Physical Education Teacher

The Physical Education Department at the British International School of Houston is a whole school department, providing a high quality PE program for students aged 3 to 18 years old. State of the art facilities include two full size gymnasiums, swimming pool, athletics track, Astro Turf and grass fields.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Working to ensure that student safety, child protection and student wellbeing are the number one priority.
• Have a vigilance for, and commitment to the wellbeing of those that we work alongside with.
• Work with key school leaders and HR Colleagues to ensure that HR policies and the NAE Code of Conduct are adhered to.
• Ensure that the BIS Houston is an environment where all staff feel respected, included, valued and that they belong.
• Sets high expectations for students; inspiring, motivating and challenging students to achieve excellent progress and ambitious outcomes.
• Represents the school’s values in every interaction with students, parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, ethics and standards of personal and professional conduct
• Actively and enthusiastically contributes beyond the classroom in the wider context of the school community.
• Acts as an advocate for the school in the wider community.
• Participates in all aspects of the professional programme.

Requirements:

• Teaching Qualification (PGCE/Qualified Teacher Status).
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience in Physical Education.
• Good cross-cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures.
• Excellent analytical skills - with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success.
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing wit multi-functional tasks.