Job Description

PE Teacher (Football Specialism) – August 2026
 

Job Description

Due to the continued success of GEMS FirstPoint School, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding Secondary PE Teacher (Football Specialism) for August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to further their career within a globally leading organisation at a world-class international school in Dubai.

FirstPoint School prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a dynamic learning environment with extensive extra-curricular opportunities that promote innovation, wellbeing, and a lifelong love of sport and physical activity. Our aim is to ensure every student achieves their full potential and experiences personal success. Students follow internationally recognised pathways including GCSEs, BTECs, and A Levels, with PE and Sport playing a key role in school life.

The successful candidate will bring a strong football specialism, contributing to both the curriculum and a thriving extra-curricular sports programme. They will be expected to lead, coach, and develop competitive football teams, fostering performance, teamwork, and sportsmanship across all key stages.

Teaching at GEMS is more than just a job – it is a career. Our teachers benefit from access to leading CPD programmes and have opportunities to grow within the organisation on a global scale. Early career teachers will benefit from our British Schools Overseas accreditation and ECT programme, while more experienced teachers can access leadership pathways and accelerated career progression. Many of our senior leaders have progressed through the GEMS network.

Skills

Successful candidates will:

• Embody and role model our core values of Resilience, Empathy, Adaptability, Dynamism, and Individuality
• Hold a BEd or Bachelor’s degree with a PGCE/PGDE or equivalent in PE or a related subject
• Have proven experience teaching PE at Secondary level
• Demonstrate a strong specialism in football, with experience coaching and leading school teams
• Be able to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across KS3–KS5
• Share exemplary teaching and coaching practices
• Have a creative and enthusiastic approach both inside and outside the classroom
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues, students, and parents
• Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
• Be willing to contribute fully to the school’s extra-curricular and competitive sports programme
  

All positions offer an excellent remuneration package, including:

• A competitive tax-free salary
• Individual fully furnished accommodation
• Free schooling
• Private medical insurance
• Annual airfares to your country of residence
• End-of-Service Gratuity
  

Middle leadership opportunities may be available for suitably qualified candidates.

GEMS teachers also benefit from free access to our loyalty app, GEMS Rewards (www.gemsrewards.com), offering significant savings across the UAE, including discounts on flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets—helping you make the most of your salary while enjoying life in Dubai.

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.