Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physical Education, with a passion for sport and high expectations for student achievement and behavior. Essential skills include excellent classroom management, coaching abilities, the capacity to motivate secondary boys, strong communication and interpersonal skills, effective differentiation for varying abilities, robust organizational and time-management skills, a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding, and the ability to work effectively in a team. Experience with the National Curriculum for England is preferred.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education & Training
Job description
GEMS Winchester School is seeking an outstanding and passionate PE teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing, high-performing school that combines the National Curriculum for England with a strong commitment to UAE national values, identity, and culture.
Key responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging, challenging and differentiated PE lessons for secondary, in accordance with the school’s curriculum and National Curriculum for England requirements.
Develop students’ physical skills, tactical understanding, fitness, confidence and enjoyment of sport.
Provide appropriate challenge and support for students of different abilities, including students with additional learning and physical needs.
Establish high expectations for participation, behaviour, effort and achievement.
Use a range of teaching, coaching and assessment strategies to maximise student progress.
Promote teamwork, leadership, resilience, discipline, sportsmanship and respect through PE and sport.
Create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
Plan and maintain schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources in line with departmental and school expectations.
Ensure appropriate progression of knowledge, skills and physical development across the secondary phase.
Contribute to curriculum review and development within the PE department.
Conduct examinations.
Keep up to date with developments in PE pedagogy, sport and curriculum requirements.
Assess, record and monitor student attainment and progress in accordance with school assessment policies.
Provide students with constructive and timely feedback to support improvement.
Use assessment information and student performance data to identify strengths, gaps and areas requiring intervention.
Contribute to reporting, moderation and departmental assessment processes.
Support students in setting appropriate personal and sporting development targets.
Contribute actively to the school’s extracurricular and competitive sports programme.
Promote a culture of excellence, participation and healthy competition.
Support school sporting events and activities outside normal lesson time where required.
Coach and develop school teams and support students in preparation for inter-school competitions and tournaments.
Organise and supervise fixtures, tournaments, sporting events and training sessions as required.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students during all PE lessons, activities, fixtures and events.
Conduct appropriate safety checks of facilities and equipment before use.
Follow all school safeguarding, health and safety, risk assessment and emergency procedures.
Ensure appropriate supervision of students at all times.
Report accidents, injuries, safeguarding concerns and other incidents promptly through the appropriate school procedures.
Promote healthy lifestyles, physical wellbeing and positive attitudes towards exercise.
Ensure PE equipment is used safely, appropriately and responsibly.
Monitor the condition of equipment and report maintenance or replacement requirements.
Support the effective organisation, storage and inventory of PE resources.
Work collaboratively with pastoral teams and other departments to support students’ wider development.
Participate in departmental meetings, professional development and school improvement activities.
Undertake other duties as directed by the line manager / head of section.
Comply with all GEMS policies, UAE regulations and professional requirements.
Skills description
Qualification:
Bachelor and Master’s in Physical Education.
Skills:
Passion and enthusiasm for physical education and sport.
High expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
Excellent classroom management and coaching skills.
Ability to motivate and inspire secondary boys.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to differentiate effectively for varying abilities.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing and safeguarding.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Commitment to continuous professional development and school improvement.
A positive, energetic and professional approach.
About the Company
GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.
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