Teacher of Physical Education

Dubai British School Jumeirah is currently recruiting for a number of exceptional educational professionals to become members of the P.E. team for the AY 2026–2027.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for suitably qualified professionals who are passionately innovative, cognitively agile, and committed to continual professional learning.

The successful candidate will be a skilled teacher of physical education with experience with swimming instruction and a desire to work as part of a thriving team within a collaborative professional community. They will value the demands of a busy PE department and recognize that highly effective teachers of PE are able to design learning experiences within curriculum PE time as well as high-impact extracurricular activities for all.
They will help develop our PE programs within the school and support students’ learning and progress through to KS4 and KS5 outcomes.

The DBSJ PE department has successfully established a foundational culture of PE that allows all children to experience sports as well as allowing children with additional motivation and talent to thrive in a more competitive environment. As we grow the team, we are looking to bring in a teacher with expertise in physical education who can help develop our PE programs and support students’ learning and progress through to KS4 and KS5 outcomes.

At DBSJ, we believe great teaching is rooted in empathy, driven by evidence, and powered by community. Our teachers are collaborators, curriculum shapers, and culture builders.

• Plan and deliver purposeful, inclusive, and challenging lessons that take students well beyond the Physical Education National Curriculum for England.
• Use assessment data, student voice, and observations to personalize learning and support progress for all.
• Reflect regularly on the impact of teaching strategies, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Build a learning environment that fosters independence, celebrates neurodiversity, and encourages risk-taking.

• Contribute to the thriving PE extracurricular program and sports squads of the school
• Collaborate across teams and departments to align curriculum and ensure progression.
• Participate actively in enrichment and community engagement initiatives
• Uplift colleagues through supportive teamwork and shared professional inquiry
• Contribute to the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere of the school through modeling professionalism and hospitality

• Engage meaningfully in DBSJ’s culture of professional curiosity and growth
• Set personal goals for professional learning and reflect openly on growth areas
• Champion the school’s belief that education is complex, evolving, and worthy of curiosity
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, both for self and others

At DBSJ, we believe that who you are as an educator is as important as what you teach. Our teachers align with four core beliefs:

• All students can succeed.
• Our community is of high importance.
• High-performing teams act with integrity, care, and professionalism.