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Job Description
Join us at GEMS Wesgreen International School. where sustainability is at the heart of education. Our state-of-the-art campus in Sharjah is built around eco-conscious values and innovative teaching practices, offering a truly unique platform for educators to both inspire and lead.
We are looking to appoint a committed and experienced Male PE Teacher for August 2026.
Teaching at GEMS is not just a job – it’s a career. With access to industry-leading CPD and a culture of internal promotion, GEMS teachers benefit from unparalleled opportunities for growth across our global network. As we continue to expand into new countries, our staff are at the forefront of international education.
Why GEMS Wesgreen?
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Our eco-friendly, modern campus reflects our commitment to sustainability in education
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We promote a positive, inclusive school culture focused on wellbeing, growth, and community
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Sharjah offers a 4-day school week, year-round sunshine, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle
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Located just 30 minutes from Dubai, you’ll enjoy the best of both cities – with excellent travel, leisure and cultural opportunities
What We Offer:
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Competitive, tax-free salary
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Fully furnished private accommodation
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Free schooling for dependent children
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Annual return airfare to your home country
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Comprehensive private medical cover
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End-of-service gratuity
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Access to the GEMS Rewards platform – offering thousands of lifestyle, leisure, and retail discounts across the UAE
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Skills
We Are Looking For Someone Who Will:
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Embody and promote our core values of Grow, Flourish, Discover
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Hold a BEd or a Bachelor's degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent
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Demonstrate experience in teaching Physical Education up to A Level
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Inspire and lead a team through innovative teaching, coaching and curriculum development
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Have excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
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Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning, with a passion for student development
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Contribute actively to the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular activities and school events
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Aspire to grow into senior leadership within a forward-thinking international school
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
WESGREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - SHARJAH
GEMS Wesgreen International School is a world class British School in the Heart of Sharjah and is recognised amongst the most prestigious British Curriculum international schools in the state. We are a vibrant, welcoming and dynamic school, that provides a world class British education for every student who enters our doors. Our main purpose is to ensure that every single child receives a world class education across all areas of their development. We have an unwavering belief that all students can achieve their full potential. As a British School Overseas (accredited and recognised by the DfE in the UK), we continue to evolve our educational offering to ensure we are equipping all our students with the right mindset and skills set to enable them to thrive in the world of today and tomorrow. Wesgreen students are being prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow. Wesgreen International School was founded in 1991 and became a member of the GEMS international network of schools in 2017. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and has around 3500 students spread across four separate campuses on one site: Early Years (FS1, FS2, and Year 1); a co-educational Primary (Year 2 to Year 5); a Boys' Secondary School (Year 6 to Year 13), and a similar Secondary Girls' School. Wesgreen is a world-class academic institution with a long history of high academic Success. The school is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), which helps raise educational standards and creates opportunities for staff professional development. The school is also an AoBSO (Association of British Schools Oversea) member, which is a selective association of only the top British International schools from around the world and recognised by the UK department for Education. Many alumni serve as dedicated members of their alma mater's parent body, while others excel at some of the world's best universities. In addition, the school inspires excellence and empowers global minds by engaging passionate and qualified international educators in a culturally responsive setting. Many staff and families enjoy longstanding educational partnerships, which is one of the community's many strengths and reason of connection.