Physical Education Teacher - Student Fitness
Job Description and Requirements
Physical Education Teacher - Student FitnessJob Snapshot
Role: Physical Education Teacher
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Education
Function: Fitness & Sports Training-Instruction
Experience: 1-2 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Physical Education Teacher in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a rewarding Education opportunity for an energetic PE specialist who can deliver active, inclusive, and well-structured sports lessons in a primary charter school setting. This role supports student fitness, teamwork, confidence, discipline, and physical development while contributing to a positive American Curriculum learning environment.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education
Function: Fitness & Sports Training-Instruction
Salary: 9000-14000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging Physical Education lessons that inspire students to participate, improve, and enjoy active learning.
* Plan PE sessions that support different ability
* Create a safe, inclusive, and positive sports environment where pupils can build confidence and independence.
* Organise PE resources, learning areas, and activity equipment to support effective lesson delivery.
* Work with fellow teachers to align lessons with curriculum expectations and whole-school learning goals.
* Observe and assess student participation, skill development, progress, and engagement during PE activities.
* Use assessment outcomes to adjust planning, improve instruction, and support students who need additional guidance.
* Promote positive behaviour, fair play, respect, self-control, and cooperation during lessons and school activities.
* Communicate professionally with parents, carers, and colleagues regarding student progress, wellbeing, and participation.
* Collaborate with support staff and specialists when students require additional learning, physical, or wellbeing support.
* Embed the school’s learner values and teacher expectations through daily PE practice and student interaction.
* Support school sports events, activity days, extra-curricular programmes, outings, and wider school initiatives.
* Maintain strong health and safety standards during all physical activities, equipment use, and student movement sessions.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education or a related subject with PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification.
* Previous teaching experience in Physical Education, sports instruction, or primary school PE is preferred.
* Strong understanding of curriculum planning, safe PE delivery, and inclusive sports participation.
* Ability to motivate young learners through creative, structured, and energetic teaching methods.
* Good classroom and activity-area management skills with a calm and consistent approach to behaviour.
* Confident communication skills for working with students, parents, teachers, and school leaders.
* Commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding, teamwork, and whole-child development.
* Ability to support learners with different physical abilities, confidence levels, and learning needs.
* Positive, flexible, and collaborative attitude toward school improvement and professional responsibilities.
* Willingness to contribute to school events, sports activities, and wider community engagement.
Skills Set
* Physical Education teaching
* Sports coaching
* Student fitness development
* Primary PE instruction
* Lesson planning
* Safe activity supervision
* Behaviour management
* Student assessment
* Differentiated sports activities
* Teamwork development
* Health and safety awareness
* Parent communication
* Curriculum collaboration
* Inclusive teaching
* School sports event support
Why Join Us
* Join a respected Abu Dhabi Education group with a strong reputation across the UAE school sector.
* Work in an American Curriculum charter school that values collaboration, leadership, creativity, and student growth.
* Help young learners develop confidence, movement skills, teamwork, and healthy habits from an early age.
* Build your PE teaching career in a supportive environment that encourages professional development and innovation.
* Contribute to a school community focused on high expectations, wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading UAE education group operating a growing network of schools across Abu Dhabi and the wider region. The organisation is committed to high-quality teaching, student wellbeing, inclusive learning, and professional development, offering educators meaningful opportunities to support children’s academic, personal, and physical growth.



