Physical Education Teacher - British Curriculum

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS FirstPoint School in Dubai seeks a qualified Physical Education Teacher to deliver high-quality PE within a British curriculum. The role emphasizes student fitness, confidence, teamwork, leadership, and participation in extended programmes across a diverse international community.

Ideal applicants hold a PE degree with a teaching qualification and experience in a British curriculum setting. There are opportunities for middle leadership and cross-curricular involvement within a thriving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Education (or related subject) with a professional teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering PE in a British curriculum context is highly valued.
• Ability to contribute to GCSE/A Level pathways and broader secondary PE.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver PE lessons aligned with the British curriculum.
• Develop students' fitness, sports skills, teamwork, and leadership.
• Create inclusive learning experiences for diverse abilities.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and active participation in clubs and events.
• Support wider school life through pastoral and extracurricular activities.
• Potential to take on middle leadership roles as appropriate.

Skills

PE teaching

British curriculum

Sports coaching

Student wellbeing

Curriculum planning

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Physical Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Physical Education Teacher - British Curriculum Job Snapshot

Role: Physical Education Teacher - British Curriculum

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Experience: Relevant Physical Education teaching experience

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Physical Education Teacher - British Curriculum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an immediate Education opportunity for a qualified PE specialist ready to deliver high-quality physical education within a premium British curriculum school. GEMS Education is hiring an energetic educator who can develop student fitness, sporting ability, confidence, teamwork, leadership, and healthy lifestyle habits while contributing to a broad extracurricular programme and, for suitably experienced candidates, potential middle leadership responsibilities.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Salary: 11000-17000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Physical Education Teacher will support students from a diverse international community by delivering structured, engaging, and inclusive physical education. The role combines curriculum teaching, sports coaching, student wellbeing, extracurricular participation, and contribution to the wider pastoral and academic life of GEMS FirstPoint School. The position also offers additional scope for ambitious educators who are ready to take on wider responsibilities. Depending on qualifications and experience, opportunities may include Curriculum Leadership, Head of Year, ECA Coordination, or Head of Careers, creating a pathway toward broader school leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Physical Education lessons aligned with the school 's British curriculum and established learning expectations.
• Develop students ' physical competence, fitness, coordination, tactical understanding, confidence, and enjoyment of sport.
• Create inclusive learning experiences that enable students of different abilities and backgrounds to participate successfully.
• Use varied teaching and coaching methods to improve individual performance, teamwork, resilience, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Establish clear expectations for participation, behaviour, safety, and achievement during PE lessons and sporting activities.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide constructive feedback that supports continued physical and personal development.
• Adapt lessons and activities for students requiring additional support or increased challenge.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, physical wellbeing, active participation, and positive attitudes toward exercise.
• Contribute actively to extracurricular clubs, sports teams, competitions, fixtures, and enrichment programmes.
• Coach and prepare students for school sporting events and competitive opportunities where required.
• Support effective use of the school 's specialist sports facilities, including swimming and indoor or outdoor activity areas.
• Work collaboratively with PE colleagues and wider school teams when planning curriculum activities, events, and student development initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to lesson planning, student assessment, progress, and participation.
• Build constructive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and pastoral teams.
• Participate in professional development, school improvement activities, departmental meetings, and collaborative planning.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through events, enrichment activities, community initiatives, and cross-curricular programmes.
• Undertake middle leadership responsibilities where appointed, which may include curriculum oversight, pastoral leadership, extracurricular coordination, or careers-related responsibilities.
• Maintain high professional standards and follow GEMS policies, safeguarding requirements, health and safety procedures, and applicable UAE educational regulations.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's or master 's degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a closely related subject, supported by an appropriate professional teaching qualification where required. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong knowledge of Physical Education teaching, sports coaching, student development, and safe practical instruction within a school environment. Experience in a British curriculum school will be particularly valuable, along with the ability to contribute to GCSE, A Level, BTEC, or broader secondary physical education pathways where applicable. Applicants should be confident working with students from different cultures, abilities, and educational backgrounds. Strong classroom management, communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills are important. For candidates interested in middle leadership, evidence of curriculum development, pastoral responsibility, extracurricular coordination, staff collaboration, or wider school leadership will strengthen suitability.

Skills Set

• Physical Education teaching
• British curriculum
• Sports Science
• Sports coaching
• Student fitness development
• Team sports
• Individual sports
• Physical skills development
• Curriculum planning
• Lesson planning
• Student assessment
• Differentiated instruction
• Classroom management
• Behaviour management
• Sportsmanship development
• Student wellbeing
• Healthy lifestyle education
• Extracurricular activities
• Team coaching
• Competitive sport
• Fixture preparation
• Sports event coordination
• Safeguarding
• Health and safety
• Pastoral support
• Curriculum Leadership
• Head of Year responsibilities
• ECA coordination
• Careers education support
• Professional development

Why Join Us

This opportunity combines classroom teaching with strong potential for professional progression within a well-established British curriculum school. GEMS FirstPoint School serves around 2,000 students from Nursery to Year 13 and offers extensive academic, sporting, performing arts, technology, and enrichment facilities. The school is rated Very Good by the KHDA and recognised as Outstanding by British Schools Overseas, providing educators with a structured environment focused on academic standards, pastoral care, professional learning, and continuous improvement. FirstPoint is also a recognised professional learning centre that supports National Professional Qualification programmes. Combined with leadership pathways across the wider GEMS network, this creates valuable opportunities for PE teachers who want to move into curriculum, pastoral, extracurricular, or senior leadership responsibilities.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a leading international education provider with a substantial network of schools in Dubai and across the wider region. GEMS FirstPoint School, located in The Villa community of Dubai, delivers a British curriculum from Nursery through Year 13 and serves students representing more than 100 nationalities. The school combines academic achievement, inclusive education, pastoral care, sports, enrichment, and professional teacher development within a purpose-built campus designed to support long-term student and educator growth.