Head of Secondary PE

Job: Head of Secondary PE

Employer: British International School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Start date: 19^th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: £36,500 - £42,000 + Benefits including housing, flight allowance, medical and gratuity (worth over £15,000)

Contract: Full-time, fixed term for 2 years

Aston Education is working with a thriving and vibrant British international school in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They are looking for a full-time Head of Secondary PE to start in August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent Teacher of PE or a middle leader with GCSE experience to develop their leadership skills in supporting colleagues in strengthening their practice. 

The employer:

The School of Research Science is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and they have over 3000 students today. The student cohort is a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence, inclusivity, and community.

They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5, and they offer excellent modern facilities. The school's key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy, inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.

The school's Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff, and they foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.

The job responsibilities include:

As a Head of Secondary PE, you'll work across KS3 and KS4 and develop and implement policies and practices which reflect the school's commitment to high achievement through effective teaching and learning.

You'll teach Girls' PE to KS3 and IGCSE and promote high academic expectations for all students.

You'll set a level of challenge for all abilities within lessons and inspire all students to reach their full potential. You'll use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving and create and implement effective plans of action to support those students.

Skills and Qualifications required:

• PGCE and QTS / QTLS


• Degree in PE, Sports or related field


• Successful UK teaching experience in PE at secondary school level (must have GCSE experience)


• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for PE


• Proven track record of improving teaching and learning


• Commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Tax-Free Salary


• Accommodation / Housing Allowance


• Medical Insurance


• Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance


• Tuition Fee Discount


• Flight Allowance


• Teacher Bonus Scheme

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications and enquiries: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal discussion and to apply for this Head of Secondary PE job.              

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.