Secondary School Physical Education Teacher (Female)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Secondary School Physical Education Teacher (Female)
PURPOSE: Chengelo’ s stated purpose is to:
“Educate and train young people to become Witnesses to the Light of
Jesus Christ in Zambia and beyond”

The Physical Education Teacher will make the education of the pupils their first concern and will be
accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. The Physical Education
Teacher will act with honesty and integrity, have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge
and skills as a teacher up-to-date and will be self-critical, forge positive professional relationships and
work with parents in the best interests of the pupils.

The Physical Education Teacher will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of
children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact
and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Procedures.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Physical Education Teacher will be directly responsible to the Head of
Department, then to the Head of Academic and to the Pastoral Head for Form Tutor duties.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: The Physical Education Teacher will work with the Head of department,
other members of the department including technical support staff, Tutors, Heads of Houses, Deputy
Head and Head of Academic. Teachers also need to communicate effectively with parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. TEACHING AND LEARNING:
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
• Keep a record of attendance using ENGAGE.
• Regularly assess pupils and mark exercise books according to the marking policy.
• Write subject reports or grade sheets at the end of each term and attend parent-teacher
consultations.
• Maintain high standards of student behaviour, discipline, safety, and well-being.
• Run a Friday afternoon club and fulfil weekend and weekday duties.

2. PASTORAL CARE, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND ENRICHMENT:
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment rooted in mutual respect and in accordance with
the school’s behaviour policy.
• Foster a Christian worldview among the students where possible through the delivery of the
subject.
• Take part in spiritual activities such as speaking at assemblies, leading or speaking at Fusion,
leading a discipleship group, and leading staff devotions.
• Be a visible presence and encouragement to students at Fusion, Discipleship Groups, and in
their daily devotional times as well as at North Church.
• Role model aspects of leadership and participate in Ndubaluba outdoor activities with pupils.

3. STAFF:
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.
• Know how and when to draw on advice and specialist support.
• Deploy support staff effectively.
• Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development
and responding to advice and feedback from colleagues.
• Effectively communicate with a broad range of other staff, clinic, classroom, hostel, pastoral,
and academic managers, and senior managers to ensure proper care for pupils and
maintenance of systems.
• Provide pastoral care for fellow colleagues and actively participate in community life.

4. RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE:
• Organize wall displays and create a stimulating classroom environment.
• Ensure classrooms, hostels, and grounds are left in a tidy state and report damages promptly
for repairs or replacements.
• Account for stock and plan ahead to ensure suitable provision for future courses and
activities.

5. EXTERNAL RELATIONS
• Reflect the motto of “As a witness to the Light” in daily actions.
• Maintain high professional standards and integrity.
• Communicate effectively with parents, emphasizing care for their child’s individuality and
well-being.
• Write reports that highlight positive achievements, areas for improvement, and strategies for
progress.

6. GENERAL:
• Provide a safe, calm, and well-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focused on
safeguarding pupils and developing their exemplary behavior in school and in the wider
society.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties or tasks as reasonably directed
or requested by the Principal.

REVIEW AND AMENDMENTS
This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular
review in consultation with the post holder.