Physical Education Teacher
About Yasmina British Academy
Yasmina British Academy is seeking an outstanding teacher of physical education to join our team in Abu Dhabi. We are looking for candidates who can start from January 2027. Due to the structure of the department in the school, we will require a female candidate for this role.
Yasmina British Academy is an outstanding English curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners, and outstanding teaching and learning, Yasmina British Academy is an exceptional place to work. It has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that annually produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Level results in the UAE. Our learning culture is underpinned by our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, and creativity allowing all students to thrive. Furthermore, the academy is extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Yasmina British Academy as 'Outstanding' in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East.
The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
Key Task
To assist in the day-to-day running of the PE department taking responsibilities for administration tasks, displays, and supporting lessons. The role will also involve monitoring and maintaining the PE equipment and storage as well as supporting PE staff in the creation of lesson resources. Ideally, we would like to appoint a candidate with a passion for sport who would be willing to contribute to our extensive school squad provision. The sports preferred are football, basketball, or athletics.
General Responsibilities: All Yasmina British Academy Staff
Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy's improvement plan and self-evaluation form
Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
Comply with the academy's Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal
Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance management
Comply with the academy's staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard
Comply with the academy's computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times
Attend all staff briefings
Sign out and sign in at relevant academy reception if off site at any point during the normal working day
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks
Planning, Preparation, Teaching and Lesson Management
Creating a climate that is conducive for outstanding learning and teaching
Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest
Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
Identifying SEN or very able students
Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning - matched to need
Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
Maintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the academy's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
Using a variety of teaching methods to:
- Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
- Use effective questioning, listen carefully to students, give attention to errors and misconceptions
- Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT and other learning technologies
Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching
Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress
Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the learning and teaching continue to 'add value'
Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achieving
Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures
Prepare and present informative reports to parents
Curriculum Development
Take part in subject or aspects of the academy's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance
Contribute to the whole academy's visioning activities
Other Professional Requirements
Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities
Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching
Establish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct
Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations
Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the academy, department and students
Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as open evenings/afternoons, parent teacher consultations, and events with partner academies
Liaise effectively with parents
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education or other related field with a teaching qualification.
Minimum Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in teaching specialist subject up to GCSE and A Level desirable but not essential.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
Excellent knowledge of basketball and athletics
Experience in delivering exam PE – Edexcel GCSE and A Level
Experience in coaching and leading high level sports teams
Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
What We Offer
Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.