PE Secondary Teacher

GEMS Education; United Arab Emirates; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in the United Arab Emirates seeks a dedicated Secondary PE teacher to plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum for England requirements, focusing on developing physical skills, fitness and tactical understanding.

You will foster inclusion, monitor progress, provide feedback, contribute to schemes of work and support the school’s extracurricular sport programme, collaborating with colleagues to promote excellence and healthy competition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master's degree in Physical Education or a related field.
• Experience delivering PE across secondary age groups.
• Ability to adapt lessons to varying abilities and needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated PE lessons for Secondary boys.
• Develop students' physical skills, fitness, and tactical understanding.
• Assess and monitor attainment, provide constructive feedback.
• Plan schemes of work and learning resources aligned to requirements.
• Support extracurricular sports and inter-school competitions.

Skills

Physical Education

Coaching

Differentiation

Curriculum planning

Assessment

Education

Bachelor and Masters in Physical Education

Job description

Job Description

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and differentiated PE lessons for Secondary boys, in accordance with the school's curriculum and National Curriculum for England requirements.


• Develop students physical skills, tactical understanding, fitness, confidence and enjoyment of sport.


• Provide appropriate challenge and support for students of different abilities, including students with additional learning and physical needs.


• Establish high expectations for participation, behaviour, effort and achievement.


• Use a range of teaching, coaching and assessment strategies to maximise student progress.


• Promote teamwork, leadership, resilience, discipline, sportsmanship and respect through PE and sport.


• Create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.


• Plan and maintain schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources in line with departmental and school expectations.


• Ensure appropriate progression of knowledge, skills and physical development across the Secondary phase.


• Contribute to curriculum review and development within the PE department.


• Conduct examinations


• Keep up to date with developments in PE pedagogy, sport and curriculum requirements.


• Assess, record and monitor student attainment and progress in accordance with school assessment policies.


• Provide students with constructive and timely feedback to support improvement.


• Use assessment information and student performance data to identify strengths, gaps and areas requiring intervention.


• Contribute to reporting, moderation and departmental assessment processes.


• Support students in setting appropriate personal and sporting development targets.


• Contribute actively to the school's extracurricular and competitive sports programme.


• Promote a culture of excellence, participation and healthy competition.


• Support school sporting events and activities outside normal lesson time where required.


• Coach and develop school teams and support students in preparation for inter-school competitions and tournaments.


• Organise and supervise fixtures, tournaments, sporting events and training sessions as required.


• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students during all PE lessons, activities, fixtures and events.


• Conduct appropriate safety checks of facilities and equipment before use.


• Follow all school safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessment and emergency procedures.


• Ensure appropriate supervision of students at all times.


• Report accidents, injuries, safeguarding concerns and other incidents promptly through the appropriate school procedures.


• Promote healthy lifestyles, physical wellbeing and positive attitudes towards exercise.


• Ensure PE equipment is used safely, appropriately and responsibly.


• Monitor the condition of equipment and report maintenance or replacement requirements.


• Support the effective organisation, storage and inventory of PE resources.


• Work collaboratively with pastoral teams and other departments to support students wider development.


• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development and school improvement activities.


• Undertake other duties as directed by the Line manager/Head of Section.


• Comply with all GEMS policies, UAE regulations and professional requirements.

Skills Description

Bachelor and Masters in Physical Education. Skills: Passion and enthusiasm for Physical Education and sport. High expectations of student achievement and behaviour. Excellent classroom management and coaching skills. Ability to motivate and inspire Secondary boys. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to differentiate effectively for varying abilities. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing and safeguarding. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Commitment to continuous professional development and school improvement. A positive, energetic and professional approach.

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.