Senior School Physical Education (PE) Teacher

General

St Paul’s is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and qualified PE Teacher to join our Senior School team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality Physical Education curriculum, fostering a lifelong love of sport and physical activity in our students. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated educator to inspire students, support extracurricular sporting initiatives, and contribute to the broader life of the school through leadership in physical wellbeing and sport.

About us:

St. Paul’s was founded in 1926 and was the first school in South America to receive accreditation from the UK government as a British School Oversees. Fully coeducational, with about 1,000 pupils, aged from 3 to 18, it is a school with history and tradition, but which embraces innovation, contemporary values and the latest in digital learning. We are a world-class school, and an international member of HMC and IAPS, and a member of COBIS and the LAHC. We are proud of our local, national and international reputation and we constantly strive to improve the opportunities for our pupils and staff. Our recent BSO inspection judged us as a leading British School overseas, and you can download the report from our website. Our exceptional facilities place teaching and learning at the heart of the school.

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More details about the school can be found at www.stpauls.br

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality PE lessons in line with the Senior School curriculum and the school’s PE policy.

• Ensure that teaching and learning are of the highest standard, providing engaging, challenging, and inclusive experiences for all students.

• Stay informed about current developments in PE and school sport, incorporating new ideas and initiatives where appropriate.

• Promote participation in sport across the school by supporting and organising house and inter-school competitions.

• Facilitate opportunities for students to engage in physical activities both within and outside the school environment.

• Maintain accurate records of student participation, performance, and progress, in accordance with school policy.

• Review and update schemes of work to ensure a rich, progressive, and inclusive curriculum.

• Serve as a mentor and role model for best practice, supporting the development of fellow staff through coaching and collaboration.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote cross-curricular links and holistic student development.

• Commit to the safeguarding and welfare of all students, adhering to school policies at all times.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school through clubs, trips, events, and other co-curricular activities.

• Engage actively in professional development and performance management processes.

• Perform any additional duties as reasonably directed by the Principal or line manager.

• Oversee the development and well-being of pupils through the school pastoral system.

Our benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental plan

• Pension plan

• Onsite lunches

• Food card

• Transportation tickets

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role would be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks (including Internet and Social Media profiles and exposure), an overseas check if appropriate and a pre-placement medical assessment. Proof of entitlement to work in Brazil is also required where necessary.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

St Paul’s is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value of diverse environments and strive to promote a culture in which all pupils, staff and members of the school community are welcomed and supported to fulfil their potential, regardless of their background or personal characteristics. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair treatment, embarrassment, discrimination, bullying and harassment.

• Degree in Physical Education or related field.

• Valid teaching qualification and registration with CREF.

• Proven experience teaching PE, ideally in a Senior or Secondary School setting.

• Fluent in English.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about PE and student development.

• Collaborative team player with a positive and proactive attitude.

• Flexible, resilient, and adaptable to change.

• Organised, with good time management and planning skills.

• Able to maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

• Confident with the use of Microsoft Office 365 and technology in education.

• Knowledgeable about the role of sport in an independent school setting.

• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

• Able to form strong professional relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

• A genuine love for teaching and working with young people.

Application Details:

Please ensure your entire application is in English. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.