Secondary School Teacher (PHE)

Taylor's Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All applicants are required to submit their applications through our recruitment platform. Apply now by visiting this link: https://careers.taylors.edu.my/job-invite/5739/ JOB TITLE: SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER (PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION) Reports to: Learning Area Leader WHO ARE WE? Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn. OUR CULTURE & PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: THE NEXUS WAY At Nexus, staff embody the "Nexus Way" by actively living four core pillars: cultivating respectful Relationships based on trust and respect, championing Inclusion that ensures a culture of belonging, driving Innovation through modern pedagogy and creative problem-solving, and finally demonstrating Mindsets that adapt to change with resilience. These expectations form the foundational culture for all our professional roles. The ideal candidate must be a "living example of the Nexus Way." JOB DESCRIPTION The Subject Teacher for Physical and Health Education (Secondary) will deliver high-quality physical and health education to learners across the MYP, IGCSE, and IBDP curriculum. This role requires a commitment to fostering learners’ physical, emotional, and social development, as well as promoting lifelong health and wellness. The teacher will engage learners through active learning, inclusive instruction, and differentiated approaches that cater to diverse learning needs and abilities ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employing effective pedagogy that enables children to become successful and self-regulated learners who achieve personal excellence by: • Building learning-focused relationships • Empowering children to become independent learners • Being clear about what is to be learnt • Using appropriate assessment tools for formative and summative assessment • Using assessment information to plan progression • Providing high quality scaffolding and feedback to learners • Encouraging learners to reflect on their learning • Engaging learners in setting learning goals • Involving parents in their children’s learning through learner-led conferences and regular parent – teacher dialogue • Employing and integrating IT to enhance learning • Supporting learners to solve authentic problems related to “real-world” situations • Collaborating positively within a team and across teams • Meeting the Nexus Teacher Professional Standards and wanting to grow and develop and being committed to professional learning • Involvement in whole school events and activities as required • Working with learners as a form tutor as assigned and helping them set personal goals QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS • A recognised teaching qualification • Bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in Physical Education, Health Education, Sports Science, or a related field • Evidence of continued relevant professional development • Experience working with bilingual and multilingual learners and learners with diverse needs • At least 2 years of relevant experience in an international school environment where the school curriculum focused on IBMYP, IGCSE or IBDP (preferred). Basketball specialism and the ability to teach IBDP SEHS would be an advantage. Please note that this position is intended for candidates available to start in January 2027. The job holder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact. The job holder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Taylor’s Schools Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. If, in the course of carrying out their duties, the job holder identifies or suspects that a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer, harm, they must report the concern in accordance with the school’s safeguarding procedures. Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school. To support our dynamic school environment, this role may evolve over time through collaborative consultation to align with both institutional needs and your professional growth.