Physical Education Teacher [Female] - Muna British Academy (AY26/27)

Role Overview

Physical Education Teacher (Female) at Muna British Academy, part of Aldar Education, based in Abu Dhabi, commencing in the 2026–2027 academic year. Due to operational requirements, a female teacher is required for this position.

Company Overview

Muna British Academy has maintained a strong reputation for excellence since its establishment in 2009, consistently achieving an "Outstanding" ADEK rating since 2015. In August 2025, the academy relocated to a state-of-the-art campus in the prestigious Saadiyat Lagoons community, featuring world-class facilities designed to foster academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. The academy currently welcomes students from FS1 to Year 8, with plans to extend to Year 13 in the near future. Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE, educating over 25,000 students across its group of owned and managed schools.

Role Purpose

Support the Physical Education department in delivering high-quality PE lessons and contributing to the school's extensive extra-curricular sports provision while assisting with the day-to-day running of the PE department and maintaining its facilities and resources.

Key Responsibilities

Department Operations

• Assist in the day-to-day running of the PE department.
• Perform basic administration duties for the PE department.
• Maintain PE equipment and stock to ensure it is fit for purpose.
• Monitor and maintain PE equipment and storage.
• Prepare resources and equipment for lessons under direction of the class teacher.
• Maintain the PE department booking sheet.
• Maintain the learning environment in PE.
• Take responsibility for administration tasks and displays.

Teaching & Learning Support

• Support PE lessons.
• Support the teaching and learning of the PE department.
• Support PE staff in the creation of lesson resources.
• Liaise with PE leadership to ensure support is matched to need.

Sports & Extra-Curricular Activities

• Contribute to the school's extensive school squad provision.
• Communicate with external agencies regarding fixtures and sports events.

Whole-School Responsibilities

• Assist the school in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the school's improvement plan and self-evaluation form.
• Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to school policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations.
• Comply with the school's Performance Management Policy, ensuring challenging annual targets are set, and fulfill the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal.
• Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety, together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of school improvement or performance management.
• Comply with the school's staff dress code at all times, including the wearing of photo ID/lanyard.
• Comply with the school's computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times.
• Attend all staff briefings.
• Sign out and sign in at relevant school reception if off site at any point during the normal working day.
• Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be determined by PE leadership, commensurate with pay and conditions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years teaching experience.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

Skills & Competencies

• Previous experience working with students for whom Arabic is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• Close alignment with the school's core values and ethos, with genuine understanding and appreciation of the values and culture of the region.

Additional Information

Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Professional development is emphasized, with successful candidates having access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others, as well as developing themselves. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance. Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages UAE Nationals to apply.