The NEST School established in 2022 offering IB (International Baccalaureate) & CAIE (Cambridge) boards in Chennai, India, is a prominent IB and Cambridge international school known for holistic education, nurturing students from Pre-KG through Grade 12 with programs like IB PYP and Cambridge IGCSE/A Levels, focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and personalized growth in a supportive, nature-integrated environment.

Physical Education (PE) Facilitator – IB Early Years Programme (EYP) & Primary Years Programme (PYP)

The NEST School | Chennai

Designation: Physical Education (PE) Facilitator

Programme: IB Early Years Programme (EYP) & Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Qualification: B.P.Ed. / M.P.Ed. (Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Physical Education)

Experience: 2–5 years of relevant teaching experience in a reputed school. Experience in IB or international curriculum schools will be an added advantage.

1. About the Role

The Physical Education Facilitator will be responsible for planning, facilitating and evaluating age-appropriate physical education and movement-based learning experiences for learners from Early Years through Primary Years. The role involves promoting physical fitness, gross motor development, fundamental movement skills, sportsmanship, teamwork and overall physical well-being through engaging, inclusive and inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with the IB philosophy.

The facilitator is expected to create a positive and stimulating learning environment where children develop confidence, independence, collaboration and a lifelong interest in physical activity.

1. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Curriculum Planning & Implementation
- Plan and implement age-appropriate PE programmes for IB EYP and PYP learners.
- Design structured lesson plans aligned with IB philosophy, learner profile attributes and approaches to learning (ATL).
- Integrate physical education with the Units of Inquiry (UOI) wherever relevant.
- Develop learning experiences that promote inquiry, exploration, movement and physical literacy.
- Ensure progressive development of physical skills across different age groups.
- Incorporate play-based, experiential and student-centred teaching strategies.

B. Early Years Physical Development (EYP)
- Facilitate movement-based learning activities that support holistic child development.
- Develop fundamental gross motor skills such as running, jumping, hopping, balancing, throwing and catching.
- Design activities that strengthen coordination, spatial awareness, body awareness and movement control.
- Incorporate sensory-motor activities, obstacle courses, rhythmic movements and creative play.
- Provide opportunities for children to explore movement independently through guided and free play.




- Observe and document individual children's physical development and progress.

C. Primary Years Physical Education (PYP)
- Develop structured PE sessions focusing on fundamental movement skills and physical fitness.
- Introduce age-appropriate individual and team sports.
- Facilitate activities that develop agility, endurance, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.
- Encourage teamwork, leadership, communication, cooperation and fair play.
- Provide opportunities for students to participate in intra-school competitions, sports events and physical challenges.
- Differentiate activities based on students' abilities, interests and developmental needs.

D. Assessment & Documentation
- Develop appropriate assessment tools to evaluate students' physical development and skill acquisition.
- Maintain individual student progress records and assessment portfolios.
- Use observation, performance-based assessments and student reflections to evaluate learning.
- Provide constructive feedback to students to support improvement.
- Share progress updates with parents and relevant coordinators when required.
- Maintain lesson plans, assessment records and curriculum documentation.

E. IB Philosophy & Learner Development
- Demonstrate an understanding of the IB learner profile attributes.
- Integrate ATL skills such as communication, social skills, self-management and thinking skills into PE sessions.
- Encourage students to become risk-takers, communicators, principled and balanced learners.
- Promote student agency, choice, independence and reflection.
- Connect physical education with concepts such as identity, relationships, health, movement and well-being.

F. Student Well-being, Safety & Inclusion
- Ensure a safe, secure and supportive environment during all physical activities.
- Follow school safety protocols and risk assessment procedures.
- Adapt activities to accommodate different physical abilities and learning needs.
- Promote inclusion, participation and equal opportunities for all learners.
- Educate students about personal hygiene, hydration, healthy habits and physical well-being.
- Demonstrate awareness of child safeguarding and student protection policies.

G. Collaboration & School Engagement
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate movement-based learning into classroom experiences.




- Work closely with the PYP and EYP Coordinators to align PE programmes with curriculum objectives.
- Participate in collaborative planning meetings and professional development sessions.
- Organise and support sports days, fitness events, inter-house competitions and other school activities.
- Contribute to whole-school initiatives promoting health, fitness and well-being.

1. Essential Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of physical education pedagogy and child development.
- Understanding of gross motor and fundamental movement skill development.
- Ability to design engaging, age-appropriate and differentiated PE lessons.
- Knowledge of various sports, games and physical fitness activities.
- Good classroom and group management skills.
- Solid communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to observe, assess and document student progress.
- Passion for working with young children and primary school learners.
- Ability to integrate IB philosophy into teaching and learning.

1. Educational Qualifications

Qualification

Requirement

Undergraduate

B.P.Ed. – Bachelor of Physical Education

Postgraduate

M.P.Ed. – Master of Physical Education (preferred)

Additional Certification

Sports coaching, first aid, fitness training or specialised sports certifications will be an advantage
1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance Area

Expected Outcome

Curriculum Delivery

Effective implementation of the PE curriculum for EYP and PYP

Lesson Planning

Quality, age-appropriate and well-structured lesson plans

Student Development

Improvement in gross motor skills, coordination and physical fitness

IB Integration

Meaningful integration of IB learner profile and ATL skills

Student Engagement

Active participation and enthusiasm among learners

Assessment & Documentation

Timely maintenance of student progress and assessment records

Inclusion & Differentiation

Participation and support for learners with diverse abilities

Safety & Well-being

Consistent adherence to safety and safeguarding protocols

Collaboration

Effective coordination with EYP/PYP teachers and leadership

School Contribution

Active involvement in sports events and whole-school initiatives

1. Personal Attributes

- Energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about physical education.
- Patient, empathetic and child-centred in approach.
- Creative in designing movement-based learning experiences.
- Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to student safety.
- Positive role model who promotes healthy lifestyles and sportsmanship.
- Reflective practitioner with a willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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