Director of Sport & Physical Education

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; Presencial; AED 28.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GEMS Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, invites a senior sports leader to become Director of Sport - Physical Education Leadership, shaping PE and fitness across Pre-Prep to Sixth Form. The role blends academic leadership with sport-focused strategy, curriculum development and partnerships.

You will lead a high-performing team, set coaching standards, manage facilities and safety, and build pathways for student participation, wellbeing and high-performance sport within a forward-looking

Formación

• Significant school sports leadership and Physical Education experience.
• Strong knowledge of PE curriculum development, coaching, student wellbeing and assessment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement a whole-school strategy for Physical Education, Sport, Health and Fitness.
• Lead curricular and co-curricular sports provision from Pre-Prep through Sixth Form.
• Ensure PE programmes are progressive, inclusive and aligned with wellbeing priorities.
• Set clear standards for teaching, coaching, assessment and student development.
• Lead curriculum review to strengthen physical literacy and performance.
• Monitor PE lessons and coaching, providing targeted support where needed.
• Develop and manage a high-performing team of PE teachers and coaches.
• Coordinate sports events, fixtures, leagues and tournaments.
• Build partnerships with clubs, academies and external organisations.
• Safeguarding, risk assessment and health & safety across sports activities.

Conocimientos

Sports leadership

PE curriculum

Strategic planning

Staff development

Coaching standards

Descripción del empleo

GEMS Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, invites a senior sports leader to become Director of Sport - Physical Education Leadership, shaping PE and fitness across Pre-Prep to Sixth Form. The role blends academic leadership with sport-focused strategy, curriculum development and partnerships.

You will lead a high-performing team, set coaching standards, manage facilities and safety, and build pathways for student participation, wellbeing and high-performance sport within a forward-looking