IB / IGCSE Head of Sport and Physical Education (2026-2027)
Job overview
If you are a dynamic and inspirational leader in Physical Education and sport, with experience in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and a passion for student wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
The Head of Sport and Physical Education will provide strategic and operational leadership across Physical and Health Education, competitive sport, and whole-school wellbeing through physical activity.
The successful candidate will be committed to the school’s vision, capable of leading a high-performing team, and able to inspire students to develop lifelong healthy habits, resilience, and a love of sport and movement.
What will you do on a day-to-day basis?
The successful candidate will:
Lead and develop a high-quality Physical and Health Education programme aligned with IB MYP expectations and senior school pathways.
Promote a culture of physical literacy, teamwork, resilience, and wellbeing across the school.
Oversee and enhance co-curricular sport, including inter-house competitions, extracurricular clubs, and inter-school events.
Ensure high standards of teaching and learning through coaching, observation, and professional development of staff.
Design and implement a coherent, inquiry-based curriculum with meaningful assessment practices.
Use data effectively to monitor student progress, participation, and wellbeing.
Ensure safe, inclusive, and well-managed learning environments, with strong safeguarding and health and safety practices.
Lead departmental planning, evaluation, and improvement aligned with whole-school priorities.
Manage staffing, resources, facilities, and departmental budgets effectively.
Foster strong collaboration within the department and across the wider school community.
Build relationships with students, parents, and external partners to enhance sport and wellbeing opportunities.
Support whole-school initiatives, including wellbeing programmes, outdoor education, and student leadership in sport.
What will you bring to the table?
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) and Diploma Programme (IB DP).
Experience with IGCSE highly valued.
Proven leadership experience or the ability to lead and develop a team effectively.
A strong understanding of sports science, coaching, and student-centred pedagogy.
Experience organising and leading sports programmes, competitions, and co-curricular activities.
A bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant field with a recognised teaching qualification.
Experience working in international or diverse school environments (preferred).
The ability to analyse data and use it to inform strategic decisions.
Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to inclusive practice and supporting students of all abilities.
A passion for promoting wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, and holistic education.
Resilience, creativity, and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
A commitment to continuous professional learning and development.
Please find attached the Job Description and Application Brochure for further details.
To apply, click the Apply Now button and submit your CV along with a cover letter.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.
Amity International School Amsterdam
Empowering our students to thrive is at the core of everything we do. Amity International School Amsterdam is a family-oriented school, proud of the connections with our wider community and Amity Education Group. We are still growing and are ambitious to be a school at the forefront of impactful teaching and learning.
We are an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.
Our curriculum is based on the principle that children’s best learning happens when they are engaged and emotionally involved in their education when it is meaningful to them and relates to the world around them. At Amity Amsterdam our students’ educational experiences will be individualised based on their skills, abilities, interests, needs and learning styles. A fundamental part of our curriculum is the opportunity to go out into the real world, to talk to experts and have a ‘hands on’ experience. This enables children to form a personal connection with their education and deepens their understanding, transforming learning into something vivid and real.