Physical Education Teacher

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across its existing five campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979.

**The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across its existing five campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). BISR is also a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). The BISR Diplomatic Quarter campus is also an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school follows the English curriculum, greatly enriched by the local and international context. Learning is holistic, supported by a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.**

**This position lends itself to applicants who have experience in teaching a wide range of activities across the key stages in both Primary and Secondary sections. We have a strong vertical alignment plan in place to enhance the students’ experience, with a department goal to ensure students find an activity or sport they are passionate about and will flourish in to become a lifelong participant. All teachers support the curriculum swimming programme and therefore having experience or a qualification in this area would be an advantage.**

**As part of the facilities, the school has a 25m swimming pool, 2 x 6-a-side AstroTurf, 2 x sports halls that accommodate one full sized netball/basketball court and 3 badminton courts. PE and extra-curricular sport is a fundamental part of the experience at BISR and offers the vast amount of exposure that the students get to compete in organised activities in Riyadh; as such, we regularly attend the SAIKAC games in Saudi Arabia. With recent successful outings the expectations are, our teams are well prepared and competitive in all trips that we undertake. BISR have also competed in the COBIS games and plan to expand our competitive calendar as we continue to develop our sporting teams. Local competitions in Saudi Arabia and Riyadh are also expanding and the school supports and encourages the department to be part of all opportunities that are presented to our students.**

**Full Job Description is available here**:Class Teacher - Subject Teacher Job description**
- **Be innovative, creative, enthusiastic, highly motivated and learning focused, with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice and pastoral care.**
- **Be committed to development of high-quality learning experiences underpinned by a clear understanding of how learning is developed, where students are motivated and equipped to become life-long learners.**
- **Demonstrate a passion for learning, be a reflective practitioner, showing a strong commitment to development of outstanding classroom practice.**
- **Use high quality assessment and feedback strategies to ensure students make good progress with their learning.**
- **Ensure students flourish by creating a positive climate for learning, supporting the holistic development of each student, with a strong emphasis on well-being in an intercultural context.**
- **Have excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour, effectively collaborating within a range of teams.**
- **Fully support the school Mission, Vision and Motto.**
- **Go the extra mile for students, contributing to the wider life of the school, including the broad co-curricular programme and community events.**
- **Have a UK or UK recognised teaching qualification.**

**We can offer**:

- **Highly motivated and engaged students**
- **A school with a strong sense of community**
- **A learning focused school committed to staff development**
- **Motivated, hard-working and dedicated colleagues, who are committed to high quality learning, student well-being and the school's enrichment programmes**
- **The opportunity to live, work and travel in a unique, beautiful and fast changing country.**

**BISR believes very strongly in the role of the school in safeguarding children and young people. All staff, whatever their role in the school, will be required to undergo rigorous background checks before commencing employment.**

Thank you for considering the British International School Riyadh as your next employment venture.

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