Director of Sports

Job description / Role

We are looking for outstanding Director of sports to join us at GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi . This is a fantastic opportunity for educators to start or continue their international career with a leading global education company. Our teachers enjoy an outstanding, state of the art school facility and environment in which to deliver a dynamic learning opportunities to a highly motivated international student body. In support of the expansion, we are looking for Director of Sports who are excited to join our distinguished school and are driven to provide education at an exceptional level.

Successful applicant should have the following:

Bachelor Degree in Physical Education.
A certified teaching qualification such as BEd, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent with a specialization in PE
Minimum of 2 years of solid and demonstrable full time PE teaching experience at the Middle School/MYP level.
Preference will be given to those who have gained the same at an IB/British curriculum school

Requirements

A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents If you are excited by this opportunity and are keen to apply please ensure to mention in your cover letter if you will be traveling with a teaching partner and what subject/year groups they are qualified to teach. Also, please clearly differentiate which PE you taught at various year groups.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.