PE Teacher

The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai is looking for a PE Teacher to join for an August 2026 start.

The PE Teacher must have specialist sports specific experience in one of the following areas:
Netball/Rugby/Curriculum Swimming. All candidates must have qualified teacher status (NQT year teachers not applicable for this position).

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

Due to the wonderful interest in our school and fantastic growth, we are growing and continue to expand due to high parental demand. As such, we are seeking to employ an outstanding PE Teacher to join our newly established school.

We are looking to employ an outstanding PE teacher to join us from August 2024. The PE Teacher will be UK trained and a specialist within their field. They will be someone who can develop lasting positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike. They will be expected to enjoy playing a full part in school life including supporting the ECA provision and subject planning.

This is an exciting opportunity to suit an innovative professional with exceptional teaching skills, excellent knowledge of curriculum and a delight in being part of the team at RGSGD.

Our team is made up of highly qualified UK professionals, who all share one goal: to provide an outstanding British education to all of our children in a caring, nurturing and supportive environment. We are looking for inspirational and caring practitioners, unashamedly aspiring to be the best that they can be.

The desire and excitement of being part of a growing and very influential team is essential. An ability to be flexible and to cope with the excitement of joining a newly established school is paramount.

• Bachelors of Education and PGCE with appropriate specialism
• Bachelors in subject relevant specialism plus PGCE in Education
• Experience teaching in a UK setting or renowned British Curriculum / international school

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual flight ticket
• Accommodation Allowance
• World class medical & healthcare benefits (subject to status)
• End of service gratuity, as per labour law

To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.