MS PHE Teacher – IB MYP - Academic Year 2027-2028

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…