Subject Leader of PE and SEHS – Fixed term cover (October 2026 – June 2027)

🏫 The British School in Tokyo
📍 Setagaya City, Tokyo⏱ Full Time
📅 Posted Today📅 Closes 6 Sept 2026🔗 Via Tes International
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Reports to: Deputy Head of Secondary – Curriculum and Student Achievement Responsibilities: Leading the PE and SEHS provision throughout the Secondary School, including external examinations, extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities, alongside contributing to the school strategic development plan as part of the Secondary Curriculum Leadership Team. In addition, carrying out the role of tutor plus delivering sessions within the BST Explore and extracurricular programmes. The PE and SEHS department The PE department contains five specialist teachers, swim coaches and a range of externally hired coaches. Currently, we offer Cambridge IGCSE PE, BTEC Level 3 Sport and IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science at SL and HL. We compete regularly in fixtures against other International Schools in a variety of sports. We are a member of FOBISIA and COBIS which has provided opportunities for overseas sports competitions. The role would suit an enthusiastic SEHS and PE teacher or current Subject Leader with a passion for the subject and prior experience of delivering examination SEHS and PE. They need to be a role model to the students they teach and be committed to delivering high quality PE and Sport to a wide range of abilities. We require a supportive colleague who is collaborative and reflective in their approach and willing to go that extra mile. You will have coaching and playing experience in a wide range of team and/or individual sports and recognise the importance participation in sport can bring to students physical, mental and social wellbeing. A strong commitment to extra-curricular sport before/after school and at weekends is a significant expectation of this position. Key Areas of Responsibility Outstanding Leadership To provide a clear vision and strategy for the delivery of PE and SEHS throughout the School To lead and develop teaching and learning in the PE and SEHS department to ensure excellent opportunities and outcomes for all students. To determin

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