Physical Education Teacher

Job description / Role

Job overview

Are you a dynamic, student-centred PE teacher who ignites a lifelong love of movement and sport? Do you thrive in a collaborative school that values personalised learning and holistic wellbeing? At Nun Academy, we foster teamwork, creativity, and growthu2014making our learning community truly one of a kind. We are seeking an exceptional teacher of physical education to join our expanding girlsu2019 secondary and senior school.

What youu2019ll do

• Plan and deliver high-impact PE lessons (KS3u2013KS4; KS5/IB DP desirable) aligned to the Cambridge/UK curriculum.
• Build studentsu2019 physical literacy, fitness, teamwork, leadership, and resilience across a broad activity offer (games, athletics, fitness, swimming desirable).
• Use assessment to inform teaching and interventions; provide clear, timely feedback to students and parents.
• Lead or assist with co-curricular sport (teams, training, fixtures, tournaments, sports days) and contribute to whole-school wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensure best practice in safeguarding, inclusion, risk assessments, and health and safety across PE spaces and events.
• Collaborate closely within the PE department on curriculum mapping, data, and enrichment.

About you

• Degree in physical education or sport science (or closely related field) and a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE/QTS or international equivalent).
• Successful experience teaching PE within the Cambridge and/or UK curriculum; proven impact at IGCSE/GCSE PE (A-Level or IB DP Sports Science an advantage).
• Strong classroom and practical teaching, inclusive strategies for multilingual learners, and confident use of digital tools (video analysis, performance tracking, Google/Microsoft).
• Coaching badges and/or officiating qualifications (e.g., netball/football/athletics/swimming) are highly valued; First Aid/Lifeguard desirable.
• A growth mindset, excellent communication, and a deep commitment to student wellbeing and safeguarding.

We offer

• A warm, values-driven culture with high expectations and exceptional professional learning.
• Opportunities for career development and collaboration in a forward-thinking environment.
• A competitive international package (shared with shortlisted candidates).

Safeguarding

Nun Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks and references (e.g., ACRO/DBS or international police checks).

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a short letter of application outlining your fit for the role. Interviews are held on a rolling basisu2014early applications are encouraged.

Campus requirement: Due to the context of our girlsu2019 campus, this post is open to female candidates only. Applicants must be eligible to work in Saudi Arabia in line with local regulations.