Physical Education Teacher

Role Overview

Aldar Education is looking for an exceptional Physical Education Teacher to join Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School in Abu Dhabi for the 2026/27 academic year. The school follows an American curriculum and serves boys and girls at the primary level in the center of Abu Dhabi. The community is built around high standards, strong collaboration, leadership, and creativity, with a focus on nurturing learners through the school’s shared DNA.

What the Role Is Aimed At

The position calls for a teacher who can deliver inspiring, inclusive PE lessons that help every student develop independence and make strong progress. The successful candidate will build positive relationships across the school community, use resources effectively, and contribute to stronger learning and achievement for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Physical Education lessons that encourage students to achieve strong outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create lessons that align with curriculum expectations.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and staff at all levels.
• Build constructive relationships with the wider school community.
• Coordinate with curriculum support staff, where relevant, to support learner development.
• Organize classroom spaces, learning materials, and displays to promote an active and positive learning environment.
• Prepare and teach lessons that address the needs of the full ability range.
• Use creative and motivating approaches to keep pupils engaged.
• Observe, assess, and track student progress in line with school systems.
• Reflect on lesson effectiveness and adjust planning, provision, and curriculum accordingly.
• Work with specialists such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists when needed.
• Embed the school’s Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes throughout teaching.
• Take ownership of class progress and use assessment data to shape future planning and interventions.
• Maintain assessment and recording requirements using Target Tracker.
• Share student progress with parents and carers during conferences and other meetings.
• Follow the school’s behaviour policy and manage classes effectively.
• Use appropriate approaches to challenge, motivate, and support students’ needs.
• Model the positive behaviour, attitudes, and values expected of pupils.
• Promote self-control, independence, and high expectations of conduct.
• Complete duties and other responsibilities as directed under school policy.
• Contribute to curriculum action groups, including planning, assessment, resources, and special events.
• Support school events, outings, and activities that may take place on weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate with parents and carers about achievement and well-being through school systems such as CPOMS.
• Play an active role in the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Lead one weekly extracurricular activity each term.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or a related discipline, along with PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification.
• At least 1 to 2 years of teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Attributes

• Experience teaching students for whom English is not the first language.
• Strong enthusiasm for teaching and a commitment to educating the whole child.
• Professional conduct with careful attention to student well-being.
• Recent and regular involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Respectful of people from all roles, genders, ages, and ethnic backgrounds.
• A positive, practical, and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to provide a clean enhanced DBS or police clearance check.
• Willingness to live in the same Emirate as the assigned school.

What the Employer Offers

Aldar Education operates a group of child-centered, innovative schools across the UAE and educates more than 33,000 students. The organization provides an attractive compensation package and places strong emphasis on professional growth through coaching, training, and ongoing development for staff.

Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive and may be updated by the employer at any time. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity and inclusion. It also encourages UAE Nationals to apply as part of its national development strategy. Safeguarding is a core commitment, and employment offers depend on satisfactory references and police clearance.