Head Of Physical Education - Secondary

Talentmate; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambridge High School Abu Dhabi, a GEMS Education School, seeks an experienced Head of Physical Education (Secondary) to lead the PE department and drive excellence in teaching, learning, and student wellbeing. You will guide staff, monitor progress, and ensure high-quality PE provision aligned with ADEK and GEMS expectations.

You will lead curriculum delivery, supervise staff development, and oversee extracurricular sports while maintaining safeguarding standards across the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education; MOFA attested with equivalency.
• Teaching license.
• ADEK certification as required.
• IELTS/English MOI letter from university.
• Swimming qualification (preferably Hamilton-trained).
• Minimum 1-2 years leadership experience managing or leading a Physical Education department or subject area.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Secondary PE Department to achieve outstanding educational outcomes.
• Ensure the effective implementation and delivery of the PE curriculum across Key Stages.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve teaching and learning practices within the department.
• Support, coach, and mentor PE teachers to enhance professional practice and performance.
• Drive improvements in student attainment, progress, participation, and wellbeing.
• Analyse assessment data to inform interventions and curriculum planning.
• Organise and oversee extracurricular sports, competitions, fixtures, and school sporting events.
• Promote a positive culture of physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, and sportsmanship.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessment, and ADEK requirements.
• Contribute to whole-school development planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and external sporting organisations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education

MOFA attested & with equivalency

Teaching license

ADEK certification requirements

IELTS/ English MOI letter

Swimming qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Head of Physical Education (Secondary)

The Cambridge High School Abu Dhabi, a GEMS Education School

The Cambridge High School Abu Dhabi is seeking an outstanding, dynamic, and experienced Head of Physical Education (Secondary) to lead and develop our PE department. We are looking for a passionate educational leader who is committed to promoting excellence in teaching, learning, student achievement, health, wellbeing, and participation in sport.

About The Role

The Head of Physical Education (Secondary) is responsible for leading the effective day-to-day delivery of the PE curriculum across the secondary phase, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, assessment, and student outcomes. The post holder will work closely with the Director of Subject and Senior Leadership Team to drive departmental improvement, develop staff capability, and foster a culture of excellence both within curriculum PE and extracurricular sports programs.

This role requires a strong instructional leader who can inspire teachers, monitor student progress, and ensure the delivery of an engaging, inclusive, and high-quality PE curriculum aligned with school priorities, GEMS Education expectations, and ADEK requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Secondary PE Department to achieve outstanding educational outcomes.
• Ensure the effective implementation and delivery of the PE curriculum across Key Stages.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve teaching and learning practices within the department.
• Support, coach, and mentor PE teachers to enhance professional practice and performance.
• Drive improvements in student attainment, progress, participation, and wellbeing.
• Analyse assessment data to inform interventions and curriculum planning.
• Organise and oversee extracurricular sports, competitions, fixtures, and school sporting events.
• Promote a positive culture of physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, and sportsmanship.
• Ensure compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessment, and ADEK requirements.
• Contribute to whole-school development planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and external sporting organisations.

Skills Description

Qualifications & Documents required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education
  • MOFA attested & with equivalency
• Teaching license
• Eligible certification requirements as per ADEK.
• IELTS/ English Medium of Instruction letter from Universoty
• with Swimming qualification (preferably Hamilton-traned)
• Minimum 1-2 years of successful leadership experience managing or leading a Physical Education department or subject area.
• Minimum 2 years Teaching experience

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.