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Cambridge School of Bucharest is looking for  an energetic and enthusiastic PE Teacher to make a significant contribution to a large, dynamic and forward thinking PE Department.  The Teacher of PE will be responsible for delivering high quality teaching, through planning engaging lessons to enable all pupils to make the best possible progress. 

The PE Teacher  must be able to demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and communicate this in an enthusiastic and imaginative way.  In addition, the PE teacher will be eager to contribute to the routine and extra-curricular life of the school.

Responsibilities:   instruct students in the assigned subject(s); assess, mark, and monitor student work; nurture and respect students; and teach them valuable social, moral, and ethical skills, by modelling high standards of behaviour and attitude; follow, implement, and promote all school policies and procedures.

Job Purpose

To ensure that all Child Protection and Safeguarding Children policies and procedures are adhered to at all times and that any suspected or confirmed deviation from these polices is reported according to the provided procedure.

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Senior Leadership, HoS, and HoD;

Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Handbook.

Planning and Teaching

• Ensure that, excepting Modern Languages, English is the language of the classroom (specifically as regards classroom instruction) and of your own interactions with students both in and out of class;
• produce thorough and differentiated Schemes of Work (SoW) that meet school/department expectations, take advantage of appropriate cross-curricular opportunities, underscore Fundamental British Values (FBVs), and reinforce age-appropriate PSCHEE concepts and elements;
• plan differentiated lessons according to the subject’s curriculum map that allow for the measurement of outcomes and assessment of progress for all students, including AGT students and those with SEND;
• mark and scrutinise all student work consistently, fairly, and with student progress and outcomes in mind according to school scrutiny policy;
• developing and producing visual aids and teaching resources;
• support the development of students’ basic subject skills, including physical coordination, speech, numeracy, and communication;
• motivate and stimulate students' learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience;
• develop and encourage students’ curiosity and knowledge;
• collaborate with other year-group teachers, other departments, and other schools to support connectivity across all of CSB;
• observe and make use of the experiences of HoD, HoS, Senior Leadership, and colleagues (see Teacher-for-Teacher Programme);
• keep up to date and pro-active with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice;
• promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical, and mental development alongside FBVs in the teaching of your subject;
• prepare appropriate resources for remote learning to ensure the curriculum can be delivered to pupils learning from home due, if required.
• • Adapt lesson plans and activities based on weather conditions, available facilities, and students' varying physical abilities.
  • Understand age-appropriate physical development, injury prevention, and fitness training principles to ensure safe and effective lessons.
  • Understand how pupils progress in lessons and signpost progression through a unit of work.
  •  Maintain discipline in both indoor and outdoor environments, ensuring safety and engagement while managing large, active groups.
  • Plan PE lessons that cater to all students, including those with SEND or physical limitations, ensuring full participation and progression.

Class Management

• Provide pastoral care and support to students and ensure a secure environment for learning;
• establish and enforce rules and procedures for behaviour (see Behaviour Policy) and to maintain order in your classroom;
• assign student rewards and sanctions fairly, consistently, and justly in all cases;
• refer habitual disciplinary issues to HoS and/or Senior Leadership;
• create a safe, welcoming environment 

Requirements: 

• A degree related to subject taught
• Teaching qualification/certification
• Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies;
• A good understanding of how children learn;
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs;
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils;
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children;
• Experience of teaching PE
• Strong organisational skills

Cambridge School of Bucharest is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and two satisfactory employment checks.