Primary PE Teacher - British Curriculum

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Private medical insurance

Annual flight allowance

End-of-service gratuity

GEMS Rewards

Job summary

GEMS FirstPoint School in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a qualified Primary PE Teacher to deliver engaging Physical Education across the primary years within a British curriculum setting. The role emphasises developing physical literacy, coordination, teamwork, and fitness, with involvement in extracurricular activities and broader school sport culture.

A relevant degree and teaching qualification are required, with British curriculum experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Primary Education, or closely related subject.
• PGCE, QTS or equivalent teaching qualification required.
• Experience teaching Physical Education in the Primary phase; British curriculum experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Primary Physical Education lessons aligned with the British curriculum.
• Develop students’ physical literacy, coordination, balance, and fitness through activities and games.
• Encourage participation and foster positive attitudes toward physical activity.
• Adapt activities for diverse abilities and learning needs.
• Maintain lesson plans, resources, and records of student progress.
• Support wider school community through clubs, fixtures, and events.

Skills

Primary Physical Education

British curriculum

Sports coaching

Movement development

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physical Education

PGCE / QTS or equivalent

Job description

Primary PE Teacher - British Curriculum Job Snapshot Role: Primary PE Teacher - British Curriculum Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Education Function: Classroom Teaching Experience: Relevant Primary Physical Education teaching experience Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Primary PE Teacher - British Curriculum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an immediate Education opportunity for a qualified educator with experience delivering engaging Physical Education across the Primary phase. GEMS Education is hiring a motivated teacher who can develop physical literacy, coordination, confidence, teamwork, fitness, and a lifelong enjoyment of sport while contributing to extracurricular activities and the wider sporting culture of GEMS FirstPoint School.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Education Function: Classroom Teaching Salary: 10000-16000 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 Primary PE Teacher will help younger students build the movement skills, confidence, coordination, fitness, teamwork, and positive attitudes that form the foundation of lifelong physical activity. The role combines curriculum teaching with practical coaching, student wellbeing, extracurricular sport, and contribution to the broader school community. At GEMS FirstPoint School, the teacher will work within a British curriculum environment supported by extensive sports facilities and a strong professional learning culture. For suitably qualified candidates, the position may also provide access to additional responsibilities in curriculum leadership, pastoral leadership, extracurricular coordination, or careers-related programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Primary Physical Education lessons aligned with the school curriculum and British educational expectations.
• Develop students ' physical literacy through age-appropriate movement, coordination, balance, agility, fitness, games, and sporting activities.
• Create enjoyable learning experiences that encourage children to participate confidently and develop positive attitudes toward physical activity.
• Adapt activities for students with different abilities, experience levels, physical development needs, and learning requirements.
• Establish clear expectations for safe participation, teamwork, behaviour, effort, and respect during lessons.
• Use varied teaching, coaching, demonstration, and assessment approaches to help students improve progressively.
• Monitor physical development and provide constructive feedback that supports individual improvement.
• Plan a broad and balanced PE curriculum that develops skills across different sports, movement activities, and age groups.
• Promote teamwork, resilience, cooperation, leadership, sportsmanship, and healthy competition.
• Encourage students to understand the importance of exercise, fitness, wellbeing, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Maintain appropriate lesson plans, curriculum resources, assessment records, and evidence of student progress.
• Work collaboratively with Primary teachers, PE colleagues, pastoral teams, and school leaders to support wider student development.
• Contribute actively to sports clubs, extracurricular activities, fixtures, competitions, enrichment programmes, and school events.
• Support the preparation and delivery of sports days, tournaments, inter-house activities, and other physical education initiatives.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are used safely and appropriately during all activities.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessment, and student supervision procedures.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider school community.
• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development, school improvement activities, and collaborative curriculum planning.
• Undertake additional middle leadership responsibilities where appointed, which may include Curriculum Leadership, Head of Year, ECA Coordination, or Head of Careers.

Ideal Profile

• Candidates should hold a bachelor 's or master 's degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Primary Education, or a closely related subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, QTS, or equivalent is required.
• Applicants should have experience teaching Physical Education within the Primary phase, with previous British curriculum experience strongly preferred.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and the ability to design engaging physical education experiences appropriate to younger learners.
• Strong understanding of physical literacy, child development, movement progression, and inclusive PE teaching is important.
• Candidates should be able to motivate students of different abilities while creating a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, together with the willingness to contribute actively to extracurricular sport and the wider life of the school.
• Ambitious educators with appropriate experience may also be considered for additional leadership responsibilities.

Skills Set

• Primary Physical Education
• British curriculum
• Physical literacy
• Sports coaching
• Movement development
• Coordination development
• Fitness education
• Team sports
• Individual sports
• Lesson planning
• Curriculum planning
• Differentiated instruction
• Student assessment
• Progress monitoring
• Primary classroom management
• Student motivation
• Sportsmanship
• Healthy lifestyle education
• Student wellbeing
• Inclusive Physical Education
• Extracurricular sport
• Sports clubs
• School competitions
• Sports day coordination
• PE equipment safety
• Safeguarding
• Health and safety
• Risk assessment
• Curriculum Leadership
• ECA Coordination
• Pastoral leadership
• Professional development

Why Join Us

This position provides a Primary PE specialist with the opportunity to teach in a well-established British curriculum school with extensive sporting and learning facilities. GEMS FirstPoint School combines strong academic expectations with an inclusive approach, pastoral care, enrichment, and a broad programme of extracurricular activities. The school also provides meaningful professional development opportunities through National Professional Qualification programmes and the wider GEMS Education network. Suitably experienced teachers may progress into curriculum, pastoral, extracurricular, or other middle leadership responsibilities.

The employment package includes a competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for eligible dependents, private medical insurance, annual flight allowance, and end-of-service gratuity. Employees also receive access to GEMS Rewards, offering discounts across travel, dining, retail, leisure, and other services throughout the UAE.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a major international education provider with an extensive network of schools in Dubai and across the wider region. GEMS FirstPoint School, located in The Villa community, serves approximately 2000 students from Nursery to Year 13 and represents more than 100 nationalities. The school follows the British curriculum and combines academic achievement, inclusive education, pastoral care, sport, enrichment, and structured professional development within a modern purpose-built campus.