Head of Physical Education Curriculum

A - Job description:

• To manage, develop and to take direct responsibility for the provision of core and curriculum PE across the school.
• To manage PE staff within the school.
• To ensure informative and regular contact with the parents of girls who study PE to ensure excellent communication with parents, pupils and staff.
• Lead, coordinate, and participate in core PE across the school.
• Co-Teach with PE Teachers (submit weekly/monthly schedule).

1. Teaching and Learning:

• Support teachers in the identification of the most effective teaching approaches.
• Monitor teaching and learning activities to ensure they meet the needs of pupils.
• Liaise with other CISS School PE Programs.
• Model Best Practices and launch new initiatives as requested.

2. Improvement Plan and Policies:

• Setting of Department Strategy & Goals.
• Professional Development for the PE team.
• A clear assessment policy for the identification of pupils with additional support needs, for setting and for the identification of gifted and talented.

3. Recording and Assessment:

• Develop understanding of learning needs and the importance of raising achievement for all pupils.
• Set targets for raising achievement in PE for all pupils.
• Collect and interpret assessment data.
• Maintain and enhance systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing PE teaching.
• Update the Vice-Principals/Principal on the effectiveness of the provision of PE for all pupils.
• Work with Learning Support staff to monitor and support alternative/ assessment arrangements.
• Keep Students & Parents informed about their child's progress through regular reports, Parent meetings, and appropriate communication.

4. Leadership:

• Provide training opportunities for PE department staff.
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning and disseminate good practice in the teaching of PE.
• Develop links with other professional agencies, external vendors, and partner schools
• Liaise with Learning Support with respect to any specific Additional Support Needs issues or developments.
• In line with school policy attend all meetings.
• Act as team leader for the performance management of PE teaching staff.
• Undertake appropriate and agreed upon continuing professional development.

5. Public Relations and Liaison with Parents:

• Stay informed regarding parental queries and enquiries about PE matters in the school.
• To encourage and foster good lines of communication with parents in relation to PE.

6. Committees and Meetings:

• To attend meetings with Senior Academic Leaders.
• To attend staff meetings, briefings etc and keep colleagues informed of PE matters.
• To report regularly to Senior Academic Leadership.
• Working time: Monday – Friday.

B - Requirments:

• Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in PE or equivalent degrees;
• Candidates live in Vietnam are preferred.
• at least 2 years classroom teaching experience;
• Good pronunciation and proactive teaching style that can inspire the passion of students in learning;
• Candidates have these characters and skills are preferred:

Integrity & Trust, Condentiality, Flexibility, Discretion, Compassionate, Communication, Collaboration & Team Work, Customer Focused, Welcoming/Approachable, Problem Solving/Professional Discretion.

C - Benefits:

• Friendly, dynamic, professional working environment.
• Attractive salary package based on experience and qualification.
• Free lunch.
• Multiple training opportunities.