January 2026 Start | Dubai | PE Teacher - Female

Teaching Abroad Direct; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Dubai is seeking an Outstanding Secondary PE Teacher (Female) to deliver engaging, student-led PE lessons and lead teams in a vibrant sports programme. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and PGCE in PE/Sport, with experience in British Curriculum schools. Join a supportive community celebrating diversity and promoting professional growth.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Purpose-designed facilities for PE

Values-driven community

Qualifications

• Experience in a British Curriculum school.
• Track record of outstanding practice or potential.
• Confident planning of student-centered lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-led PE lessons.
• Lead and coach teams for extra-curricular sports.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise standards.

Skills

Teaching

Team collaboration

Classroom technology use

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PE/Sport or equivalent

PGCE in PE/Sport or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Inspire every child to move, compete, and thrive. Join one of Dubai’s most respected independent, family-owned schools and help our ambitious learners reach new heights.

About Al Salam

For over 35 years, Al Salam Community School—founded and led by Sue Johnston—has championed inclusion, high expectations for every child, and whole-child development. We celebrate diversity and nurture curiosity in a truly international community. Our purpose-built facilities, rich co-curricular programme, and technology-enabled classrooms (Google-certified; Chromebooks for staff and students) support excellent teaching and learning.

Our values

• Put Children First
• Make Al Salam Home
• Every Day is a School Day

The Role

We are seeking an Outstanding Secondary PE Teacher (Female) to teach girls’ PE and contribute to our journey to “Outstanding.”

You will

• Deliver engaging, student-led PE lessons across Key Stages (British curriculum).
• Plan for progress, inclusion, and challenge—every lesson, every learner.
• Use classroom technology to enrich learning and assessment.
• Lead / coach teams and drive a vibrant extra-curricular sports programme.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to keep raising standards.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) and PGCE in PE / Sport (or equivalent).
• Experience in a British Curriculum school; familiarity with AQA / Edexcel (or similar) exam boards.
• A track record of Outstanding practice (or clear capacity to become outstanding).
• Confident planning lively, purposeful, student-centred lessons.
• A genuine team player who contributes positively to department life and whole-school events.
• Suitable for Newly Qualified Teachers who demonstrate strong potential.

Why Join Al Salam?

• A warm, values-driven community where diversity is celebrated.
• Purpose-designed facilities and resources for PE and sport.
• Professional growth and certified leadership pathways (NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH).
• Real impact in an independent school that moves quickly and supports innovation.

Contract & Compliance

• Contract : Fixed term
• Minimum qualification : Bachelor’s degree
• All appointments are subject to KHDA and Ministry of Labour approval and satisfactory reference checks.

Our Child Safeguarding Commitment

Al Salam Community School is unequivocally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to follow our policies and procedures. Background and reference checks form part of our rigorous recruitment process.