Physical Education Teacher Job Opportunity in the UAE at GEMS Schools in Dubai

The Westminster School – Dubai, part of GEMS Education, is offering a job opportunity for a PE Secondary Teacher, with the aim of delivering high-quality physical education to secondary school students in line with the National Curriculum for England.

The role focuses on developing students’ physical skills and fitness while promoting teamwork, leadership, discipline, and self-confidence through interactive PE lessons, training activities, and a variety of school sports competitions.

The teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering physical education lessons for male secondary school students, assessing their physical and skill development, coaching school sports teams, and organizing tournaments and sporting events. The role also requires maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodates individual differences and the diverse needs of students.

This opportunity offers the chance to work within an international educational institution that is committed to developing students’ abilities, promoting healthy lifestyles, and encouraging participation in competitive sports activities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at The Westminster School – Dubai, part of GEMS Education.

• Work within an international educational environment that follows the National Curriculum for England.

• Gain experience in teaching physical education and coaching secondary school sports teams.

• Participate in organizing school tournaments, competitions, and sporting events.

• Develop professional skills in sports coaching, classroom management, and educational assessment.

• Opportunities to participate in continuous professional development activities and improve teaching performance.

• Work within a specialized educational team focused on student well-being and the development of their physical and social skills.

1. Plan and deliver physical education lessons: Prepare and deliver varied, interactive PE lessons for secondary school students in line with the British curriculum, taking into account different physical abilities and learning needs.

2. Assess student progress and develop skills: Monitor sports performance and physical fitness, assess students’ progress, and provide feedback and guidance to improve their skills while promoting self-confidence, discipline, and teamwork.

3. Coach teams and organize sports activities: Supervise and coach school teams for tournaments and competitions, and organize matches, sporting events, and extracurricular activities.

4. Ensure safety and school collaboration: Apply health, safety, and student safeguarding procedures, inspect sports equipment and facilities, and collaborate with teachers and school leadership to support school activities and professional development.

Educational Qualifications

Applicants are required to hold:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education.

• A Master’s degree in Physical Education.

Both qualifications are listed together in the job announcement, without clarification on whether holding only one of them would be sufficient.

Required Skills

• Passion and enthusiasm for teaching physical education and sports activities.

• Ability to motivate male secondary school students and encourage active participation.

• Excellent classroom management and sports coaching skills.

• Ability to design activities suitable for different physical ability levels.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students and colleagues.

• Effective organizational and time-management skills.

• Commitment to student safeguarding and promoting students’ physical and mental well-being.

• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to school improvement.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.

• A professional, positive, and energetic approach when working with students.

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