About This Role
Job overview
Job Overview
Amity 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 Opportunity
This 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 School
Well established British Curriculum International School that opened in 2015
Renowned reputation for Sport, Music, Arts, and Academia
15-acre bay-side campus with unique facilities
Beautiful setting on the perimeter of the UAE's capital
Inspirational working environment with committed students keen to learn
Set up as a not-for-profit organization
Benefits for the Successful Candidate
Highly competitive salary benchmarked against leading schools locally
Accommodation or housing allowance aligned with personal family circumstances
Spacious, modern, and innovative teaching and learning environment
Supportive line management
Access to generous professional development training
Opportunities to link with other subject areas in school and other schools internationally
Key Requirements
Be able to teach academic PE (GCSE, A Level or BTEC Sport)
Experience in developing inclusive sports provision
Knowledge of contemporary PE teaching methods and assessment frameworks
Understanding of differentiated teaching strategies for physical education
Strong communication skills for collaborating with coaches, parents, and students
Experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Ability to support the school's Elite Player Pathway (EPP) programme
Sporting Facilities
Sailing and watersports centre
Full-size floodlit football pitch
Tennis and netball courts
Basketball courts
Sprung-floor dance studio
Two fitness suites including a high performance centre
Two 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 screening
Submit a current police criminal check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment
Supply a minimum of two references, at least one of which should be from the Head Teacher/Principal of the most recent school
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview schedule.