Secondary PE Teacher - August 2026

GEMS WELLINGTON ACADEMY - SILICON OASIS; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai is seeking an outstanding Secondary PE Teacher to join their dynamic team from September 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to a thriving educational community, uphold high standards, and drive student engagement. This opportunity offers competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, private health insurance, and more. Interested applicants who align with our educational philosophy are encouraged to apply early as positions may be filled before the closing date.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling for employees' children

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End of Service Gratuity

Access to loyalty app for discounts

Qualifications

• Proven teaching experience in Secondary PE.
• Reflective and solution-focused mindset.
• Ability to adapt lessons for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students.
• Provide a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in extra-curricular and community events.

Skills

Teaching Secondary PE to KS4/KS5

Hold a BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE/PGDE

Excellent interpersonal skills

Creativity in teaching

Willingness to collaborate

Growth mindset

Track record in outstanding learning & teaching

Engagement in extra-curricular activities

Education

BEd or Bachelor's degree with PGCE/PGDE

Job description

We are looking for an outstanding Secondary PE Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis from September 2026.

Are you ready to make a profound impact on education?

At GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis (WSO), we are not just a school; we are a thriving community that lives and breathes our core values every day. We are Unified, Aspirational, and uphold the highest standards of Integrity. We are looking for Primary educators who embody these values to join our dynamic team.

We are a fully inclusive, high-performing school that places a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of both staff and students. Our success is reflected in our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks, and we take great pride in our achievements.

Our Mission and Vision

Our mission is to develop students who are "World Class and World Ready". We aim to prepare our students not only for exams but for life beyond the classroom, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our vision is to empower every student to pursue their own pathways and opportunities within our diverse environment.

Do you align with this philosophy, and can you contribute to our ongoing educational mission?

Recognition and Accolades

We are proud to be recognised by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a school that upholds the highest standards of education. Among our many accolades, our Foundation Stage has earned an'Outstanding'rating for over a decade, setting the tone for exceptional early education. This excellence extends throughout our Primary School, which has also been rated‘Outstanding’by British Schools Overseas. As aHigh Performance Learning (HPL) School, we are thrilled to hold the status of a'World Class School', where innovative teaching methods and personalised learning pathways are the norm.

Do you have the experience and enthusiasm to help drive WSO's continued success?

Our Teaching DNA

At GEMS WSO, our teaching philosophy is built on the core principles we believe are essential for educators working with our wonderful students. These principles form the foundation of everything we do in the classroom:

• Building positive relationships with students
• Adapting learning to meet the needs of all learners
• Bringingcreativity and fun into lessons
• Strong, evidence-basedteaching pedagogy

Do these values align with your approach to teaching?

Join a Team Committed to Excellence

If you are an educator who thrives on working with extraordinary students and is fully invested in nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators, we invite you to join us at GEMS Wellington Silicon Oasis.

Skills

• Hold a BEd or Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Have proven experience of teaching Secondary PE to KS4/KS5 or equivalent
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective, and solution focused
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
• Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events.

We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.

About Your Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewardswww.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

About GEMS

Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.