Physical Education Teacher - August 2023

About The Sheffield Private School

The Sheffield Private School is a British curriculum school, located in the north of Dubai. The school follows the EYFS curriculum in its Foundation Stage year groups and the KS1 and KS2 English National Curriculum in Primary Years 1 to 6.  In Secondary, students follow the KS3 English National Curriculum before taking IGCSE subjects in Years 10 and 11 and either A Level or BTEC in Years 12 and 13. Students graduate from The Sheffield Private School to universities across the world, including the UK.

The school serves a wide range of nationalities, with most students holding Indian subcontinent or Arab country passports. There are a few local Emirati students in the school, but these are in the minority.

As a school founded in 2004, it has at its core a set of parents that have a strong community spirit and have been committed to the school for a number of years as their children pass through their educational journey with us. A recent FS Tea Party held during the week brought 95% of the FS parents on-site providing food and activities for students. As Dubai returns back to normal after COVID, the school is proving popular with new families arriving in Dubai due to the location’s nearness to affordable housing, local business areas, downtown Dubai and also the neighbour Emirates of Sharjah and Ajman.

The Senior Management at the school, is committed to school student growth, further educational improvement, and ensuring best British practice is found in all school practices and policies. Staff are happy and well supported by a dedicated senior and middle leadership management structure, where professional development is encouraged and new staff are mentored.  Staff wellbeing is always considered a priority from the moment that SLT greet new staff at the airport on their first arrival. Professional development includes supporting staff on NPQLT and NPQSL courses.  Opportunities for internal promotion are provided, and internal staff are encouraged to apply for those posts when they arise. The majority of Primary and Foundation Staff are from the British Isles and are a young and dynamic team.  

The Sheffield Private School has embraced High-Performance Learning (HPL) and is an HPL-accredited school as well as a Microsoft Accredited School. It is currently a member of British Schools Middle East (BSME). The school is owned by Britus Education which manages a number of schools across the Middle East. 

The Opportunity

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, career-committed, and creative PE teacher as we plan to target further student growth in 2023-2024.

The PE Department is a highly motivated and skilled team, which takes pride in its supportive and engaging approach to teaching. The successful candidate will join a hardworking, driven, and experienced team of dedicated teachers, all working towards the same goal of creating fun and enriching experiences for students to develop a love of PE.

About You

You will be a fully qualified Teacher, preferably with a teaching qualification in Physical Education. You will likely have at least one, and preferably two teaching years experience either in your home country or from working internationally in a British Curriculum School.

You should be able to communicate effectively in writing and spoken language.

Student safety, happiness, and effective learning will be at the heart of what you want to achieve.

You will be willing to use your skills and experience in a collaborative way with peers, as a member of a successful whole-school learning community. You won’t know everything about your profession, but you will be willing to ask and seek guidance and learn from others. You will be committed to your own professional development and expect the school to support you in that, which it will do willingly and generously.

The ideal candidate will: 

• Hold a certified teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent along with a subject qualification. 
• Up to 1 year post-qualification experience teaching PE in a British curriculum school. 
• The ability to demonstrate and share outstanding practice. 
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom 
• Have high expectations and aspirations for all children and commitment to the overall development of young people

At The Sheffield Private School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of satisfactory references and police checks.

Dubai 

Is a city like no other, well known for its cosmopolitan lifestyle, excellent shopping, incredible architecture, and lively social scene. Whether you are someone who marvels at the skyscrapers, enjoys time at the beach, or a desert safari, Dubai has it all. Dubai is also an excellent flight hub to carry out travel further afield. Despite this, Dubai can be as cheap or expensive as you want to make it. Taxis and transport are far cheaper than in the UK and the diverse food available can also be very affordable. 

For more information on Dubai please follow the link below:

https://www.livingindubai.org/

Our Benefits Package Includes:

A Competitive tax-free salary comparable to similar Dubai schools, Health Insurance, Flight Allowance, and housing allowance/School Provided Accommodation.

To find out more about The Sheffield Private School, please see:

www.sheffield-school.com