Job Title: Physical Education (PE) Teacher
Job Summary
UCSI Schools is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic
Physical Education (PE) Teacher to deliver high-quality instruction that promotes students physical fitness, motor skills development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and lifelong healthy habits. The successful candidate will foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports students physical, social, and emotional development within an internationally-minded school community.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging and effective Physical Education lessons for Lower and/or Upper Secondary students, aligned with the school's curriculum framework (e.g., National Curriculum, Cambridge, or equivalent).
- Teach a broad range of physical activities, including fitness, athletics, games, sports skills, movement education, and health-related physical education.
- Develop comprehensive lesson plans, instructional resources, and assessments that support physical development, skill progression, and personal fitness goals.
- Foster a student-centered, active, and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, teamwork, and fair play.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse student abilities, fitness levels, and learning needs.
- Promote physical literacy, healthy lifestyles, leadership skills, and positive attitudes toward physical activity.
- Ensure student safety by implementing appropriate risk assessments, supervision, and safe practices during all physical activities.
- Integrate technology and digital tools (e.g., fitness tracking apps, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom) to support learning, assessment, and communication.
- Monitor and assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate records of student performance and participation.
- Prepare student progress reports and communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student development and well-being.
- Maintain positive classroom and field management, fostering respect, responsibility, and collaboration.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure curriculum alignment and support interdisciplinary learning initiatives.
- Organise and participate in school sports events, competitions, co-curricular activities, and outdoor education programs.
- Participate in professional development activities and contribute to the school's holistic education initiatives.
- Uphold the school's mission, values, and commitment to student well-being and holistic development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Exercise Science, Education, or a related field.
- Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., Diploma in Education, B.Ed, PGCE, or equivalent).
- Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in Physical Education at the secondary school level.
- Strong knowledge of physical education pedagogy, sports skills, fitness training, and assessment practices.
- Effective classroom, field, and behavior management skills.
- Ability to engage and motivate students from diverse cultural and athletic backgrounds.
- Experience teaching in international or private school settings is an advantage.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards, first aid, and injury prevention.
- Proficiency in educational technology and online learning platforms.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and innovative teaching practices.
Desirable Qualities
- Experience working in international or multicultural school environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Passion for sports, fitness, and student well-being.
- Dedication to holistic education, teamwork, and student development beyond the classroom.
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits
- Maternity leave.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
Application Question(s)
- What is your notice period
- What is your expected salary
- Are you available to start immediately
Location:
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
About UCSI International School Sdn Bhd
The UCSI Schools Group has 3 campuses in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Campus, Subang Jaya Campus and Springhill Campus. Two of its campuses focuses on British school curriculum while the other one focuses on the IB.While maintaining a strong focus on core curriculum which includes British school curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and International Primary Curriculum, we aim to complement the formal curriculum with a series of CCAs which students experiences form a cornerstone of their holistic education for the 21st century. The rapid advancement of technological innovations, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students learn to have a repertoire of soft and hard skills to enable them to succeed in a future economy that is still in the making. Through our unique CCA experiences, our students can exhibit soft skills like creativity, leadership abilities, teamwork, flexibility, communication skills, resilience and an enterprising spirit that will enable them to stay relevant for the future.UCSI International School focuses on eight critical characteristics in our learning content and experiences. The rapid advancement of technological innovation, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students have a repertoire of soft and hard skills. We therefore place a strong emphasis on Character Education, Global Citizen Skills, Problem-based Collaborative Learning, and co-curricular activities amongst others, forming a truly holistic education for the 21st century.Our emphasis in education isn't only labelled in academic and creative excellence, but to equipped students with 21st century skills such as character, communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, while inculcating virtues such as integrity, honesty, and empathy in our students. We believe that students that have a developed moral compass and practical wisdom in a challenging and fractured world will make a positive impact for life.
