PE Teacher – September 2026

GEMS Royal Dubai School is a vibrant, premium British curriculum school, currently educating students from FS1 to Year 8. We are proudly expanding to include a Nursery in January 2026 and Year 9 in September 2026, with a strategic growth plan leading to Year 13. With a diverse student body of over 850 students from more than 48 nationalities, our school combines a strong sense of community with a commitment to the highest academic standards. As we continue to grow, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our new, purpose-built secondary campus in September 2026 — a state-of-the-art facility designed to further enrich the world-class education we offer.

Due to growth, we are looking for dynamic and passionate individuals to join us as a PE Teacher for September 2026. The successful candidates will be self-motivated, have proven success in driving standards and be committed to the pursuit of excellence for all. If you are ambitious, excited about children’s learning, and want to be part of our high performing team, this is an opportunity for you to make a difference as you drive the #RoyalStandard.

Job Purpose:
To teach Physical Education and Swimming across all phases of the school, enabling an outstanding, holistic, and dynamic
experience for our students which lead to exceptionally high outcomes.

Application Process:
If you have a recognised UK teaching qualification (with QTS), can bring a dynamic and innovative approach to our exciting expansion, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students, then we would welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
● Be committed to the pursuit of excellence for all including high-quality extra-curricular and squad opportunities
● Be a role model for healthy lifestyles through the participation in sports to our students, staff and community
● Deliver consistently outstanding teaching and learning experiences; collaborating and sharing best practice
● Have a High Performance mindset, being reflective and solution focused at all times
● Be creative and enthusiastic in approach to teaching
● Be committed to the safeguarding of, and the personal and social development of students
● Work effectively with colleagues, students and parents using excellent interpersonal skills
● Have aspiration to work in a World-Class school with real prospects for career enhancement
● Make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events
● Actively pursue your own professional development as a teacher
● To carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the CEO and Principal

The successful candidate will have:
• A bachelor’s degree in Sports Science (or other sports related degree) with PGCE / PGDE
• Proven qualified experience teaching Physical Education using the National Curriculum for England (experience
teaching swimming is desired although not essential)
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students, staff and parents

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.