Physical Education Teacher – August 2026 Start

The Physical Education Teacher is required to collaborate on the creation and implementation of the Physical Education and Swimming curriculum, aimed at enhancing the subject's effectiveness throughout the school.

Additionally, this role includes serving as the Coordinator for Co-Curricular Activities (CCA), responsible for leading, planning, and overseeing the CCA Program, which encompasses Activity Camps.

Specialist teachers are tasked with optimizing the academic growth of their students while working alongside colleagues to fully engage in the advancement of physical education and co-curricular initiatives within the school.

All educators are expected to foster a constructive, engaging, and professional environment that promotes teamwork and challenge, while recognizing the contributions of individuals toward the school’s overall success.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Encourage excellence in all facets of school life, with a focus on student achievement

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Contribute to the smooth and effective operation of the school

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Foster a school environment that is positive, purposeful, and professional

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Support and inspire students, fellow teachers, and other staff members

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Encourage ongoing consultation, evaluation, and improvement

Teaching and Learning Responsibilities

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Design and deliver well-organized, clearly articulated lessons suitable for the diverse abilities of all students and aligned with the syllabus

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Ensure that the classroom is an engaging environment conducive to learning

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Cultivate enthusiasm for the subject matter and motivate all students to reach their full potential

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Coordinate with Learning Support for students with special educational needs and with homeroom teachers for those facing pastoral challenges

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Encourage exemplary behavior by fostering a positive and proactive approach to learning and establishing strong relationships with students

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Assign homework that adheres to policy and is appropriate for students’ abilities and overall workload

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Promote a high standard of organization

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Arrive promptly for lessons

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Uphold high standards in the use of English as the primary language and assist in developing English as a Second Language

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Provide high-quality, accurate, constructive feedback to parents during Parent Meetings, in subject reports, and through various communications

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Evaluate, document, and track the progress of all students following faculty guidelines to ensure accurate reporting to parents when necessary

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Maintain teaching materials and resources as required

Responsibilities to the School

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Show respect for colleagues' needs and departmental collaboration regarding cooperation, deadlines, and team cohesion

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Engage positively in departmental meetings and adhere to policies, contributing to the effective management of the department

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Encourage professional discussions, share teaching strategies, and assist fellow teachers in cultivating effective practices and new initiatives

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Participate in and contribute to INSET activities provided by the department and the school

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Actively engage in cross-curricular connections and initiatives within the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) framework

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Take on new responsibilities within the department as part of ongoing professional growth

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Stay informed about advancements in Physical Education and the wider educational landscape

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Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Head of School

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or a relevant teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS)

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At least three years of teaching experience

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A strong passion for teaching and a commitment to nurturing the whole child

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A high degree of professionalism and concern for children's well-being

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Recent and active participation in extracurricular activities

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Respect for all school community members, regardless of position, gender, age, or ethnicity

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Previous experience with students for whom English is not their first language

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A positive, solution-oriented approach to professional life

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A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police clearance (for applicants without prior UK experience) and no concerns regarding suitability to work with children

Selection Process

To apply, please email HRDepartment@annehill.school with the following documents:

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a CV that includes a recent photograph and contact information for three professional referees (one must be your current or most recent Head Teacher/Principal)

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a personal statement

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scanned copies of all relevant degree and qualification certificates

Child Protection Statement

Anne Hill International School is dedicated to the safeguarding of its students. This commitment is expected to be upheld throughout the school, and pre-employment background checks to assess an applicant’s suitability to work with children will be conducted before any employment offer is extended.