Whole School PE Teacher - Male August 2027

Job Overview

The Arbor School seeks a special individual for an exciting opportunity within our school. The successful candidate will play a key role in fulfilling the school's ecological and sustainability vision, while inspiring students to develop a lifelong passion for physical education, sport and healthy living.

The Arbor School is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Whole School PE Teacher (Male) to deliver high-quality Physical Education across Primary and Secondary School, while contributing to the development of our wider sporting programme.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated teacher with a genuine passion for Physical Education, student wellbeing and sporting excellence. The successful applicant will demonstrate a proven ability to engage students of all ages and abilities, promote participation and teamwork, and inspire students to achieve their full potential both within and beyond the classroom.

The successful candidate will also play an active role in coaching school sports teams, organising fixtures, tournaments and sporting events, and contributing positively to the wider school community.

Enough For All, For Ever

The Arbor School opened in 2018 with a very different vision of what education could and should be – experiential, authentic and inspired by the natural beauty, human ingenuity, and profound ecological and social challenges of the Arabian Peninsula.

The cultivation of a learning community uniquely committed to understanding and restoring the health of ecological and human communities as interconnected parts of a whole requires equal parts optimism, ambition, and humility. A fundamental belief in the inherent goodness of people and their capacity to act with empathy and compassion underscores the sense of hope that is fundamental to learning for a sustainable future.

The resilience and determination to tackle challenges that have grown to global proportions are essential to finding sustainable solutions and orchestrating the social changes needed to grow them to scale. The realisation that comes from recognising that we are all students – never a master – drives our commitment to ignite a lifelong love of learning.

Role

Recognising the interconnected nature of the cognitive, affective, and participative domains, and their roles in shaping learning, we are pursuing a holistic approach to teaching and learning, designed to prepare learners:

• To understand the interconnected concepts of sustainability, individual and collective well-being, and environmental and social justice.
• To find purpose, meaning and joy in their interactions with the natural world and with each other, and to seek to understand people who are different from themselves.
• To experience a sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy through their actions at home, in school and in the wider world.
  
  

The Arbor Promise

Arbor teachers are part of a community which is inclusive, fun-loving, and active. Arbor teachers enjoy authentic friendships with their colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders who care for their wellbeing, and are a team in the true sense.

Arbor teachers are resilient in the face of challenge, stable and calm in the face of change, and creative and flexible when solving problems. Arbor teachers bring their passions and interests to enrich our school and are clear that there is an expectation to do so.

We commit to meeting agreed deadlines, communicating proactively with an assumption of positive intent, and sharing a passion for providing an education of the highest quality to our students.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be a passionate and experienced Physical Education teacher, responsible for delivering engaging, inclusive and high-quality PE lessons across the whole school.

Working closely with the Head of PE and Sport, the successful candidate will contribute to curriculum planning, student progress and the development of a vibrant and inclusive sporting culture.

The role will involve teaching Physical Education across a broad range of ages and abilities, coaching school sports teams, coordinating fixtures and tournaments, and promoting positive attitudes towards physical activity, teamwork, resilience and healthy lifestyles.

We are seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic practitioner who demonstrates high expectations, a strong commitment to student wellbeing and an appreciation of the unique ecological ethos of The Arbor School.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students in accordance with Arbor's Safeguarding Framework, policies and Code of Conduct.
• Positively and actively promote the Arbor vision, mission and values.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and appropriately challenging Physical Education lessons across Primary and Secondary School.
• Set high expectations for student participation, behaviour, progress and achievement.
• Design and implement effective schemes of work that support progression across different ages, abilities and stages of development.
• Use appropriate teaching, assessment and monitoring strategies to evaluate student progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of PE and Sport to develop curriculum materials, teaching approaches, assessment strategies and sporting programmes.
• Promote physical literacy, teamwork, sportsmanship, resilience and healthy lifestyles through high-quality teaching and learning.
• Regularly review teaching practices and assessment procedures to ensure positive outcomes for student achievement and wellbeing.
  
  

Sports Coaching and Enrichment

• Coach, develop and support school sports teams, encouraging participation, commitment and sporting excellence.
• Take an active role in organising and coordinating sporting fixtures, tournaments, festivals and inter-school competitions.
• Support the planning and delivery of school sports days, extracurricular activities and wider sporting events.
• Coordinate PE equipment, facilities and resources to ensure safe and effective delivery of lessons and sporting activities.
• Promote opportunities for students of all abilities to participate in sport and physical activity.
• Develop enrichment opportunities that inspire students to engage in physical activity beyond the curriculum.
  
  

Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care

• Establish and maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported and encouraged.
• Promote positive behaviour, mutual respect and self-discipline in accordance with Arbor's behaviour policy and Positive Education approach.
• Support students' physical, emotional and social development through participation in sport and physical activity.
• Work collaboratively with pastoral and inclusion teams to ensure individual student needs are appropriately supported.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress, participation and achievement.
• Support and promote Arbor's core values: Sustainable, Principled, Aspirational, Respectful and Connected.
• Undertake student supervision and school duties in accordance with school arrangements.
  
  

Ensuring the Arbor Experience

• Embrace and actively promote Arbor's ecological and sustainability vision through Physical Education and sporting activities.
• Incorporate outdoor learning, environmental awareness and responsible use of resources into PE lessons and activities where appropriate.
• Encourage students to develop an appreciation of the natural environment through physical activity and experiential learning.
• Support cross-curricular and project-based learning opportunities that connect physical wellbeing, sustainability and the wider world.
• Contribute positively to the inclusive, collaborative and supportive culture of The Arbor School.
  
  

Professional Responsibilities

• Actively participate in professional development and contribute to Arbor's professional learning community.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Primary and Secondary School to support whole-school initiatives.
• Maintain professional standards and conduct in accordance with the Arbor Staff Handbook and school policies.
• Support colleagues and provide appropriate cover when required.
• Undertake any reasonable additional duties as requested by the Head of PE and Sport or relevant school leadership.
  
  

Required Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Science or a directly related subject, with a PGCE and QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Relevant teaching experience in Physical Education, preferably within a reputable British curriculum or international school.
• Experience teaching PE across Primary and Secondary age groups.
• Strong knowledge of physical education curriculum planning, assessment and age-appropriate teaching practices.
• Experience coaching school sports teams and organising fixtures, tournaments and extracurricular sporting activities.
• A proven ability to inspire students of all abilities and promote participation, teamwork and sporting excellence.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, student wellbeing and safe practices in Physical Education.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent or native-level English language skills.
• A caring, enthusiastic and collaborative approach to teaching, with a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and the Arbor ethos.
  
  

Remuneration

A competitive tax-free compensation package will be provided in accordance with the School's policy and UAE labour law regulations.

Application

To apply for this position, please complete the application on TES and upload:

• An up-to-date CV with a recent photograph included.
• A letter of application, no longer than two pages in length, outlining your educational philosophy and suitability for The Arbor School.
  
  

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

The Arbor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment.

We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective safer recruitment practices, with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to CV and qualification checks, interview, identity checks, criminal record checks and satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).

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