Reporting directly to the Head of Physical Education, the postholder will contribute to curriculum design that promotes physical literacy, athletic performance, mental resilience, and an enduring commitment to lifelong health and fitness. Combining a robust academic foundation in sports science and evidence-informed coaching with an infectious enthusiasm for competition and teamwork, the postholder will encourage students to view physical education as a vital discipline that connects movement, physiological understanding, and leadership. They will empower students to take healthy risks, develop tactical awareness with analytical rigour, and engage in competitive and recreational sports that extend far beyond examination syllabuses.
Beyond the classroom and sports field, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the pastoral life of the school, serving as a dedicated Form Tutor. They will also lead and contribute enthusiastically to our extensive co-curricular sports programme, coaching squads, coordinating inter-school fixtures, and hosting tournaments, exercising their wider interests and enriching the broader school community. This rare opportunity will suit an educator of great energy, warmth, and dedication who is eager to build a world-class PE department and sports culture from its foundations.
Key Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are not exhaustive but give an indication of the scope and accountabilities of the role. In consultation with the post holder, this Job Description will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the school.
During the opening stage, duties may be more wide-ranging and require significant flexibility.
Although the post officially begins in August 2027, we anticipate some preparation time with the appointee prior to their start date in order to ensure everything is set up for the start of term.
Learning and Teaching
Deliver forward-thinking, innovative, well-sequenced practical and theoretical lessons aligned with the English National Curriculum, Exercise and Health Science (SEHS), and SPGS ethos, reflecting our international context in Thailand
Embed school values into daily teaching and coaching to cultivate a vibrant sports culture, fair play, and a genuine love of physical activity among students
Foster a stimulating, energetic, and safe learning environment that inspires physical risk-taking, strategic thinking, resilience, and articulate self-expression
Drive every student's progress through responsive coaching and targeted scaffolding, ensuring all learners, from elite athletes to recreational participants, engage with and master physical, tactical, and theoretical concepts
Lead student-centred interventions and athletic tracking to support personal health and performance goals, maintaining transparent communication with parents, coaches, and staff
Work hand-in-hand with parents through attentive listening and open dialogue to support each student’s athletic and personal growth
Collaborate across departments to design interdisciplinary projects and share innovative pedagogical expertise
Celebrate diverse student accomplishments across academic, competitive, and recreational sports life, building an inclusive culture grounded in mutual encouragement, sportsmanship, and shared success
Integrate educational and sports technology with clear pedagogical intent to elevate critical thinking, deepen inquiry, and enrich student self-assessment
Co-Curriculum
Promote co-curricular life and competitive sports as integral to an authentic SPGS experience, inspiring students to discover new athletic passions alongside their academic studies
Design, coach, and lead inspiring co-curricular sports activities, squad training sessions, house competitions, and inter-school fixtures (including local and international leagues and competitions such as GBAC, SSL and FOBISIA) across team and individual sports
Empower students to establish and lead their own sports committees, health societies, and athletic initiatives, building confidence, agency, and sports leadership skills
Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Create a safe, inspiring environment where students feel secure to push physical boundaries and flourish, keeping student wellbeing, injury prevention, and safety at the centre of every decision
Take a genuine personal interest in each student’s physical and personal growth, ensuring they feel known, valued, and cared for across all aspects of school life
Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, child protection, and sports safety (including swimming pool protocols, pitch safety, and off-site travel risk assessments) by actively adhering to school policies, participating in mandatory training, and staying updated on policy changes
Share responsibility for health and safety, exercising due care and complying fully with school procedures and Thai legal requirements regarding athletic facilities, equipment management, and external sports events
Understand that compliance with safeguarding expectations is mandatory, with any non-compliance subject to disciplinary action and allegations managed under statutory procedures in consultation with Thai authorities and international standards
Marketing and Admissions
Demonstrate the energy, skills, and desire to promote a new school and actively engage in a range of sporting showcases, open days, and community events that promote the school
Be an ambassador and advocate for the school, its athletic culture, and SPGS International
General
Act as a Form tutor
Uphold the SPGS International School Bangkok values and ethos
Regularly review your own practice and 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, sports awards ceremonies, and other whole-school events
Perform ad hoc duties as they arise from time to time
Meet deadlines
Responsibilities as part of general faculty expectations
Plan and prepare PE lessons, practical coaching sessions, and sports fixtures according to school policy and departmental guidance
Teach classes and coach squads assigned by the School
Set, mark, and assess work according to the school’s and department’s assessment and moderation policies
Record and monitor student physical development and academic progress, producing personalised reports as required
Prepare students for internal and external practical and theoretical assessments as necessary
Contribute to departmental curriculum development, fixture scheduling, equipment maintenance, sports days, tournaments, and enrichment trips
Professional Development
Drive your own growth through the school’s professional learning cycle, setting ambitious targets and refining your practice via coaching with the Head of Department
Participate in all required INSET days, coaching accreditations, and training sessions, including mandatory safeguarding and sports first aid
Commit to continuous professional development by engaging with sports science research, physical literacy frameworks, and modern sports pedagogy, sharing insights across the school
Embrace a culture of open classrooms and coaching exchanges, actively participating in peer observations to share best practice and elevate physical education across the school
THE PERSON
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science or a related field
Qualified Teacher Status (UK QTS), PGCE, or equivalent international teaching certification
A minimum of 2 years’ teaching and sports coaching experience within a Senior School setting
An innovative, energetic, and imaginative approach to PE teaching and squad coaching, with the ability to deliver inspirational, inclusive lessons to students across all key stages
Proven ability to teach academic physical education qualifications
Experience in organising, managing, and officiating inter-school competitive fixtures, tournaments, and large-scale sport events
High-level coaching capability and specialist expertise in core sports (e.g. swimming, football, basketball, athletics, gymnastics, tennis, or volleyball)
Excellent organisational skills for managing sports equipment, facility rotas, and team logistics
Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety, physical protection, and wellbeing of all students
Desirable
Recent background in UK secondary education and international schools
Specialist officiating or governing body coaching qualifications
Experience in developing whole-school health, fitness, and strength & conditioning frameworks
Experience contributing to international school accreditation or inspection processes
Demonstrated experience using video analysis and sports technology to enhance athletic performance and student self-reflection
Personal Attributes
Deep alignment with the values and mission of SPGS International School Bangkok
Creative, energetic, and able to inspire both young learners and adults
Strong leadership grounded in collaboration, integrity, and sound judgment
High ambitions for the School and each individual child
Culturally aware, respectful, and able to build positive relationships in a diverse community
Reflective, proactive, organised, solution-focused, adaptable, and pragmatic
Confident and articulate communicator with a positive presence and sense of humour
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