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:

email (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 email 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 email latest by 26th September, 2024.
• All applicants should note that referees will be contacted and therefore should provide an active email address.