MS PHE Teacher IB MYP

Scope: Middle School MYP Physical & Health Education Reporting to: Head of Middle School Role Purpose The Middle School Physical & Health Education Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences that promote physical literacy, healthy lifestyles, teamwork, personal development, and student wellbeing. The successful candidate will inspire students to develop confidence, resilience, leadership, and a lifelong appreciation of physical activity. Through inquiry-based and concept-driven learning aligned with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), the teacher will create a positive environment where students of all abilities can participate, achieve, and thrive. 1. Qualifications and Experience Essential: • Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Physical & Health Education, Sports Science, or a closely related discipline. • Recognised teaching qualification or certification appropriate to the role. • Relevant teaching experience with Middle School or secondary-aged students. • Strong understanding of physical education pedagogy, curriculum planning, and student assessment. • Ability to teach a broad range of individual and team sports, fitness activities, and physical education programmes. • Excellent command of spoken and written English. Desirable: • Experience teaching IB MYP Physical & Health Education. • IB MYP professional development or relevant IB training. • Experience with MYP assessment criteria and inquiry-based learning. • Recognised sports coaching qualifications or experience supporting competitive school sports. • First Aid and CPR certification. • Experience teaching in an international or multicultural school environment. 2. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies The successful candidate should demonstrate: • Strong commitment to ISL Qatar's values of Belonging, Integrity, Grit, and Kindness. • Sound understanding of IB MYP philosophy, concept-driven learning, and international mindedness. • Ability to plan engaging and differentiated lessons that accommodate diverse abilities, learning needs, and physical capabilities. • Strong knowledge of physical literacy, movement skills, fitness, health education, and sports development. • Effective classroom and activity management, promoting positive behaviour, teamwork, and fair play. • Understanding of formative and summative assessment, student progress monitoring, and constructive feedback. • Strong awareness of health and safety, risk assessment, injury prevention, and safeguarding requirements. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, and collaboration skills. • Commitment to student wellbeing, inclusive education, and continuous professional development. 3. Key Responsibilities Teaching and Learning • Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and appropriately challenging MYP Physical & Health Education lessons. • Provide a balanced programme incorporating individual and team sports, indoor and outdoor activities, fitness, and health education. • Develop students' physical literacy, movement competence, coordination, tactical awareness, and understanding of healthy lifestyles. • Apply inquiry-based and concept-driven teaching approaches aligned with IB MYP requirements. • Integrate MYP Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, including communication, collaboration, self-management, and reflection. • Differentiate teaching and activities to support students with varying abilities, confidence levels, and learning needs. • Promote teamwork, leadership, resilience, sportsmanship, and lifelong participation in physical activity. Curriculum, Assessment and Student Progress • Contribute to the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the MYP Physical & Health Education curriculum. • Develop and implement effective formative and summative assessments aligned with IB MYP assessment criteria. • Monitor and evaluate student progress, maintaining accurate assessment records and providing timely, constructive feedback. • Encourage students to set personal learning and fitness goals, evaluate their performance, and reflect on their progress. • Collaborate with the Head of Middle School, MYP Coordinator, and colleagues to ensure effective curriculum delivery and interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Student Wellbeing, Health and Safeguarding • Maintain a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. • Ensure the safe use of sports facilities, equipment, and resources, including appropriate supervision and risk assessments. • Follow established procedures for injury prevention, emergency response, and management of student health concerns. • Support the participation and inclusion of students with additional learning needs or physical limitations. • Adhere to the school's safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and professional conduct policies. • Identify and report safeguarding or wellbeing concerns through established school procedures. Sports, Extracurricular Activities and School Contribution • Contribute actively to the school's wider sports and physical activity programmes. • Support extracurricular sports, school teams, competitions, fixtures, tournaments, and sporting events as required. • Encourage student participation in sports and physical activities beyond timetabled lessons. • Promote positive sportsmanship, leadership, and respectful behaviour when representing the school. • Support school-wide initiatives, community engagement, and activities that promote healthy and active lifestyles. Professional Collaboration and Development • Collaborate with colleagues, school leadership, and the MYP Coordinator to strengthen teaching and learning. • Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum reviews, professional development, and school improvement initiatives. • Maintain positive and professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues. • Reflect on teaching practices and use feedback and evidence to improve student learning outcomes. • Support the school's IB and NEASC accreditation requirements and continuous improvement priorities. • Contribute positively to the school's collaborative culture and commitment to Strengthen Engagement for All. • Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Physical & Health Education, Sports Science, or a closely related discipline. • Recognised teaching qualification or certification appropriate to the role. • Relevant teaching experience with Middle School or secondary-aged students. • Strong understanding of physical education pedagogy, curriculum planning, and student assessment. • Ability to teach a broad range of individual and team sports, fitness activities, and physical education programmes. • Excellent command of spoken and written English. • Experience teaching IB MYP Physical & Health Education. • IB MYP professional development or relevant IB training. • Experience with MYP assessment criteria and inquiry-based learning. • Recognised sports coaching qualifications or experience supporting competitive school sports. • First Aid and CPR certification. • Experience teaching in an international or multicultural school environment. • Strong commitment to ISL Qatar's values of Belonging, Integrity, Grit, and Kindness. • Sound understanding of IB MYP philosophy, concept-driven learning, and international mindedness. • Ability to plan engaging and differentiated lessons that accommodate diverse abilities, learning needs, and physical capabilities. • Strong knowledge of physical literacy, movement skills, fitness, health education, and sports development. • Effective classroom and activity management, promoting positive behaviour, teamwork, and fair play. • Understanding of formative and summative assessment, student progress monitoring, and constructive feedback. • Strong awareness of health and safety, risk assessment, injury prevention, and safeguarding requirements. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, and collaboration skills. • Commitment to student wellbeing, inclusive education, and continuous professional development.