Primary Teacher of Sport & PE at JESS Jumeirah Primary School for January 2027 Basic

About the school

Jumeirah English Speaking School is a leading British International School in the UAE, rated Outstanding by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau. The school is consistently ranked among the top 15 private schools in the Middle East and the top 100 in the world. JESS has reached the top 1% in global IB rankings, with students regularly achieving the perfect IB Diploma score of 45/45. An impressive 83% of BTEC students gain D*D*D*, while recent GCSE results show a 99% pass rate, with 30% achieving grade 9 and 54% achieving grades 8 to 9.

The school promotes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to demonstrate curiosity, excellence, commitment, respect, integrity and care. JESS strives to lead in academics, pastoral care, digital innovation and co-curricular opportunities.

The role

JESS Jumeirah Primary School seeks an enthusiastic Primary Teacher of Sport and PE to join the thriving Sports Department from January 2027. The successful candidate will be passionate about sport and keen to share this enthusiasm with energetic young people. Experience teaching netball is an advantage.

JESS aims to strengthen its position as a leading sporting school in the region while delivering a lively and stimulating curriculum. The department is well resourced and supported.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain exceptionally high standards of student progress and attainment in PE and Sport.
• Fully participate in the school’s pastoral care system.
• Contribute to the world-class co-curricular programme.
• Support the school’s ambition for students to make a difference in the world.

Requirements

• Fully qualified and experienced Primary Sport and PE Teacher with a degree in Sports Science and a professional teaching qualification.
• Strong track record of successful outcomes and commitment to delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
• Ability to use and promote a range of teaching and learning strategies while creating a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Robust knowledge and understanding of raising standards in PE and Sport.
• Commitment to personal professional development and collaboration with colleagues.
• Understanding of how to inspire and support students.
• Commitment to safeguarding, child protection and the wider pastoral care of students.
• Ability to contribute to wider school life through extracurricular activities and school community events.
• Personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness.

Benefits and package

• Generous salary including a living allowance.
• Private health care insurance.
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities.
• Work with motivated, polite and eager-to-learn students in a school that leads in technology and digital innovation.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob. The closing date is 28 August 2026. Due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.