Reporting: the High School Principal Hours: Full Time Start date: 13 August 2018 Salary range: competitive rates of pay apply, £40, 785 - £89, 490 depending on experience Overall Purpose: The successful applicant will work as part of a team of Physical Education faculty responsible for providing a concept-based PE and Health 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 regards 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
- Map the curriculum on ASL's Atlas Rubicon program
- Attend and contribute constructively in 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.
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 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 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, EEA checks, 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. Diversity and equality of opportunity are cornerstone values of The American School in London |