Teacher of PE / Sports Coach

Key Responsibilities

1) Teaching, Coaching & Skill Development
- Deliver the PE curriculum and provide high-quality coaching sessions for both Primary and Secondary students.
- Coach students of varying abilities, ensuring a safe, inclusive, enjoyable, and progressive environment.
- Support core sports offerings in volleyball, basketball, football, and swimming; expertise in at least one of these areas is preferred.
- Conduct sessions in additional sports based on your skill set.
- Foster physical literacy, teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and a lifelong passion for physical activity.

2) Planning, Assessment & Student Progress
- Create engaging and structured lessons or sessions that align with departmental schemes of work.
- Provide feedback to students, tracking their skill advancement and involvement.
- Assist with internal assessments and reporting when necessary.
- Support IGCSE PE theory or practical components, though this is desirable rather than mandatory.

3) Co-curricular Sport, Fixtures & Competitive Leagues
- Lead or assist with after-school training for various age groups.
- Coach teams for local leagues and tournaments, demonstrating flexibility in hours and days during competition seasons.
- Help organize fixtures, transportation, supervision, equipment, and event-day logistics.
- Promote inclusive participation while developing talent and fostering competitive excellence.

4) Swimming Provision
- Assist with swimming lessons across K–12 as appropriate.
- Support beginner, development, or squad swimmers based on your experience and certifications.
- Adhere to all safety, supervision, and poolside protocols in collaboration with lifeguards and the Head of Sport.

5) Safety, Conduct & Professionalism
- Uphold high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and student conduct.
- Ensure appropriate supervision ratios and the safe use of sports equipment and facilities.
- Prepare teaching/coaching areas and assist with the general operations of the department.
- Exemplify professional conduct, punctuality, and positive communication with students, colleagues, and families.

6) Co-Curricular, House System & Community Engagement
- Deliver or assist with sports clubs, recreational fitness sessions, or wellbeing programs.
- Engage with the House system through inter-House competitions and events.
- Support school-wide activities such as sports days, tournaments, swim galas, charity events, and festivals.
- Promote a positive sporting culture that aligns with RGSPP’s values and commitment to holistic education.

Profile of the Successful Candidate
We seek an individual who is:
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about youth sports and physical activity.
- Flexible, positive, and solution-oriented, with a readiness to assist wherever needed.
- Comfortable engaging with various age groups and ability levels.
- Skilled in establishing strong, supportive relationships with students and families.
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative, international setting.
- Professional, organized, dependable, and dedicated to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Essential Qualifications & Experience
Candidates should fulfill either the teaching pathway or coaching pathway requirements:

Teaching pathway:
- A degree plus PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or a recognized international teaching qualification.

Coaching pathway:
- Accredited coaching qualifications (national body or international equivalent) in at least one sport.
- Significant 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 preferred).
- Willingness to work flexible hours during competition seasons.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Ability to teach IGCSE PE or contribute to theory/practical components.
- Experience coaching multiple sports.
- Swimming instruction/coaching or lifeguarding certification.
- First aid qualification.
- Experience coaching teams in leagues, tournaments, or clubs.
- Experience in an international or multilingual educational setting.

Safeguarding Statement
RGS Phnom Penh is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The selected candidate must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers and enhanced background checks.

Equal Opportunities
Reigate Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an environment that values individuality and diversity, promoting perseverance, tolerance, and integrity. Candidates will be evaluated against relevant criteria only (skills, qualifications, abilities, and experience) during the selection and recruitment process.

All Teachers at RGSPP
- Contribute to the pastoral care and holistic development of students at RGSPP.
- Teach (or be available for Private Study supervision or cover) a designated timetable each week.
- Accept responsibilities within their department as needed, including assisting with the setting and grading of internal examinations, entrance exams, and scholarship assessments, and recording results.
- Develop and share resources and best practices, contributing to departmental meetings and the online departmental handbook.
- Set and mark assignments in accordance with school and department policies; provide constructive feedback; maintain accurate records of attainment and progress; and prepare assessments and reports as required.
- Attend meetings (staff meetings, INSET, Parents’ Briefings) and communicate with parents during planned school events and when appropriate.