Sports Lead ( International School)

Location: Nairobi
About the school A Christian, values-driven school located in Lavington, Nairobi, offering the Cambridge Curriculum with the mission to foster a loving and creative environment that nurtures a child's physical, social, moral, intellectual, linguistic, and emotional development.
Duties and Responsibilities ● Lead, mentor, and line-manage all PE teachers, swimming instructors, and external coaches to ensure high-quality instructional delivery. ● Develop and implement the annual Sports & PE strategic plan aligned with the school vision and calendar. ● Create a comprehensive yearly sports calendar (PE, swimming, galas, competitions, inter-school events and friendlies). ● Conduct regular lesson observations and provide constructive feedback to team members to maintain teaching standards. ● Ensure 100% curriculum coverage according to school standards. ● Develop and standardise schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment frameworks. ● Plan and organize after-school sports trainings. ● Organise and coordinate sports events including but not limited to inter-house competitions, annual sports days, swimming galas, and inter-school tournaments. ● Ensure proper logistics (venues, equipment, transport, fixtures). ● Maintain accurate sports inventory and ensure equipment is safe and properly stored. ● Communicate sports schedules to staff and parents. ● Any other duties assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience ● Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or related field. ● Another teaching subject is an added advantage. ● Swimming qualification/lifeguard certification (preferred). ● Coaching certifications (added advantage). ● Minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience in an International School. ● Leadership experience preferred. ● TSC Registration.
About You We are looking for educators who: ● Demonstrate strong Christian values, integrity, and professional ethics. ● Have an innate love for children and a passion for holistic education. ● Are innovative, creative, and enthusiastic about learner engagement. ● Can work independently with minimal supervision. ● Are committed to safeguarding and student well-being. ● Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ● Have strong classroom management skills. ● Are proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented. ● Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills.