Drawing on the academic ambition and educational ethos of St Paul’s Girls’ School in London, we are building a school that combines high expectations with a warm, caring approach to education. Physical Education plays an important role in this vision, developing confidence, resilience and a lifelong appreciation of sport and physical activity. Working collaboratively with the Head of Junior School PE, you will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, developing children's physical skills, teamwork and understanding of health and wellbeing, while ensuring every child experiences success and the enjoyment of being active.
Sport is also an important part of our wider school community. You will help develop an exciting co-curricular programme, with opportunities to lead school sports teams, coach across a range of disciplines and contribute to inter-school fixtures, swimming competitions, athletics events and house sports activities. As a founding school, you will have opportunities to introduce fresh ideas, develop sporting partnerships and play a meaningful role in shaping our school's sporting culture.
For more information about our school and the person specification, please read the attached Candidate Information Pack.
Key Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are not exhaustive but give an indication of the scope and accountabilities of the role. In consultation with staff, this Job Description will be amended to reflect any changes. During the early years of this new school, duties may require some flexibility.
Learning and Teaching
Plan and deliver forward-thinking, innovative and carefully sequenced lessons which are aligned with the English National Curriculum and the school’s mission and values, whilst taking account of the school’s international outlook and location in Thailand
Ensure that the SPGS International School Bangkok values are reflected in daily teaching content, and that there is a culture and love of learning amongst students
Ensure that the classroom environment is well managed, inviting and stimulating for students with age-appropriate materials and engaging working walls
Observe, assess and record student’s progress, identifying areas for development and planning activities to meet individual needs
Take a student-centred approach to supporting those who are underachieving including communications with parents and other staff
Ensure that a wide range of student achievements are recognised to encourage a sense of community rather than competition
Oversee the provision of language and learning enrichment with specialists, teachers and assistant teachers
Recognise the importance of relationships with parents and make time to listen to them, in particular as they begin their journeys as parents of school-age children
Collaborate with other teachers or assistant teachers to plan lessons together, share ideas, approaches and professional knowledge
Co-Curriculum
Ensure that student involvement is seen as part of their holistic education
Plan, lead and deliver co-curricular activities as part of the school’s programme but not limited to sports and fitness clubs, inter-school sports, fixtures, sports groups and sporting events
Take an active role in the wider life of the school, supporting students to develop a rich depth of experience beyond classroom learning
Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Create a learning environment where pupils achieve to the best of their ability and feel safe
Ensure that students’ wellbeing and development remains at the centre of all decisions
Take a personal interest in each individual student’s development, both in the curriculum and co-curriculum, so that they feel noticed, valued and cared for
Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection by pro-active attention to policies and procedures
Recognise that health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable are of self and others, and to comply with the school’s wellbeing and safeguarding policies and procedures, and the laws of Thailand and any school-specific procedures or rules that apply to this role
Marketing and Admissions
Demonstrate the energy, skills, and desire to promote a new school and actively engage in a range of events and activities which promote the school
Be an ambassador and advocate for the school and SPGS International
General
Uphold the SPGS International School Bangkok values and ethos
Regularly review own practice, set personal development targets
Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive relations with students, parents and colleagues
Work within the school’s health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment for all staff, students and visitors
Take part in assemblies and other whole school events
Perform ad hoc duties as they arise from time-to-time
Meet deadlines
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Qualified Teacher Status, PGCE, or degree in Primary Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young children within an educational setting
A strong understanding of how children’s learning is influenced by their physical, emotional, and social development
A strong knowledge of the English National Curriculum for PE or equivalent framework
Experience teaching PE across Key Stages 1 & 2
Ability to design and implement engaging and developmentally appropriate PE lessons
Experience using observation and assessment tools to track children’s progress
Strong interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
Awareness of strategies to support EAL learners
Excellent organizational and time management skills for managing day-to-day classroom responsibilities
Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children
Desirable
Experience teaching PE in the Early Years
Specialist coaching or teaching certifications such as swimming, athletics, team sports, outdoor education and first aid
Experience coordinating inter-school sports, fixtures and other sporting events
Experience working in multilingual environments
Languages
Fluent in English
Knowledge of Thai or willingness to learn is advantageous but not essential
Personal Attributes
Empathy, understanding, and alignment with the values and mission of SPGS International School Bangkok
Patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working with young children
Creativity and enthusiasm to foster a dynamic and stimulating learning environment
Commitment to holistic education and child development in an international setting
Open and reflective with a strong interest in continuous improvement
High expectations and ambition for the school and every individual within it
Articulate and confident in all communications
Dynamic, engaging, with a sense of humour
Proactive, positive, passionate, detailed, solution-focused and pragmatic
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