Primary Physical Education Teacher - August 2025

Job Overview

Dubai British School Emirates Hills is recruiting an outstanding Physical Education Teacher to become a part of our high performing sports and PE team, commencing August 2025. The successful candidate will join our BSO, and KHDA rated 'Outstanding' international school and will continue to build our reputation for excellence in sports, coupled with a desire to see all students develop healthy lifestyles and the willingness to participate. Candidates with the experience, skills and ability to lead one of our priority sports of Netball, Rugby or Football are desirable, however candidates should identify the range of sports to which they can contribute. With willingness to contribute to the schools extensive ECA's and competitive sport program, the successful candidates will help our young athletes to enjoy, aspire and achieve. Whilst this role is focused on teaching Primary and Early Years students, as a through school, all PE team members contribute to our sporting programme and have opportunities to coach sports at all levels.

Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills 

Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving  British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18.

Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ perfectly captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them.

DBS Emirates Hills Curriculum 

Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our own international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme.

Recruiting – Primary Physical Education Teacher 

At DBSEH, we are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed Outstanding Teachers. Our teachers are always experienced in teaching the National Curriculum for England in the UK; with additional experience in international setting considered as an advantage.

Aside from experience, personality is very important, we look for inspirational teachers who leave a lasting impression on students for years to follow. If you're able to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning, with a passionate, enthusiastic, creative and dynamic attitude then we want to hear from you!

Professional Requirements

Due to KHDA regulations, we only employ individuals with approved teacher status as well as a degree in their teaching subject area.

·       High Quality Degree specializing in Physical Education, Sports Science or equivalent.

·       Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

·       Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching Primary & Foundation Stage Physical Education in the National Curriculum for England in the UK or UAE.

·       The ability to lead a Tier one sport of Netball, Rugby or Football would be desirable. With a willingness to contribute to the schools extensive ECA’s and competitive sport program.

·       Level 2 Swimming qualification, First Aid and Teacher Aquatic qualifications Preferable, however training is provided.

·       Cleared Police and Safeguarding Background Checks*.

What we offer

Taaleem provides a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package including an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, and an annual flight allowance. To support international teaching staff arrivals, excellent, high-quality purpose-built accommodation equipped with facilities and amenities are offered, alternatively supporting locally established teaching staff, an attractive housing rental allowance is offered. As part of the Taaleem Group, you will also qualify for great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai.

Beyond package benefits, Student and Staff Wellbeing is central to our ethos at DBS Emirates Hills. We know that to facilitate great teaching we need to satisfy the needs of our teachers, both personally and professionally. By joining the DBS Emirates Hills Community, you can expect to be made to feel welcome and supported from the moment you join us.

After your successful appointment you can expect to hear regularly from our HR team who are available for group and 1:1 Q&As, as well as a staff buddy or mentor who will introduce themselves and be your first port of call for the questions you may have about school life or living overseas.

Once you have joined us in-country our INSET programme, tailored specifically for the needs of new staff, aims to help you settle into life in Dubai (if you are new to the UAE), and familiarise yourself with our school-specific policy and practices in a smaller group setting with our senior leaders. Returning staff then join us for an induction into the school year.

Our vibrant in-school social committee ensures that there are plenty of opportunities to build firm friendships across academic teams while exploring common interests, such as dog walking, attending shows, playing sports, or even meeting up for a Sunday lunch! These opportunities are shared monthly and are targeted at all staff, new and returning. 

Our bespoke DBSEH standards offer a framework for professional support and challenge. Promoting staff agency, you are put in the driving seat of your professional learning and through coaching conversations with a leader you decide the pathway you want to take to professional excellence, whether this be through self-directed learning such as an action research project or through more formal accredited routes such as the NPQ suite of qualifications, subsidised by the school.

Shortlisted candidates based in UK may be invited for in-person interviews in London on the 18th and 19th of January 2025. Candidates currently based in the UAE will be invited to attend the interview at the school.

*Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.