Female PE Teacher- January 2027

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis in Dubai is seeking a Female PE Teacher to join from January 2027. The school prides itself on inclusivity, high performance, and safeguarding while empowering staff and students to excel in a world-class learning environment.

Successful candidates will lead PE for KS4/KS5, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to extracurricular activities, helping students become world-class, world-ready individuals.

Qualifications

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent.
• Have proven experience of teaching PE to KS4/KS5 or equivalent.
• Be willing to collaborate and share their outstanding practice.
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective, and solution focused.
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents.
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching.
• Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career.
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events.

Skills

KS4/KS5 PE teaching

Collaborative practice

Creative teaching

Education

BEd or Bachelor’s with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Female PE Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis from January 2027.

Are you ready to make a profound impact on education?

At GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis (WSO), we are not just a school; we are a thriving community that lives and breathes our core values every day. We areUnified,Aspirational, and uphold the highest standards ofIntegrity. We are looking for Primary educators who embody these values to join our dynamic team.

We are a fully inclusive, high-performing school that places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of both staff and students. Our success is reflected in our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks, and we take great pride in our achievements.

Our Mission and Vision

Our mission is to develop students who are "World Class and World Ready". We aim to prepare our students not only for exams but for life beyond the classroom, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our vision is to empower every student to pursue their own pathways and opportunities within our diverse environment.

Do you align with this philosophy, and can you contribute to our ongoing educational mission?

Recognition and Accolades

We are proud to be recognised by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a school that upholds the highest standards of education. Among our many accolades, our Foundation Stage has earned an'Outstanding'rating for over a decade, setting the tone for exceptional early education. This excellence extends throughout our Primary School, which has also been rated‘Outstanding’by British Schools Overseas. As aHigh-Performance Learning (HPL) School, we are thrilled to hold the status of a'World Class School', where innovative teaching methods and personalised learning pathways are the norm.

Do you have the experience and enthusiasm to help drive WSO's continued success?

Our Teaching DNA

At GEMS WSO, our teaching philosophy is built on the core principles we believe are essential for educators working with our wonderful students. These principles form the foundation of everything we do in the classroom:

• Building positive relationshipswith students
• Adapting learningto meet the needs of all learners
• Bringingcreativity and funinto lessons
• Strong, evidence-basedteaching pedagogy

Do these values align with your approach to teaching?

Join a Team Committed to Excellence

If you are an educator who thrives on working with extraordinary students and is fully invested in nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators, we invite you to join us at GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis.

UK INTERVIEWS – LATE OCTOBER

Members of our leadership team will be in the UK in late October to meet and interview shortlisted candidates in person.

Skills Description

Successful candidates will need to:

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching PE to KS4/KS5 or equivalent
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective, and solution focused
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
• Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events.

We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.

Join us in shaping the future of education. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and help them become truly world-class and world-ready individuals.

GEMS Safeguarding

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.