Swim Coach and PE Teacher at Safa Community School

About the school

Safa Community School is an award-winning all-through UK curriculum school in Dubai, serving students from FS1 to Year 13. With 2,640 students, the school was named the Happiest School in the UAE in 2024 and received the Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award. Its 2024 GCSE value-added score of +2.2 reflects strong academic progress. The school maintains high staff retention and ranks among the top 15 schools in the UAE. Its parent community is predominantly expatriate, with around 35 percent from the UK, fostering a friendly, inclusive and community-oriented environment.

The role

Safa Community School seeks a dynamic and passionate Swim Coach and PE Teacher to join its secondary department. Applications are welcome from both qualified PE teachers and swim coaches. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Swimming and Head of PE to advance the curriculum swim programme and competitive swimming provision.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a visible coach across primary and secondary swimming ECA schedules, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery and aligned coaching methods.
• Support staff and coaches in delivering age-appropriate and engaging swimming sessions.
• Provide a broad and challenging competitive calendar, including DASSA, DSG, Dubai 7s, BSME, WSG and additional fixtures.
• Organise and lead annual international swimming tours and trips.
• Nurture performance squad swimmers through focused training and high-performance standards, working closely with the Strength and Conditioning Lead.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with the Director of Sport, Head of PE, senior leadership, staff, parents and students.
• Build strong relationships to enhance engagement, participation and programme reputation.

Requirements

• Specialism in swimming with proven experience leading swim squads is essential.
• Willingness to take Water Polo and Aquathlon squads is essential.
• Ability to offer coaching expertise in additional sports such as girls rugby, football, basketball, netball, volleyball or athletics is advantageous.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Passion for developing young athletes across all age groups and the ability to inspire teams and elevate standards.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 13th August 2026 at 10:00 UAE time. Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage. The school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.