certification in teaching similar school programs as the applied for position (preferred).
- Swim England Level 2 or equivalent in teaching aquatics (preferred).
Experience And Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
- Prior experience as a Primary Physical Education Teacher.
- Prior experience in coaching a variety of sports.
- Coaching certification or experience as a coach.
- Experience with Google Workspace.
Skills
- Ability to demonstrate a track record of continued professional development.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students, parents and colleagues.
- Ability to supervise students in non-classroom settings.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to lead an after-school activity.
- Empathetic and compassionate.
