Physical Education Teacher

Sharjah American International School; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah American International School (SAIS) seeks a dynamic Physical Education teacher for the Middle and High School Girls Section. The candidate will promote fitness, motivate students, and deliver curriculum-aligned PE across grades.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, organizing sports events, and collaborating with staff to integrate PE throughout the school. English proficiency is required, with a passion for youth fitness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or related field.
• 2+ years teaching in middle/high school, preferably in girls' sections.
• Excellent written and spoken English (native or IELTS 6+).
• Strong knowledge of fitness training, sports science and injury prevention.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver high-quality physical education lessons aligned with the curriculum.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment encouraging participation and teamwork.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Organize sports events, tournaments and extracurricular activities.
• Promote health, fitness and wellness among students.
• Collaborate with staff to integrate PE into school goals.

Skills

Communication

Student engagement

Time management

Adaptive teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education

Job description

Position Overview:

Sharjah American International School (SAIS) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated physical education teacher to join immediately our Middle and High School Girls Section. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical education, a passion for promoting fitness and health, and the ability to inspire students to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and deliver high-quality physical education lessons aligned with the school curriculum.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages student participation and teamwork.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback and support for improvement.
• Organize and oversee sports events, tournaments, and extracurricular activities.
• Promote health, fitness, and wellness among students.
• Collaborate with other staff members to integrate physical education into broader educational goals.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience, preferably in middle and high school girls' sections.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (native English speaker or IELTS 6+).
• Strong knowledge of fitness training, sports science, and injury prevention.
• Passion for teaching and motivating students to maintain an active lifestyle.
• Experience in planning and coordinating school sports events is a plus.

Skills and Attributes:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and engage large groups of students.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Creative and adaptable teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.