Teacher of Sport / Sports Coach

Key Responsibilities

1) Teaching, Coaching & Skill Development

• Implement the PE curriculum while delivering exceptional coaching sessions for both Primary and Secondary students.
• Engage with students across a range of skill levels, ensuring a safe, inclusive, enjoyable, and progressive learning atmosphere.
• Strengthen core sports offerings in volleyball, basketball, football, and swimming, with proficiency in at least one area preferred.
• Facilitate sessions in additional sports such as badminton, tennis, dance, fencing, yoga, fitness, or athletics, depending on your expertise.
• Promote physical literacy, teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

2) Planning, Assessment & Student Progress

• Develop captivating, structured lessons or sessions that adhere to departmental standards.
• Provide ongoing feedback to students while tracking their skill enhancement and overall engagement.
• Assist with internal assessments and reporting as required.
• Support IGCSE PE theory or practical components when applicable (this is desirable but not obligatory).

3) Co-curricular Sport, Fixtures & Competitive Leagues

• Lead or assist with after-school training sessions for various age groups.
• Coach teams for local leagues and tournaments, showing flexibility with hours and days during competition seasons.
• Aid in organizing fixtures, overseeing transportation, supervision, equipment, and logistics for event days.
• Foster inclusive participation while cultivating talent and competitive excellence.

4) Swimming Provision

• Support swimming lessons for K–12 students as needed.
• Assist novice, developing, or squad swimmers based on your experience and certifications.
• Follow all safety, supervision, and poolside protocols in collaboration with lifeguards and the Head of Sport.

5) Safety, Conduct & Professionalism

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and student behavior.
• Ensure appropriate supervision ratios and the safe use of sports equipment and facilities.
• Prepare teaching/coaching areas and assist with general departmental functions.
• Demonstrate professional behavior, punctuality, and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families.

6) Co-Curricular, House System & Community Engagement

• Conduct or support sports clubs, recreational fitness sessions, or wellbeing programs.
• Engage in the House system through inter-House competitions and events.
• Collaborate on school-wide initiatives such as sports days, tournaments, swim galas, charity events, and festivals.
• Advocate for a positive sporting culture that reflects RGSPP’s values and commitment to holistic education.

Profile of the Successful Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about youth sports and physical activity.
• Adaptable, positive, and solution-oriented, eager to help wherever necessary.
• Comfortable interacting with students of diverse ages and skill levels.
• Proficient in building strong, supportive relationships with students and their families.
• A team player who flourishes in a collaborative, international setting.
• Professional, organized, reliable, and dedicated to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should meet the criteria for either the teaching pathway or the coaching pathway:

Teaching pathway:

• A degree along with a PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or a recognized international teaching qualification.

Coaching pathway:

• Accredited coaching qualifications (from a national body or international equivalent) in at least one sport.
• Extensive experience coaching children or young people in school, club, or community environments.

For both pathways:

• Experience working with children of various ages.
• Experience coaching one or more school sports (volleyball, basketball, football, swimming strongly preferred).
• Availability for flexible hours during competition seasons.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.