Secondary School PE Teacher

You will work as part of a team of Physical Education faculty responsible for providing a concept-based Well-being program that focuses on developing the movement skills, social-emotional skills and understanding for developing a lifelong learner.

Brief summary of major responsibilities:

• Teach regular physical education lessons and health lessons to children in High School
• Assist in the development of a sound research-based well-being curriculum that includes health and PE
• Plan and deliver a program of concept-based experiences that enhances students’ holistic development
• Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow team/ department members with regard to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, subject organization and classroom issues including expectations and routines
• Communicate and liaise with other educators in an effort to promote and establish transdisciplinary connections
• Attend and contribute constructively to staff and department meetings
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with parents
• Establish links with our parent community to ensure that parents are kept well informed about student progress
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to new developments in the field.

Essential qualifications/experience:

• A bachelor's degree
• Substantive experience as a PE and Health and/or Wellbeing teacher
• Experience in a school with a similar teaching philosophy to that of ASL, which employs comparable teaching methods and curricula, or to have received training that will adequately prepare the candidate for the pedagogy employed at the School
• Significant recent professional development
• Training and experience in cultural competency initiatives to support diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom, department and workplace
• Excellent computer skills and integration of technology into the curriculum
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding collaborative skills and a desire to work in a team-focused environment
• The ability to contribute towards a safe environment and show a personal commitment to safeguarding children.

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Previous teaching experience in K-12 settings
• Willingness to coach a School sports team

This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.

The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

ASL is dedicated to fostering courageous global citizenship in a diverse and inclusive school environment. In our international community, we aspire for the cultures and backgrounds of our employees to mirror those of our families and student body, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse life experiences, perspectives and skills. Educators with knowledge of global education and prospective applicants for any position who are committed to diversity and inclusion are particularly welcome to apply. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, maternity or parental status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law.