Primary PE Lead – August 2026 start -DUBAI Full-time NEW

The Primary PE Lead will be responsible for delivering high quality physical education lessons while leading the development of the PE curriculum across early years and primary stages. This role combines teaching excellence with middle leadership duties, ensuring students experience engaging, structured, and inclusive sports education. You will play a central role in building confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of physical activity among students.

Company Overview

Sunmarke School is part of the Fortes Education group, a well established education provider in the UAE with over four decades of experience. The school follows the British curriculum and offers a wide range of academic pathways including GCSE, A Levels, BTEC, and the IB Diploma. Known for innovation and strong academic outcomes, Sunmarke School has built a reputation for excellence in both academics and extracurricular development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high quality PE lessons across EYFS and primary year groups
• Develop and implement a structured and inclusive physical education curriculum
• Promote participation in sports, fitness activities, and healthy lifestyle habits
• Organise and support extracurricular sports programmes, fixtures, and school events
• Monitor student progress using assessment data to support improvement and engagement
• Collaborate with teaching staff to integrate PE into wider school learning experiences
• Encourage teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship through daily teaching practice
• Contribute to a positive and high performing PE department culture

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field is required
• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification along with QTS certification
• Proven experience teaching PE at primary or early years level
• Strong understanding of child development and inclusive teaching strategies
• Ability to lead curriculum planning and contribute to departmental leadership
• Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• Enthusiastic, creative, and committed to professional growth in education

Benefits and Perks

This role offers an excellent tax free salary aligned with PE teaching careers in Dubai, typically ranging from AED 12000 to AED 18000 per month depending on experience. The package includes furnished accommodation, medical insurance, annual air tickets, paid vacations, and relocation allowance for overseas candidates. Staff also benefit from a supportive school community, access to modern sports facilities, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

Applicants should ensure their CV highlights relevant PE teaching experience, leadership exposure, and curriculum development skills. Interviews may be conducted either in Dubai or via video conferencing depending on location. This is a strong opportunity for educators ready to lead and inspire the next generation through sport and physical education.