Physical Education Teacher - Secondary Boys

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in Dubai is seeking a Secondary PE teacher to plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum for England.

You will develop students' physical skills, promote healthy competition, and contribute to extracurricular sports while ensuring safety and inclusion.

The role requires collaboration with pastoral teams and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and Masters in Physical Education as required.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Excellent classroom management and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated PE lessons for Secondary boys.
• Develop students’ physical skills, fitness and tactical understanding.
• Differentiate for varying abilities and support students with needs.
• Establish high expectations for participation, behaviour and achievement.
• Coach and develop school teams for inter-school competitions.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing during PE lessons and events.
• Contribute to curriculum review and professional development.
• Support extracurricular sports programmes.

Skills

Passion for PE

High expectations

Classroom management

Motivate students

Communication skills

Differentiation

Time management

Inclusion

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Professional development

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

Qualification

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.