Dynamic PE Teacher: Whole-School Fitness & Wellbeing

GEMS Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Cambridge International School, Abu Dhabi, is seeking a high-performing Physical Education Teacher to join our team from January 2027. The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting health, fitness, and wellbeing, and will have experience delivering high-quality PE lessons across whole school.

You will inspire students to develop physical competence, teamwork, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to active living through engaging and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field with a recognized teaching qualification/license.
• Strong subject knowledge in PE, sports, and health education.
• Experience teaching PE across whole school.
• Ability to coach and lead a variety of sports and physical activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to promoting student wellbeing, inclusion, and participation.
• Minimum of two years’ teaching experience in a relevant subject/age group.
• Competency in using ICT to support teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Level 2 swimming certified (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver the required PE curriculum, demonstrating accurate and up-to-date subject knowledge, including sports, fitness, and health education.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and well-organised environment for all physical activities, adhering to health and safety standards at all times.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality PE lessons that cater to students of varying abilities and promote active participation.
• Teach according to the educational needs, abilities, and physical capabilities of individual students and groups.
• Promote physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive attitudes towards health and wellbeing.
• Assess, record, and report on students’ progress, attainment, effort, and participation in physical activities.
• Use data and assessment to inform practice and support student progress in both practical and theoretical components.
• Set high expectations for all students, encouraging personal improvement, resilience, and confidence.
• Contribute to the school development plan, particularly in areas related to sport, wellbeing, and student engagement.
• Organise, lead, and support extracurricular sports activities, teams, fixtures, and school competitions.
• Participate in inter-school events, tournaments, and sports days, promoting school spirit and participation.
• Ensure the safe use, storage, and maintenance of sports equipment and facilities.
• Maintain high standards of discipline, behaviour, and safeguarding during all physical activities and school events.
• Promote the general progress and wellbeing of students, acting as a role model for healthy and active lifestyles.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and external stakeholders regarding student progress and participation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the PE curriculum and whole-school initiatives related to health and wellbeing.
• Participate in CPD and remain up to date with best practices in PE, coaching, and student wellbeing.
• Support school events, assemblies, and initiatives as required.
• Participate in duties and responsibilities allocated by the Head of Department/Head of School.
• Contribute to the organisation and delivery of school-wide events and activities.

Skills

PE knowledge

Coaching

Communication

ICT in teaching

Swimming Level 2 (desirable)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education

Teaching qualification/license

Tools

ICT in Education

Job description

GEMS Cambridge International School, Abu Dhabi, is seeking a high-performing Physical Education Teacher to join our team from January 2027. The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting health, fitness, and wellbeing, and will have experience delivering high-quality PE lessons across whole school.

You will inspire students to develop physical competence, teamwork, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to active living through engaging and inclusive practices.