The University of Ghana hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Teachers in the University Basic School.

1. POSITION: Teacher/Senior Teacher (Physical & Health Education - PHE)

REPORTING TO: Head, University Basic School

JOB SUMMARY:

• The successful candidate will deliver educational instruction to students and facilitate their academic, social, and emotional development. He/she will prepare lesson plans, assess student performance, and create a positive learning environment that encourages student participation and engagement.

DUTIES

The Teacher/Senior Teacher (Physical & Health Education) shall be responsible for:

• Teaching Physical and Health Education as well as sports in the University of Ghana Basic School.
• Planning and leading PHE lessons, getting students to compete in sporting events and evaluating their performance.
• Developing and implementing engaging lesson plans that adhere to state and school curriculum standards.
• Using a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and needs.
• Integrating technology and interactive activities to enhance learning.
• Maintaining an orderly and supportive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Establishing and enforcing rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order.
• Addressing and resolving any disciplinary issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Designing and administering assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Providing timely and constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Using assessment data to modify teaching strategies and improve student learning outcomes.
• Identifying and supporting students with special needs, collaborating with special education staff as necessary.
• Offering extra help and tutoring for students who need additional support.
• Fostering a positive and inclusive classroom culture that respects diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Communicating regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and any concerns.
• Collaborating with colleagues, school administrators, and support staff to enhance the educational experience.
• Participating in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and policies.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of student performance and attendance.
• Preparing reports and attending staff meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
• Adhering to school policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety.
• He or she may be required to perform duties as may be required by the Head of School

The Teacher/Senior Teacher (Physical & Health Education) shall, under the Headmistress:

• Supervise practical PHE lessons, including both indoor and outdoor classes
• Ensure that students compete to their ability level and are not exposed unnecessary injury and illness through school sports.
• Motivate UBS pupils to take up new sports or athletic pursuits.
• Evaluate the performance of pupils throughout the school year.
• Train and coach UBS sports teams to compete and succeed in both internal and external sporting events.
• Transport individual competitors, school teams and other teachers to and from school sporting events.
• Ensure that pupils pass their practical and theoretical PHE examinations.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must:

• have a diploma or bachelor’s degree in physical education, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, Sports Fitness, Kinesiology, or Human Physiology.
• have at least 2 years post-qualification experience at basic, high school and /or college school level could be an added advantage.
• have a pleasant personality. Thus, he/she must be sincere, flexible, courteous, tolerant, respectful and an all-around likable person.
• have the ability to plan PE programmes for physical and health wellbeing of students.
• have the ability to organize competitions.
• be proficient in practical skills.
• have leadership skills in the field of Physical and Health Education (PHE) and Sports.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to

The Director, HRODD, University of Ghana, Legon through:

vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following:

• Completed application form for Senior and Junior Staff to be downloaded from the University’s website at: www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd;
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
• Copies of relevant educational and/or professional certificates
• Two reference letters from persons familiar with the applicant’s work. The reference letters should, among other things, include the following information on the candidate: Professional competence and work output, interpersonal skills and leadership abilities and sense of responsibility.

Closing Date: 16 September, 2024

• Applications should reach the Director of HRODD through hrodd@ug.edu.gh not later than the close of day on 16th September 2024.
• Additionally, applicants should request two clearly marked letters of reference from persons familiar with their professional competencies, to be sent directly to The Director, HRODD, University of Ghana, Legon through vacancies@ug.edu.gh latest by 26th September, 2024.
• All applicants should note that referees will be contacted and therefore should provide an active email address.