Head of PE

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Head of PE

Location: MU

Date: 17 Mar 2026

Application closing date: interviews will be ongoing

ROLE SUMMARY:

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1200 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years. Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens.

The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support rooms. Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Montessori, Cambridge, and International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Montessori Pre-Nursery, followed by either the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at NIPS or the Montessori Programme at NIMS. Students from both Primary Schools may progress to Secondary School at NIHS, where they follow the 5-year IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11. Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP).

Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school's accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and memberships with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and the Association of Internationals Schools in Arica (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of education and Human Resources for both Primary Schools and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School.

We are looking for a Head of PE to join us in August 2026. The Head of PE will lead our institution in developing a comprehensive physical education and sport programme across the curriculum and extracurricular activities. This role requires a visionary leader with a passion for sport and wellbeing, who can advocate for its importance and design transformative experiences for students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the design and implementation of a comprehensive PE and sports curriculum for all grade levels.
• Manage all sports programmes, including team sports, individual sports, fitness, and physical wellbeing activities.
• Ensure sports facilities, equipment, and resources are safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose.
• Mentor and provide professional development opportunities for PE teachers, coaches, and activity leaders.

Academics and Teaching

• Maintain an accurate inventory of PE equipment and manage the assigned departmental budget.
• Attend parent meetings and ensure student performance, progress, and wellbeing information is available for discussion.
• Take responsibility for personal development and participate in required training and CPD activities.

Extracurricular involvement

• Demonstrate commitment and a positive attitude toward extracurricular sport and physical activity.
• Plan, organise, and oversee extracurricular sports teams, fixtures, training sessions, and events effectively.

Pastoral Care and Discipline

• Be approachable and supportive to pupils, parents, and colleagues, promoting a positive and inclusive sporting environment.
• Address conflicts professionally, ensuring all school policies and procedures are upheld throughout.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related subject, with a PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Significant experience teaching PE at secondary level, including leadership or coordination responsibilities within a PE or sports department.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A track record of improving student outcomes and enhancing sports participation.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and support colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a growth mindset.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.