Male Secondary PE and Games Teacher - August 2023 Start

Arcadia - Dubai is an exciting, forward-thinking international community built on a strong UAE vision where innovation and growth sit at the forefront. The vast expat-community provides vibrancy and inclusivity and thus promises a variety of exciting activities and events beyond the workplace. It is a wonderful place to grow professionally and personally where all citizens are welcomed to immerse themselves within the culture and the community. 

We are looking to appoint an experienced Secondary PE and Games Teacher to join our team in August 2023. The successful candidate will be working as part of the school's PE team ensuring high quality PE and swimming lessons are delivered to pupils from Year 7 to Year 11. You will be expected to contribute fully to the schools co-curricular programme and lead a representative sports team. 

Key Job Accountabilities:

• To ensure the curriculum is delivered in a clear, exciting and challenging way that meets the needs of individual pupils.

• To have responsibility and accountability for standards, expectations, planning for and assessment for timetabled classes.

• Actively engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

• To be a positive team member, share and work collaboratively for the benefit of teaching and learning within the Physical Education team and the school as a whole.

• To foster the development of a positive and supportive ethos for academic progress and social development.

• To contribute to and participate in school events. 

• To demonstrate a clear appreciation of the importance of parents, children, staff and governors as key stakeholders.

• To uphold and demonstrate the ‘Arcadia Values’ in all dealings with children, parents, governors, other staff and visitors to the school and when visiting other schools.

• To display a high standard of professional behaviour and integrity at all times, adhering to the line management structure whilst contributing to professional teams. 

• To actively support the aims and endeavours of The Arcadia School. 

• To be fully aware of the UAE National Agenda Targets for education and the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau framework.

• To have a sound working knowledge of the National Primary Curriculum for England and current matters pertaining to pedagogy. 

• To proactively support and contribute to initiatives and curriculum enhancements.  

• To work within agreed timeframes and deadlines.

• Manage a wide range of teams in fixtures across the working week and during weekends / holidays as required.

• Ensure fair team selection, promoting good sporting behaviour and conduct.

• Contribute to the social media accounts and liaise with the marketing department to celebrate success.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science or equivalent. 

• Fully qualified teacher holding BEd, MEd, PGCE, QTS or equivalent in Physical Education.

• Minimum of 2 years experience of teaching Physical Education.

• Experience of teaching GCSE Physical Education (essential).

• Ability to teach A Level Physical Education (desirable).

• The ability to competently teach swimming (qualifications desirable).

• Proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning.

• Committed professionals who are dedicated to raising standards in alignment with the schools vision, mission and values.  

• Teachers with secure knowledge of the National Physical Educational Curriculum and comprehensive, expert knowledge of GCSE Physical Education curriculum.

• Professionals prepared to teach all or part of the A Level Physical Education Qualification.

• Knowledge and ability to coach sport(s) to a high level.

• Teachers with the capability to teach curricular swimming.

• The ability to be open and adaptable to changing circumstances.

• Have strong interpersonal skills and clear communication with parents and team members.

• A natural desire to learn, contribute to and participate in the school's Professional Learning Community.

• Skilled at using digital tools to ensure that learning is enriched and relevant to complement the schools ‘Apple Distinguished School’ status.

• A professional who works positively collaboratively both within the immediate team and across the wider school community. 

• Comfortable in teaching upper Key Stage 2 when required.

Candidates who successfully reach the short-list will be asked to complete a task relevant to the role with a full interview with key leaders. Where possible, this will be in-person. Kindly note that due to the volume of applications only long-listed/short-listed candidates will be contacted back.

Arcadia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced background checks and satisfactory references.

To know more about the school please visit our website https://arcadia.sch.ae