Health and Physical Education Teacher, Junior School

Health & Physical Education Teacher, Junior School

Employment Terms: Part-Time (70%), One-Year Contract

Start Date: August 2026

Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 230 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity.

Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights.

Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Health & Physical Education teacher with Primary Years Programme (PYP) experience to work in our Junior School starting in the 2026-27 academic year on a contract basis.

In a community where social-emotional learning is a priority, the successful candidate will collaborate with a passionate and committed team, working closely with the Head of the Junior School, and the Assistant Heads of the Junior School and PYP Coordinators.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with a projected start date of August, 2026.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to

Teaching

• Using a lens of social-emotional learning, create a class environment and rapport that inspires and supports learning and personal growth;
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education in accordance with each student's ability and needs;
• Establish positive relationships with parents, faculty and other staff members;
• Plan and deliver the written, taught and assessed curriculum is in line with IB PYP and Ministry of Education curriculum, ensuring differentiation for physical education and health units of student Junior
• Develop long-range plans, and integrate physical education into units of inquiry and lesson plans for JK-Gr 6 while ensuring integration of all aspects of the IB PYP curriculum, with a focus on inquiry-based learning;
• Develop programme of inquiry, unit plans and lesson plans, ensuring integration of all aspects of the IB PYP curriculum, with a focus on SEL, DEI and inquiry-based learning;
• Update all necessary records accurately as required by the Ministry, IBO and school guidelines;
• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress, including formally through report cards and parent-teacher meetings, 3-way conferences and student-led conferences;
• Keep up to date and incorporate best practices in subject area and approaches to teaching and learning through professional reading, participating in workshops and other professional development opportunities;
• Participate actively in faculty and division meetings and meet regularly with all course teams to plan, review and update the written curriculum.
• Support the aquatics programming as part of the HPE program
• Assume responsibility for and participate in co-curricular activities

Physical Education Specific

• Promote athletics and physical activity within the school;
• Assume responsibility for and participate in coaching a sport for the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons;
• Plan and deliver the Junior School intramurals program;
• Organize and run other activities or events related to physical education as required

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution and additional qualifications in Physical Education;
• Ontario College of Teachers certification or equivalent degree with Junior/Primary division qualifications;
• Three years’ equivalent experience, preferred;
• Current Lifesaving Society Swim and Lifesaving Instructor certificate, preferred;
• Experience coaching sports at a Primary and Junior level;
• Experience in and knowledge of IB is a strong asset;
• Knowledge of relevant technology and able to work in a laptop environment;
• Belief in Branksome Hall’s mission, vision and values;
• Adept at leveraging technology to deliver education program and correspond with students, parents, colleagues and the community at large;
• Passionate about teaching and being in service of students and the community;
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills;
• Work independently with little direct supervision with strong time management skills;
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work well as part of a team.

Why Join Branksome Hall

Joining Branksome Hall will change your life. Along with highly collaborative, mission-driven colleagues and a stimulating environment, Branksome Hall offers the opportunity to:

• Earn a competitive salary and generous vacation, taxable lunch benefit, health & dental benefits and pension plans, including contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees;
• Join a strong community with a commitment to students and to the growth and development of employees through ongoing professional development and mentorship;
• Engage with a network of internationally renowned industry experts, leaders and entrepreneurs;
• Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support wellness, such as the Athletics and Wellness Centre.

Target Hiring Range: Placement on the Branksome Hall Faculty Salary Grid is determined based upon years of applicable teaching experience, level of education completed, and additional qualifications (AQs). The grid ranges from $73,207.43 – $104,561.97 for up to 6 years of applicable experience and $104,917.83 – $139,386.28 for more than 6 years of applicable experience.

How to Apply

Bring your vision, passion and creativity to Branksome Hall. Tell us about yourself and how you will make a difference in the lives of girls by submitting your application to our careers page.Please name any document you are uploading during the application process with your First and Last Name and type of document (e.g. resume, cover letter).

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis beginning July 24, 2026 and the posting will remain active until the position is filled.

Please be advised that a closed AI system may be employed in our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and the review of all candidates. While this technology helps us assess qualifications, our team actively reviews outcomes to identify and address any potential assumptions or biases throughout the process.

Applications (resume and cover letter) can also be sent to:

Branksome Hall – Human Resources

10 Elm Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M4W 1N4

Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

To learn more about Branksome Hall, visit our website at: branksome.on.ca.