Physical Education Teacher

Job description / Role

Job overview

Amity International School, Abu Dhabi is seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and highly motivated teacher of PE to join our thriving sports department. PE staff are expected to have a higher co-curricular sport commitment for which there is timetable compensation. The ability to coach or lead netball would be advantageous but not essential. The ability to teach academic PE up to and including GCSE and A Level would also be advantageous.

About the opportunity

This is an exciting chance to join one of the premier co-educational international schools in Abu Dhabi. Amity International School recognizes that its most important investment is in the quality of its teachers and support staff. As such, to progress the school in this next phase of its growth, our staff receive one of the best salary and benefits packages locally, commensurate with their position's responsibilities and the school's size.

About Amity International School

• Well established British curriculum international school that opened in 2015
• Renowned reputation for sport, music, arts, and academia
• 15-acre bay-side campus with unique facilities
• Beautiful setting on the perimeter of the UAE's capital
• Inspirational working environment with committed students keen to learn
• Set up as a not-for-profit organization

Benefits for the successful candidate

• Highly competitive salary benchmarked against leading schools locally
• Accommodation or housing allowance aligned with personal family circumstances
• Spacious, modern, and innovative teaching and learning environment
• Supportive line management
• Access to generous professional development training
• Opportunities to link with other subject areas in school and other schools internationally

Key requirements

• Be able to teach academic PE (GCSE, A Level or BTEC Sport)
• Be able to coach netball to a high level (possible head of sport role available)
• Experience in developing inclusive sports provision
• Knowledge of contemporary PE teaching methods and assessment frameworks
• Understanding of differentiated teaching strategies for physical education
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with coaches, parents, and students
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to support the school's Elite Player Pathway (EPP) programme

Sporting facilities

• Sailing and watersports centre
• Full-size floodlit football pitch
• Tennis and netball courts
• Basketball courts
• Sprung-floor dance studio
• Two fitness suites including a high performance centre
• Two indoor swimming pools (including a six-lane 50m pool)

How to apply

Applicants should complete the application form on the TES website via the Quick Apply button.
Please submit:

• A CV of no more than 2 pages together with a recent photograph
• Scanned copies of degree certificates and teaching qualifications

The school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Early application is recommended. Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or via Teams. Start date for this position will be January 2026.

Safeguarding statement

Amity International School is aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

All applicants will be required to:

• Undergo child protection screening
• Submit a current police criminal check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment
• Supply a minimum of two references, at least one of which should be from the head teacher or principal of the most recent school

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview schedule.