Middle School Physical & Health Education Teacher – IB MYP

Position Overview

International School of London Qatar (ISL Qatar) is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and collaborative Middle School Physical & Health Education Teacher to join our diverse and internationally minded learning community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality Physical and Health Education to Middle School students, promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyles, teamwork, personal responsibility and positive wellbeing.

As an IB World School, ISL Qatar expects the successful candidate to embrace the philosophy and practices of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and to develop learning experiences that are inquiry-based, concept-driven and connected to meaningful real-world contexts.

The teacher will inspire students to become confident, active and reflective learners while developing their physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills.

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and appropriately challenging Physical and Health Education lessons for Middle School students.
• Deliver a balanced programme incorporating a range of individual, team, indoor and outdoor sports and physical activities.
• Develop students' physical literacy, movement competence, fitness, coordination, tactical awareness and understanding of sport.
• Promote participation, enjoyment and lifelong engagement in physical activity.
• Adapt activities, instruction and expectations to accommodate different abilities, needs, confidence levels and physical capabilities.
• Create a safe, positive and encouraging environment where all students are motivated to participate.
• Teach students about health, fitness, nutrition, wellbeing, injury prevention and healthy lifestyle choices where appropriate within the curriculum.
• Develop students' understanding of teamwork, leadership, communication, resilience, fair play and respect.
• Use questioning, inquiry and reflection to help students understand not only how to perform but why particular techniques, strategies and choices are effective.

• Plan and deliver learning in accordance with the IB MYP Physical and Health Education framework.
• Develop concept-driven and inquiry-based units that connect physical activity and health to broader concepts and real-world contexts.
• Incorporate MYP Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, including communication, collaboration, self-management, research and reflection.
• Develop students' ability to analyse, evaluate and reflect on their own performance and learning.
• Use appropriate MYP terminology, planning processes and assessment practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities where appropriate.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and review of the MYP Physical and Health Education curriculum.

The IB identifies MYP Physical and Health Education as learning both about physical activity and through physical activity, with students developing knowledge, skills and attitudes that contribute to a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

• Plan and implement appropriate formative and summative assessment strategies.
• Assess students against relevant MYP Physical and Health Education criteria.
• Provide clear, constructive and timely feedback to help students improve their physical performance and understanding.
• Encourage students to set personal goals and monitor their own progress.
• Use assessment information to differentiate instruction and provide appropriate challenge and support.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement and progress.
• Develop students' ability to reflect critically on their performance, decision-making and learning.

• Promote physical activity as an important component of students' overall health and wellbeing.
• Foster positive relationships, teamwork, respect and responsible behaviour.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with appropriate health and safety requirements.
• Conduct appropriate risk assessments and follow school procedures for sports, facilities, equipment, trips and activities.
• Monitor students carefully during…