Head of PE and Swimming

About the role

Britannica International School, Budapest, is looking for a Head of PE and Swimming for its Secondary school. The role leads the department and supports a team of PE teachers and swim coaches, with a start date of 4 January 2027 on a full-time, 2-year renewable contract.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the department and ensure all staff plan, prepare and deliver PE and Swimming lessons and courses across all phases of the school, following agreed schemes of work and school policies.
• Ensure a safe and effective PE and Swimming learning environment and lead staff in maintaining discipline in lessons, ECA and sports teams.
• Plan and teach lessons in the indoor and outdoor gyms, swimming pool and sports tent for students aged 5-18, and organise, train and run term-time after-school and weekend fixtures with other schools.
• Accurately assess and report on students' progress, discuss it with parents and guardians, and keep an accurate register of students.
• Implement assessment, recording and reporting procedures, supervise sports fixtures and take part in leadership meetings and professional development.

Required profile

• Teaching qualification in Physical Education, preferably with experience in both Primary and Secondary PE leadership and Swimming.
• Undergraduate degree with a recognised PGCE and QTS, or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience or knowledge of teaching IGCSE Physical Education, and the ability to teach across the 5-18 age range.
• Enthusiasm for developing teaching practice and for contributing to the school's sporting culture.

Required skills

• Knowledge of effective teaching and assessment strategies, and ability to design courses and lessons for individual needs.
• Leadership of a department team, including staffing fixtures and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Communication with staff, parents, students and other coaches, and organisational skills.
• Use of technology to enhance teaching, including recording and analysing student skills in IGCSE PE modules.

Applications are made through the TES Schrole portal or by email, with a covering letter, a colour photograph and an up-to-date CV with two referees. Appointment is subject to DBS checks and disclosure of all convictions.