Rugby Sports Coach for August 2025

JESS Dubai is a leading British International School in the UAE, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB). Recognised globally, JESS is consistently ranked among the top 15 private schools in the Middle East and the top 100 in the world.

We are incredibly proud of the results achieved by our students. JESS has soared to the top 1% in global IB rankings and, every year, celebrates students achieving the perfect IB Diploma score of 45/45, placing them among the top 0.02% worldwide. An impressive 85% of BTEC students gain the maximum grades possible of D*D*D*, and our GCSE results remain strong with our average outcomes seeing two-thirds graded 7-9 (A*-A) and 85% 6-9 (A*-B). This reputation and these outcomes are forged through the high, exacting expectations we have of our staff and students. 

JESS strives to be a regional leader in academics, pastoral care, digital innovation, and co-curricular opportunities. Our teachers go the extra mile to support our ambition for students to make a difference in the world. We promote a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to show curiosity, excellence, commitment, respect, integrity, and care.

The reality of aspiring to these standards for a JESS teacher is that: there are high expectations regarding commitment to continuing professional development and standards of classroom practice; teachers must be fully involved within a busy, demanding system of pastoral care; exceptionally high standards of student progress and attainment are expected to be maintained; and all staff fully contribute to our world-class co-curricular programme.  

The rewards are considerable: working with motivated, polite, and eager-to-learn students; opportunities to advance professional credentials through extensive CPD; being part of a school that leads in tech and digital innovation; and joining a team that achieves outstanding academic outcomes with a diverse, non-selective cohort. Find out more about JESS at www.jess.sch.ae At JESS we promote a supportive learning environment where students always feel determined to do their best.

JESS Arabian Ranches Secondary School is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic coach or graduate with experience coaching in Rugby to start in August 2025. The successful candidate will have the ability to extend, challenge and develop our most able performers, as well as possessing the ability to inspire and nurture a love for sport in every student in the school. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable coaching and teaching experience whilst being part of an accomplished department. 

The role involves the following:

• Working collaboratively to develop a progressive Rugby programme to guide coaching throughout the school.
• Contributing to the overall development of the Physical Education Curriculum / Sports Programme.
• Coaching and teaching across the different school year groups.
• The ability to coach and take teams in other DASSA core sports.
• Coaching groups in specialised topic areas.
• Being involved in after school and weekend fixtures / tournaments.
• Being an integral part of the department and within the wider school community.

JESS aspires to cement its position as a leading sporting school in the region and on the international stage. This is a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate. The department is well resourced and supported.

At JESS we highly value personal attributes of hard work, positivity, and kindness, and we are looking for staff who can model these principles. 

All staff are totally committed to working together to ensure that each of our students receive the best possible education where students are consistently challenged to be the best that they can be. The successful candidate will be passionate about coaching which will help students appreciate the importance of the sport and develop the skills they need for life. 

As part of our commitment to our staff's personal and professional development, comprehensive professional development will be provided to the successful candidate, who will: 

• be a fully qualified and experienced Sports Coach 
• have experience of coaching Rugby 
• be committed to personal professional development and has relevant recent professional development that qualifies them for this role  
• be able to use and promote a range of teaching and coaching strategies and ability to create a stimulating and safe learning environment for all students by establishing high expectations and implementing effective management and organisation 
• have a successful track history of outstanding Rugby coaching experience 
• be committed to collaborating with other staff members and building strong relationships 
• be committed to safeguarding and child protection and the wider pastoral care of students in their care 
• be able to contribute to wider school life outside the sports field in terms of extracurricular activities and school community events 

The package offers a generous salary, which includes a living allowance and private health care insurance. 

All applications for this role must be supported by a current CV and online JESS application form.

Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only contact those applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. 

Closing Date is 6 January 2025 

JESS is committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all its staff and in which its students can thrive and learn. JESS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its employees and students. All employees are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory police clearance certificates for all counties in which a successful candidate has resided including home country is required. For candidates coming from or who have resided in the UK the most recent Enhanced DBS and an International Certificate of Police Clearance (ICPC)is required. All candidates will require as a minimum 2 satisfactory references. All candidates who have worked as adults and who have resided in the UK will be subject to prohibition and barring checks.