Physical Education and Nutrition Teacher

Repton Al Barsha is seeking to recruit an outstanding Physical Education and Nutrition Teacher for an August 2026.

Repton Al Barsha is seeking an outstanding and dynamic Physical Education & Nutrition Teacher to join our successful and growing PE department. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality, engaging lessons and contribute to a broad and ambitious co‑curricular sports programme. In addition, they will lead and deliver Nutrition education, promoting healthy lifestyles, performance awareness, and wellbeing across the school community.

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.

Repton Al Barsha currently educates students from Nursery (FS1) to Year 11 and will be growing year on year through to Year 13.

We are a well‑resourced Apple Distinguished School with exceptional sporting facilities, seeking to achieve the best from every pupil both academically and in extra‑curricular activities which is a key aspect of the school program.

The school was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection.

Repton Al Barsha boasts state of the art facilities and is situated at the heart of ‘New Dubai’ in the Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The School is built on the twin foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Repton Al Barsha School is at an exciting stage of growth and development. We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well‑qualified individuals. You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching. Our senior school staff have a mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so.

The school provides teachers with the opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues; and excellent professional development.

• Plan and deliver inspiring PE lessons across a range of sports and activities
• Teach Nutrition within the curriculum, linking health, performance, and lifestyle
• Contribute to fixtures, tournaments, and sports tours (including after‑school commitments)
• Coach and lead school teams to a high standard
• Promote inclusivity, participation, and excellence in sport
• Support whole‑school wellbeing initiatives

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/QTS or equivalent)
• Have experience teaching PE across both primary and secondary phases
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in both Physical Education and Nutrition
• Be passionate about sport, health, and holistic education
• Show commitment to co‑curricular sport and wider school life

To support your application please include a 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 and the Repton Family of Schools 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.