Teacher of Girls PE
Greensteds International School
Kenya
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 15 May 2015
Job overview
Greensteds International School – Nakuru - Kenya
VACANCY FOR SEPTEMBER, 2015
Greensteds is a co-educational boarding and day school (IAPS and CIS) following the National Curriculum of England & Wales from Early Years to IGCSE, and A level.
We welcome applicants for the following vacant September position
TEACHER OF GIRLS PE
(To teach across the whole school, including iGCSE and A’Level)
Greensteds School is situated 140 km north of Nairobi, in the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley and within ten minutes drive of Lake Nakuru National Park. The School is set in 50-acre site and is one of the leading international boarding schools in Kenya serving internationally minded parents all over the world.
Greensteds has a strong academic record yet places equal emphasis upon commitment to holistic education. Extra-curricular activities (sport, drama, music, art, community service, outdoor education) complement our academic programme and teachers are expected to take a lead in one or more of these areas.
Teacher of Girls PE / Games
To teach across the whole school, possibly including iGCSE and A’ Level.
Opportunity for Head of Girls PE/Games for suitable and experienced candidate
Required for September 2015
We are looking for a dynamic teacher of Girls PE who is able to deliver the PE curriculum across both the Junior and Senior School. The Physical Education programme plays a key role in this busy boarding and day school with the vast majority of students taking part in extra-curricular activities. Greensteds International School boasts some of the best sporting facilities in Kenya including a 10 lane athletics track, outdoor swimming pool and a range of stunning pitches for cricket, rounders , hockey, football and rugby.
A committed and experienced Teacher of PE (Girls) is required to join the dynamic PE team. The position involves teaching PE and Games across KS2 and KS4 with an ability to teach across all disciplines. The successful candidate will have outstanding subject knowledge, and experience of effectively delivering iGCSE/AS PE.
The Role:
- be an outstanding classroom practitioner or have the potential to become outstanding
- be aspirational with high expectations of students
- be able to teach across the age and ability range including AS, GCSE, KS2 to KS4
- be able to teach Girls PE and Games including Netball, Hockey, Health Related Fitness, Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, and other sports and games.
- have a strong commitment to extra-curricular activities
We are a non-selective school with a relatively wide ability range. Being able to inspire pupils of all abilities is essential.
The school benefits from:
- Outstanding pupil behaviour
- Experienced and committed staff
- Excellent facilities
- A supportive management committed to teachers’ professional development.
Please visit our website: www.greenstedsschool.com for an overview of the school
Applicants should e-mail a CV with a covering letter and contact details of at least two referees (one being from current/most recent employer) to The Headmaster, Mr. Toby Spence.
Email: recruitment@greenstedsschool.com
Closing date Friday 15th May, 2015
Interviews will be held locally or via skype during the week commencing 18th May, 2015
About Greensteds International School
Greensteds International School is a co-educational independent school based in Nakuru in Kenya.
It was established in 1936 as a junior school, but now provides education for students aged 2-18. It is a co-educational, non-selective day and boarding school which provides an education based on an adapted form of the National Curriculum used in England from Reception to A level. The school today stands on a 50-acre landscaped site. It has seen numerous developments, such as the building of dormitories as well as the addition of IT suites and a Music Technology room. Its recreational facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, stables and a campsite. It is truly international, as it has pupils and teachers from many cultures and parts of the world.
Headmaster
Patrick Teyie
Values and vision
Greensteds International School’s vision is to provide a complete education that modern parents expect and feel is essential to ensure students will have integrity and be of service to their fellow human beings. It aims for students to be taught in a friendly family atmosphere that nurtures a community feeling where their emotional, physical, creative and intellectual needs are met within an international community. The school wishes to provide students with a team of highly professional and dedicated teachers to inspire a lifelong love of learning and to stimulate intellectual curiosity as well as promote a culture of creativity.
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