Physical Education Teacher (Female)

Job overviewJob OverviewAmity 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. There may be leadership opportunities available for the right candidate.About the OpportunityThis 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 SchoolWell established British Curriculum International School that opened in 2015Renowned reputation for Sport, Music, Arts, and Academia15-acre bay-side campus with unique facilitiesBeautiful setting on the perimeter of the UAE’s capitalInspirational working environment with committed students keen to learnSet up as a not-for-profit organizationBenefits for the Successful CandidateHighly competitive salary benchmarked against leading schools locallyAccommodation or housing allowance aligned with personal family circumstancesSpacious, modern, and innovative teaching and learning environmentSupportive line managementAccess to generous professional development trainingOpportunities to link with other subject areas in school and other schools internationallyKey RequirementsBe able to teach academic PE (GCSE, A Level or BTEC Sport)Experience in developing inclusive sports provisionKnowledge of contemporary PE teaching methods and assessment frameworksUnderstanding of differentiated teaching strategies for physical educationStrong communication skills for collaborating with coaches, parents, and studentsExperience working with students from diverse cultural backgroundsAbility to support the school’s Elite Player Pathway (EPP) programmeSporting FacilitiesSailing and watersports centreFull-size floodlit football pitchTennis and netball courtsBasketball courtsSprung-floor dance studioTwo fitness suites including a high performance centreTwo indoor swimming pools (including a six-lane 50m pool)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 screeningSubmit a current police criminal check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointmentSupply a minimum of two references, at least one of which should be from the Head Teacher/Principal of the most recent schoolPlease note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview schedule.