Physical Education Teacher - Key Stage 2

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education UAE in Dubai invites applications for a Physical Education Teacher to deliver engaging, progressive Key Stage 2 PE lessons under the British Curriculum. The role focuses on developing pupils’ physical fitness, coordination, teamwork and healthy lifestyle habits.

The ideal candidate will plan differentiated lessons, assess progress, maintain safeguarding standards, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Education.
• Sound knowledge of British Curriculum expectations for KS2 PE.
• Experience planning and delivering age-appropriate PE lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver KS2 PE lessons aligned with the British Curriculum.
• Develop pupils' coordination, movement skills, fitness, and teamwork.
• Provide varied activities for different ages and abilities.
• Differentiate tasks to meet learners' needs and ensure progress.
• Assess pupil progress and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
• Maintain safeguarding and safe-use of facilities and equipment.
• Promote active participation, sportsmanship and healthy habits.

Skills

PE teaching

British Curriculum

Key Stage 2 PE

Sports coaching

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Child protection

Pupil wellbeing

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Education

Job description

Physical Education Teacher - Key Stage 2 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity with GEMS Education for a qualified educator who can deliver engaging, safe, and progressive PE lessons within the British Curriculum. The role is suited to a teacher who can strengthen pupils ' physical development, coordination, fitness, confidence, teamwork, and understanding of healthy lifestyles while maintaining high standards of safeguarding and inclusion.

Job Snapshot

• Role: Physical Education Teacher - Key Stage 2
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function: Classroom Teaching
• Experience: Relevant Key Stage 2 Physical Education teaching experience
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Salary: 12000-18000

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 the physical, social, and personal development of Key Stage 2 pupils through a balanced programme of sport, movement, fitness, and skill development. The position requires careful lesson planning, effective differentiation, safe use of facilities and equipment, and the ability to motivate pupils with different abilities and interests. The role also contributes to broader student wellbeing by promoting resilience, leadership, cooperation, sportsmanship, healthy habits, and positive participation in physical activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver purposeful and appropriately challenging Physical Education lessons aligned with the British Curriculum and school expectations.
• Develop pupils ' coordination, movement skills, physical fitness, confidence, and understanding of healthy lifestyles.
• Provide varied sporting and physical activities suitable for different ages, abilities, and interests.
• Ensure clear progression of physical skills and knowledge across Key Stage 2.
• Adapt teaching, activities, and resources to meet the needs of pupils with different ability levels and additional learning requirements.
• Create a positive and inclusive environment that encourages participation, effort, enjoyment, and personal improvement.
• Use a range of practical teaching strategies to maintain active learning and strong pupil engagement.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, resilience, respect, fair play, and sportsmanship through lessons and sporting activities.
• Assess pupil progress and use observations and performance information to guide future lesson planning.
• Give constructive feedback that helps pupils improve technique, understanding, fitness, and confidence.
• Maintain effective classroom and behaviour management during indoor and outdoor PE activities.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils during lessons, sporting activities, and use of school facilities.
• Conduct appropriate risk assessments and follow established procedures for sports areas, equipment, and activities.
• Check that PE equipment is used responsibly, safely, and appropriately for each activity.
• Follow school safeguarding, child protection, behaviour, and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain suitable pupil supervision throughout lessons, transitions, and sporting activities.
• Work collaboratively with teaching colleagues and wider school teams to support curriculum delivery and pupil development.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's or Master 's degree in Physical Education.
• Sound knowledge of British Curriculum expectations for Physical Education at Key Stage 2.
• Practical experience planning and delivering age-appropriate PE lessons.
• Strong understanding of physical skill progression, fitness, movement, and safe participation.
• Ability to differentiate activities for pupils with varying levels of confidence, ability, and additional learning needs.
• Effective behaviour management skills in both classroom and practical sporting environments.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal capabilities.
• Confident approach to supervising pupils during active lessons and sporting activities.
• Understanding of risk assessment and safe use of sports equipment and facilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Collaborative working style and willingness to contribute to a professional school team.

Skills Set

• Physical Education teaching
• British Curriculum
• Key Stage 2 PE
• Sports coaching
• Physical literacy
• Motor skill development
• Fitness development
• Coordination training
• Healthy lifestyle education
• Team sports
• Individual sports
• Lesson planning
• Differentiated instruction
• Pupil assessment
• Behaviour management
• Inclusive education
• Additional learning needs support
• Risk assessment
• Sports equipment safety
• Safeguarding
• Child protection
• Student supervision
• Teamwork development
• Leadership development
• Sportsmanship
• Pupil wellbeing

Why Join Us

This Physical Education teaching opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a Dubai school environment where pupil wellbeing, physical development, inclusion, and academic growth are closely connected. The role provides scope to influence children 's confidence and healthy habits during an important stage of development while building experience within an established international education group. Teachers can work alongside experienced education professionals, contribute to a collaborative school culture, and strengthen their expertise in British Curriculum Physical Education while supporting pupils through structured, safe, and engaging learning experiences.

About the Company

GEMS Education is an international education organization with a significant network of schools across the United Arab Emirates. Its schools serve diverse student communities and focus on strong teaching standards, student wellbeing, safeguarding, professional collaboration, and the development of knowledge, skills, confidence, and character across all areas of school life.