Primary PE Lead – August 2026 start

About us:

For over 40 years, Fortes Education has positioned itself as a leading educational provider in the UAE, featuring a selection of high-quality international schools and nurseries that have experienced impressive growth and achievement. Our institutions offer state-of-the-art and character-focused educational experiences within the Middle East.

Our educational philosophy revolves around Positive Education (PosEd). Through this approach, we engage students actively in their learning journeys, celebrating their strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to foster meaningful relationships and discover purpose in their lives. Our goal is to transform children into enthusiastic learners, innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and lifelong students. Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset, and essential character traits that equip them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens

Sunmarke School provides a forward-thinking and values-based education, nurturing both the minds and hearts of students, allowing them to achieve their ambitions. With our innovative array of signature programs, Sunmarke has become a transformative institution, recognized as the ‘Most Innovative School’ at the international Which School Advisor ceremony held in Dubai and London.

As an all-through school, Sunmarke offers a premium education across various pathways, including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC, and the IB Diploma Programmes. Our students consistently earn top honors, with annual awards for ‘best in world’, ‘best in Middle East’, and ‘best in country’ across multiple subjects. The latest outstanding IB results have placed Sunmarke School among the top three schools in Dubai and 69th globally. Our exceptional suite of Signature Programs provides transformative learning experiences, including Environmental and Sustainability Studies in Forest School settings, hands-on learning through cutting-edge hydroponic technology, a world-class STEAM center and curriculum that encourages real-world problem-solving from Foundation Stage through Year 9, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) experiences integrated with advanced Artificial Intelligence for staff and students, remarkable performing arts opportunities featuring dedicated black box and auditorium facilities, as well as music and media suites, and a robust sports program backed by professional coaching, leading Sunmarke to overall victory at the BSME Games.

Recognized as a ‘Very Good’ school by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) since its third year, Sunmarke consistently garners an ‘Outstanding’ rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO).

We invite you to join our all-through institution and make a significant contribution to our quest for excellence. Sunmarke School, located in Dubai, is one of our flagship institutions, ideally situated in Jumeirah Village Triangle.

About you:

We are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Primary PE Lead to elevate the quality of physical education across EYFS and the Primary phase. This position includes teaching and middle leadership responsibilities, reporting to the Head of Faculty – PE & Sports, with an emphasis on delivering engaging lessons and promoting a culture of participation, wellbeing, and sporting excellence.

Ideal candidates will:

• Hold a relevant degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field, alongside a PGCE (or equivalent) and QTS.
• Demonstrate a successful track record of exceptional teaching and strong student outcomes in EYFS and Primary PE.
• Exhibit the ability to lead PE across early years and primary while maintaining an active teaching schedule.
• Assist in delivering a high-quality, developmentally appropriate PE curriculum that ensures progression, inclusion, and enjoyment for all learners.
• Contribute to a vibrant extracurricular program that features fixtures, events, and competitions.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.