Director of PE- Noya British School - October 2026 Start

Noya British School; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Noya British School in Abu Dhabi seeks an outstanding Director of Physical Education to lead the PE department for the Academic Year 2026/2027. The role oversees teaching quality, curriculum development and student achievement across all year groups.

You will work to ensure high standards, data-informed practices, and effective teaching and learning aligned with the school’s vision and values. Leadership in extracurriculars and safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Minimum of six years’ teaching experience of the English National Curriculum.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Enhanced DBS check or equivalent clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies for the PE department reflecting the school's vision.
• Set short, medium and long-term plans for departmental development.
• Use data to identify underachieving students and implement action plans.
• Analyse data and inspection evidence to inform teaching methods.
• Ensure schemes of work for all year groups, including SEN, G&T and EAL.
• Guarantee curriculum coverage, progression, and continuity for all students.
• Establish policies for assessing and reporting student achievement.
• Set staff expectations for standards of achievement and teaching quality.
• Evaluate teaching quality and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

EAL experience

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree + PGCE or equivalent

Job description

About the school

Noya British School, proudly part of Aldar Education, is situated on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. As the newest flagship school for the Aldar Schools brand, it offers a world-class British education within a vibrant international community close to a wide range of amenities and entertainment options.

The role

Aldar Education seeks an outstanding Director of Physical Education to join Noya British School in Abu Dhabi for the Academic Year 2026/2027. The successful candidate will lead the Physical Education department, ensuring high standards of achievement and effective teaching and learning aligned with the school’s vision and values.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and practices for the department that reflect the school’s vision, commitment to high standards, and effective teaching and learning.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long-term plans for departmental development.
• Use data effectively to identify underachieving students and implement targeted action plans.
• Analyse and interpret school data, research and inspection evidence to inform policies, expectations and teaching methods.
• Ensure appropriate schemes of work are developed, regularly reviewed and evaluated for all year groups, including suitable provision for SEN, G&T and EAL students.
• Guarantee curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for all students.
• Establish clear policies for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement.
• Set expectations for staff regarding standards of achievement, teaching quality and behaviour.
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning and take action to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject with PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum of six years’ teaching experience of the English National Curriculum.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or equivalent police clearance.