Physical Education Teacher - August 2025

Repton Al Barsha is seeking to recruit an outstanding Physical Education Teacher for August 2025.

You will deliver the subject from KS1 - KS5 including GCSE and A Level PE.

This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a highly motivated and skilled team within the PE Department at Repton Al Barsha, which takes pride in its supportive and engaging approach to teaching. The successful candidate will join a hardworking, driven and experienced team of dedicated teachers, all working towards the same goal of creating fun and enriching experiences for students to develop a love of PE and sport that lasts a lifetime.

The successful candidate must have the ability to teach Physical Education from FS1 to KS5 and have strong knowledge within a variety of sports. They will be enthusiastic, and energetic with the ability to inspire students to achieve the highest possible standards.

Experience teaching/coaching at least two of our core sports of Football, Netball, Rugby, Cricket and Swimming to a high level is essential; Experience teaching GCSE and A Level PE will be an advantage, but not essential.

 About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

About Repton Al Barsha

Repton Al Barsha currently educates students from Nursery (FS1) to Year 11 and will be growing year on year through to Year 13.

We are a well-resourced Apple Distinguished School with exceptional sporting facilities, seeking to achieve the best from every pupil both academically and in extra-curricular activities which is a key aspect of the school program.

The school was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection.

Repton Al Barsha boasts state of the art facilities and is situated at the heart of ‘New Dubai’ in the Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The School is built on the twin foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Repton Al Barsha Senior School is at an exciting stage of growth and development. We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching. Our senior school staff have a mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so. The school provides teachers with the opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues; and excellent professional development.

Skills, Experience & Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality Physical Education lessons across all age groups from FS1 to KS5.
• Teach academic PE, including GCSE and A-Level, with a strong grasp of curriculum requirements.
• Organize and lead sports teams and fixtures within the school, specialising in rugby, football, cricket, and swimming.
• Support school-wide events, including House competitions and sports days.
• Maintain accurate records of fixtures, paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Contribute enthusiastically to the school’s extensive extra-curricular sports programme.

Successful candidates will: 

• Hold Bachelors of Education or PGCE with appropriate specialism, OR 
• Hold Bachelors in subject relevant to teaching specialism plus PGCE 
• Have experience teaching in a UK setting or renowned British Curriculum / international school 
• Have appropriate experience which enables them to contribute to our school enrichment program

 In return we offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual flight ticket
• Accommodation
• World class medical & healthcare benefits (subject to status)
• End of service gratuity, as per labour law

To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.