Director of Sport - Physical Education Leadership

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; Presencial; AED 28 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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

Qualificações

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Sports leadership

PE curriculum

Strategic planning

Staff development

Coaching standards

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Director of Sport - Physical Education Leadership Job Snapshot

Role

Director of Sport - Physical Education Leadership

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry

Education Management

Function

Educaiton Management

Experience

Significant school sports leadership and Physical Education experience

Job Type

Full-time

Position Overview

Director of Sport - Physical Education Leadership in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Education Management opportunity for an experienced leader capable of shaping Physical Education, Sport, Health and Fitness across an entire school. GEMS Education is hiring a strategic sports professional to lead curriculum development, coaching standards, competitions, staff development, partnerships and student participation from Pre-Prep through Sixth Form at GEMS School of Research and Innovation.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Education Management Function: Educaiton Management

Salary: 28000-42000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Director of Sport will define and lead the school 's long-term vision for Physical Education, competitive sport, health and fitness. The position combines academic leadership with operational oversight, ensuring that curriculum provision, coaching quality, student participation and competitive performance develop consistently across all age groups. The role will also build a strong sporting culture in which participation and excellence are equally valued. By coordinating teachers, coaches, facilities, events and external partnerships, the Director will create pathways for students to improve physical literacy, wellbeing, leadership, teamwork and high-performance sporting ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a whole-school strategy for Physical Education, Sport, Health and Fitness.
• Lead curricular and co-curricular sports provision from Pre-Prep and Prep through Secondary and Sixth Form.
• Ensure Physical Education programmes are progressive, inclusive and aligned with the school 's academic and wellbeing priorities.
• Establish clear standards for teaching, coaching, assessment and student development across the sports programme.
• Lead curriculum review and development to strengthen physical literacy, fitness, sporting knowledge and performance.
• Monitor the quality of PE lessons and coaching sessions and provide targeted support where improvements are required.
• Lead, support and develop a high-performing team of Physical Education teachers, specialist coaches and sports staff.
• Set clear expectations for professional practice, coaching standards, safeguarding and student supervision.
• Identify professional development priorities and create opportunities for staff to strengthen technical, pedagogical and leadership skills.
• Use student participation, performance and assessment information to evaluate the effectiveness of sports provision.
• Develop pathways for students with different levels of ability, from recreational participation through to competitive and high-performance sport.
• Ensure students have access to a broad range of individual and team sports.
• Oversee school teams, fixtures, tournaments, leagues, competitions and representative sporting programmes.
• Coordinate major sports events, inter-house competitions, sports days and community-based activities.
• Strengthen opportunities for students to develop leadership through coaching, officiating, team captaincy and sports-related service.
• Promote health, fitness and active lifestyles as central elements of student wellbeing.
• Work closely with pastoral and wellbeing teams to ensure physical activity supports broader student development.
• Develop programmes that encourage sustained participation among students who may be less confident or less engaged in traditional competitive sport.
• Build partnerships with sports clubs, academies, governing bodies, universities and other external organisations.
• Identify opportunities for specialist coaching, athlete development, competitions and external training programmes.
• Support talented athletes by helping coordinate appropriate development pathways and competitive opportunities.
• Oversee effective use of sports facilities, equipment and specialist resources.
• Contribute to strategic decisions regarding future sports facilities, technology and programme investment.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments, health and safety procedures and safeguarding controls are maintained across all sports activities.
• Maintain robust systems for fixtures, event planning, transport, staffing, supervision and parental communication.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align sporting priorities with wider school improvement objectives.
• Contribute to marketing, community engagement and major school events where sport can strengthen the profile of the school.
• Explore appropriate uses of technology, data and digital platforms to improve coaching, performance monitoring and student engagement.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to inspection, accreditation and quality assurance requirements.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate will be an experienced Physical Education and sports leader with a proven record of developing high-quality curricular and extracurricular provision within a school environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of PE curriculum development, sports coaching, student wellbeing, competition structures and whole-school sports strategy. Leadership experience is essential, particularly in managing teachers, coaches or multidisciplinary sports teams. Applicants should be able to balance participation and performance, ensuring that all students benefit from meaningful physical activity while talented athletes receive appropriate challenge and development. Experience organising fixtures, competitions, major sporting events and external partnerships will be highly valuable. The successful leader should understand how physical education contributes to student wellbeing, confidence, resilience, teamwork and personal development. Strong organisational skills are required to manage schedules, facilities, staffing, competitions, risk assessments and multiple sporting programmes simultaneously. Candidates should also be confident using performance information and quality assurance processes to evaluate provision and improve outcomes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for working with students, parents, staff, senior leaders, coaches and external sporting organisations. A forward-thinking approach to sports technology, performance analysis and innovative training methods will be particularly valuable within the GEMS School of Research and Innovation environment.

Skills Set

• Sports leadership
• Physical Education leadership
• Whole-school sports strategy
• PE curriculum development
• Sports coaching
• Health and fitness education
• Physical literacy
• Student wellbeing
• Competitive sport
• High-performance sport
• Co-curricular sport
• Curriculum planning
• Quality assurance
• Teaching standards
• Coaching standards
• Staff development
• Teacher leadership
• Coach management
• Student participation
• Athlete development
• Team sports
• Individual sports
• Fixtures management
• Tournament coordination
• Sports event management
• Inter-house competitions
• Sports day planning
• External sporting partnerships
• Sports academy partnerships
• Performance monitoring
• Sports data analysis
• Fitness development
• Student leadership
• Safeguarding
• Risk assessment
• Health and safety
• Sports facilities management
• Equipment management
• Strategic planning
• Community engagement

Why Join Us

This position offers a senior sports leader the opportunity to build and influence a whole-school Physical Education and sporting strategy within one of GEMS Education 's most innovation-focused schools. The scope extends from early physical development through competitive secondary sport and Sixth Form performance pathways, allowing the Director to shape a consistent sporting culture across every stage of student development. GEMS School of Research and Innovation provides an environment where advanced facilities, technology and partnerships can be used to enhance coaching, participation and performance. The wider school already integrates areas such as AI, robotics, immersive technology and future-focused learning, creating additional opportunities to explore data-driven coaching, performance analysis and innovative approaches to health and fitness. The role also provides significant leadership exposure within the wider GEMS Education network and the opportunity to develop staff, build external sporting relationships and create programmes that strengthen student wellbeing, participation and achievement.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a globally established private education provider with more than six decades of experience in international schooling. GEMS School of Research and Innovation in Dubai combines academic excellence with advanced technology, personalised learning and strong university and industry connections. Its educational model spans Pre-Prep and Prep through Secondary and Sixth Form, supported by investment in specialist facilities, innovation, sport and student wellbeing designed to prepare learners for future study, careers and lifelong development.