Educore Services is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic candidate to fill the role of a PE teacher (speciality in swimming coaching). The successful candidate will be based at Sentinel Kabitaka Solwezi. The PE teacher should commence no later than 1st January 2023. The appointee will report to the school Deputy Headteacher, directly contribute to all areas of teaching and support all designated classes.
Sentinel Kabitaka is part of the exciting and ambitious educational establishments in the North-Western Province of Zambia catering to children from Nursery through to A-Level. The school delivers the IPC, Zambian and Cambridge IGCSE curricular. Expanding annually, the school (which is a part of the Educore Services group of schools) offers a holistic education focusing not only on academic achievement but sport, outdoor pursuits and the performing arts.
Main Purpose of the Job
To implement and deliver a comprehensive PE/ Swimming programme for the school to students aged four to eighteen.
Qualifications Required
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Minimum Teachers Diploma
- Swimming Certification
- Valid Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- Have secure knowledge and understanding of the subject area curriculum and related pedagogy
Key Skills
- Evidence of excellent classroom practice
- Excellent understanding of effective and engaging teaching methods
- Highly motivated and willing to continue learning
- Resilient and responds well to challenges
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming and other sports
- Good communicator
- The ability to inspire confidence and motivate swimmers
- The ability to encourage people and put them at ease in a swimming lesson
- An understanding of how to differentiate in a teaching session
- Professional work acumen responsible for the implementation, development and organisation of swimming classes
- Flexibility to work on weekends
A full CV and cover letter must be sent to: recruitment@educoreservices.com with subject heading: PE Teacher/Swimming Coach
Closing date: Monday 24th October 2022
Due to Educore Services’ commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal record.
