Head of PE; School-Male

Head of Physical Education (Whole School – Male)

Nord Anglia International School Al Khor is looking to appoint an outstanding Head of Physical Education (Whole School – Male) to join a well‑established, supportive team in a highly successful and expanding school.

The closing date for applications 31st May 2026. The start date for this role is 1st August 2026.

You are an outstanding team leader with a track record for developing a vision for excellence and continual improvement. You excel in leading and managing people by creating a culture where colleagues are supported and challenged to deliver the best possible learning experience for students. You can develop a highly motivated team by nurturing positive working relationships built on respect, trust, support, and recognition.

You lead improvement through rigorous self‑evaluation of department performance and use quality assurance feedback to identify improvement priorities. You demonstrate excellent management skills such as resource management, curriculum planning, data analysis, performance tracking, task delegation, organisation of meetings and creating teacher timetables.

You lead a learning culture where students are supported, challenged, and inspired to be the best they can be. Your excellent motivation and communication skills enable you to create a feeling of energy, excitement, and personal investment within all lessons across the department.

Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, you will be keen to share best practice with colleagues and peers and be able to develop new ways to engage students and parents across the school and the wider Nord Anglia Education communities.

Qualifications and

Experience:

• University degree in the specialist subject
• Teaching qualification
• Substantial secondary level teaching experience, and knowledge of the Physical Education National curriculum, IGCSE and A Level curriculums

Visa related restrictions: must possess a Bachelor’s degree and a teaching qualification from a face‑to‑face (non‑online) course and meet visa restrictions for Qatar.

Join our dynamic international education environment, where you will lead the delivery of a fit‑for‑purpose curriculum built on the UK National Curriculum and preparatory to external examinations at IGSCE/AS‑A levels. You will establish a culture in which students are challenged to be ambitious learners and teachers innovate to enhance the student experience and outcomes. You will manage curriculum programmes and support English language development across all areas of the school curriculum.

You will develop a high‑quality extra‑curricular programme for sport and health with a dual focus on development for all and competition.

Your educational philosophy will equip you to meet the needs of all learners and to teach students with a range of prior achievement, knowledge, and skills. Your expertise and planning adaptability will allow you to map out pathways for all students to progress in your subject, creating opportunities for all learners to achieve success based on individualised targets.

As Head of Physical Education, you will be responsible for leading the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, reporting, student behaviour, and professional development of teachers across the Physical Education department.

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate the Physical Education curriculum as per national and IGCSE/A Level standards.
• Maintain and enhance student behaviour policies within the department.
• Lead and support professional development for all Physical Education teachers.
• Report on student performance and progress.
• Develop and oversee extra‑curricular sport and health programmes.
• Collaborate with other departments to support English language development.

• A fast‑paced, global experience that allows you to progress on a global scale.
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge and collaboration.
• A culture that is fair and consultative.
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career.
• Opportunities to apply for further leadership positions.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.