Head of Physical Education

We are looking for a Head of Physical Education for an International Secondary School in Zhuhai. This is a full-time position for the 2026–2027 academic year, beginning in Spring 2026.

About the school

This is an international school based in Zhuhai, Since its establishment 12 years ago, it has sent a batch of outstanding graduates to the world's higher education institutions, including the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, the University of Toronto, the University of Hong Kong, the Australian National University, Berklee College of Music and many other world-renowned universities, the academic performance has been among the top, the students have won the highest honors in the world and China in the Cambridge International examination

About the role

Provide strategic and instructional leadership for the PE department across all key stages, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, a safe and inclusive sport culture, and a vibrant co-curricular and competitive program aligned to the school’s vision.

• Set PE vision, annual plan, and measurable KPIs for PE/Health & Wellbeing.
• Lead PE curriculum design and sequencing across primary–secondary.
• Recruit, onboard, coach, and appraise PE staff; manage team schedules.
• Teach a reduced load to model best practice and mentor teachers.
• Drive evidence-based pedagogy, differentiation, and common assessments with data-led interventions.
• Plan and deliver clubs, teams, fixtures; coordinate local/overseas tournaments with risk assessments.
• Build partnerships with leagues/venues; engage parents and celebrate student achievements.
• Lead whole-school sport events (e.g., Sports Day, Swim Gala, Athletics Meets, Wellness Week).
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, first-aid readiness, and facility/equipment management.
• Maintain records and compliance with local regulations; contribute to wider school initiatives.

Requirements

• Teaching license
• Academic major must match the teaching subject
• Minimum 3 years of relevant international teaching experience
• Minimum 5 years of directly relevant experience, including leadership responsibilities

Benefits

Salary and benefits

• Competitive monthly salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications and is negotiable
• Annual housing allowance up to 80,000 RMB
• Medical Health Insurance
• Fully paid summer and winter holiday
• Christmas holiday
• Annual travel benefit
• Internal promotion
• Residence and work permit sponsored