PE Teacher (Primary & Secondary)
About This Role
🏫 Physical Education Teacher(Y1–Y13)
📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
📅 Start Date: August 2026
📃 Contract Type: Full-time
📆 Contract Term: Until July 2028, renewable
ABOUT THE ROLE
Al Basma British School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Physical Education to lead and develop our whole school PE provision from Year 1 to Year 13. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, forward-thinking school and shape the strategic direction of physical education, competitive sport, and whole-school wellbeing initiatives.
You will lead a dedicated PE team, oversee the curriculum across all key stages, and promote physical health and active lifestyles throughout the school community.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Al Basma is a well-established and oversubscribed British curriculum school in Al Bahia, Abu Dhabi, catering to over 1950 students from FS1 to Year 13, with continued growth projected to reach 2400. We are proud of our BSO accreditation, consistent Band A ADEK ratings, and a school culture that is vibrant, inclusive, and academically ambitious.
Our purpose-built campus includes state-of-the-art facilities for sports, including indoor and outdoor courts, athletics space, and a dedicated PE department. We are committed to nurturing well-rounded students who are physically active, globally minded, and respectful of UAE values and culture.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We welcome applications from passionate educators with leadership experience in PE across a wide range of age groups (KS1 to KS5), who demonstrate:
Visionary leadership in Physical Education and Sport
Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum (PE)
Experience managing or contributing to school sports teams and inter-school competitions
A commitment to student health, wellbeing, and physical development
Confidence in leading and inspiring a team across the primary and secondary phases
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Candidates must hold:
A Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related discipline
A UK-recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent)
Additional leadership qualifications or experience in whole school initiatives (e.g., Duke of Edinburgh, Sports Leader Award, Wellbeing programmes) are desirable.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our international package includes:
Tax-free salary and benefits package
Two-year renewable contract and UAE residence visa
Furnished shared accommodation (or allowance)
Annual flight allowance
International medical cover
End-of-service gratuity
School fee discounts (increasing with length of service)
A supportive, collaborative team environment with extensive CPD opportunities
APPLICATION PROCESS
Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application form and CV. If you have a particular strength in leading specific key stages (KS1–KS5), please include this in your application.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and may be held via Zoom or in person (UAE-based applicants).
Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.