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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Physical Education to lead and further develop the PE department for the next academic year. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with proven leadership skills and strong experience delivering GCSE and A Level Physical Education.
This is a key middle leadership role, responsible for curriculum design, teaching quality, staff development, and promoting a culture of health, fitness, and competitive sport across the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the PE department across Secondary and Sixth Form
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in GCSE and A Level PE
- Design and implement an engaging, inclusive, and progressive PE curriculum
- Monitor student progress, assessment, and examination outcomes
- Support and mentor PE staff, including performance management and professional development
- Organise and oversee extracurricular sports programmes, fixtures, and events
- Promote student wellbeing, teamwork, and a lifelong love of physical activity
- Ensure health and safety standards are consistently met
- Contribute to whole-school initiatives and the wider life of the school
Skills
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- A recognised teaching qualification (B Ed in Physical Education)
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Proven experience teaching GCSE and A Level Physical Education
- Previous experience in a leadership or coordination role within a PE department
- Strong knowledge of British curriculum requirements and examination specifications
- Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- The ability to inspire students and staff through a positive, energetic leadership style
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.
Education
Physical Education
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
GEMS WINCHESTER SCHOOL - FUJAIRAH
GEMS Winchester School Fujairah (WSF), delivering the British Curriculum, was founded in September 2016. Housed in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art campus with excellent facilities, WSF has grown at a rapid rate to meet the needs of a local Emirati and International ex-patriate community. As an all-through school from Pre-KG (FS1) to A Levels, our number on roll exceeds 1700 students. GEMS has a world-class reputation for outstanding education and our school serves Fujairah, the premier city on the beautiful eastern coast of the UAE. The WSF school mission is to establish a child-centered learning environment that will allow all students to reach their full potential, and to become the school of choice in Fujairah, meeting the needs and aspirations of all our learners and families. Fujairah is just over an hour from Dubai and sits at the foot of the Hajar Mountains facing the Indian Ocean. The beautiful coastline and spectacular scenery make Fujairah a popular destination for cyclists, water sports enthusiasts and visitors alike. Its large port, one of the deepest in the world, attracts many international businesses and trade is growing rapidly. Fujairah is now rivalling other famous UAE destinations as an exciting modern city with a vibrant economy and culture. Teachers can enjoy a healthy balance to life, with numerous modern malls, cinemas, bars and restaurants, with beautiful beaches and resorts to match all budgets within a short drive. For those that enjoy a lower cost of living and a quieter pace of life, Fujairah is a wonderful place to live and work, with the benefit of having Dubai and its many international concerts, activities, facilities, and events so close by.