Job Overview: Head of Physical Education, Swimming, Sport & ECA

This is a high-profile, strategic leadership role at The Scholars School (TSS) in Dubai. As the Head of Department (HoD), you are the “Architect of Vitality,” responsible for the entire ecosystem of Physical Education, Swimming, competitive sports, and the Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of teaching and non-teaching staff to professionalize the school’s sporting identity. This role is unique in its breadth, encompassing everything from elite tournament participation in BSME and DASSA to managing the whole-school House System and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

Key Information

Employer: The Scholars School (TSS)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting To: Principal
Core Oversight: PE, Swimming, Sports Teams, ECAs, House System, and Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Key Responsibilities

You will manage the department through four pillars of leadership:

Strategic Planning & Curriculum: Constructing a “Development and Improvement Plan” in line with KHDA standards. You will oversee schemes of work from EYFS to Post-16, ensuring differentiation for all abilities and liaison with the SENCO for inclusive participation.
Elite Sport & Events: Leading TSS into the competitive arena by managing participation in EISSA, DASSA, UAE School Games, and BSME. You will personally deliver phase-specific Sports Days and the “Dubai 30×30” fitness initiative.
Staff & Resource Management: Recruiting, inducting, and appraising departmental staff. You will manage the annual budget, maintain stock records for high-value sports equipment, and ensure a “Gold Standard” safe learning environment in all sports areas.
Culture & Community: Rebranding the school’s sporting identity, securing external sponsorships, and embedding the House System into the wider school culture. You will act as a bridge to parents and the local community to enhance learner opportunities.

Candidate Profile

The Scholars School seeks a visionary leader with “Sporting Grit” and administrative precision:

Leadership Stature: Proven ability to motivate staff and engender a “common sense of purpose.” You must be comfortable conducting appraisals and managing professional capabilities.
Regulatory Savvy: Experience in preparing departments for KHDA inspections and internal/external reviews.
Technical Breadth: Knowledge of various examination boards for PE and the ability to organize complex inter-school fixtures and transport logistics.
Community Focus: Excellent dialogue skills with parents and the ability to forge partnerships with external sports bodies and sponsors.
Safeguarding: A deep commitment to the welfare of children and young people is a non-negotiable prerequisite.

Remuneration & Benefits

While the salary is “to be confirmed,” TSS typically offers a competitive expatriate package:

Salary: Competitive tax-free salary (subject to experience and qualifications).
Growth: Significant opportunities for professional development and strategic whole-school planning contributions.
Stability: Full-time, permanent contract in a maturing school environment.
Lifestyle: Standard UAE benefits including residency sponsorship and medical insurance.

Market Context: Estimated Average Salaries

In Dubai’s 2026 education sector, a Head of PE with such a broad remit (including Swimming and ECAs) commands a premium:

Role Category	Monthly Salary (AED)	Context
PE Teacher	9,000 – 13,000	Classroom & Coaching
Head of PE & Sport (TSS)	16,000 – 22,000	Strategic Dept. Leadership
Director of Sport	25,000 – 35,000	Multi-site / Group Level

Unique Job Description

Position: Head of Physical Education & Sport — The Architect of TSS Sporting Identity

Are you a “Sporting Strategist” ready to transform a school’s athletic culture from the ground up? The Scholars School is seeking a Head of PE, Swimming, Sport & ECA to join our leadership team in Dubai. We don’t just “run drills”; we build character, community, and a lifelong passion for wellness. This isn’t a role for a “whistle-on-the-sideline” coach; it’s a mission for a “Visionary Leader”—someone who can navigate a KHDA inspection one hour and inspire a BSME tournament team the next.

In this position, you are the heartbeat of the school’s extracurricular life. You will spend your days (and occasionally your weekends at fixtures) rebranding our sporting identity, managing a world-class House System, and leading the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Whether you are securing a new corporate sponsorship to broaden learner opportunities or mentoring a newly qualified teacher through their induction, your “leadership grit” and “administrative precision” will be our greatest assets. You thrive in a environment where you can differentiate the curriculum for every learner while pushing our elite teams to the top of the DASSA leagues.

We are looking for a proactive professional with a passion for excellence and a “Safeguarding-first” mindset. If you have the “interpersonal skills” to engage parents and the “strategic mastery” to manage a multi-phase department, TSS offers you a world-class platform to flourish. Join us in Dubai, and let’s engineer a more extraordinary and active future for every student at The Scholars School together.

The Scholars School, Dubai

The Company

The Scholars School is a premium-tier, co-educational British international school established by the Scholars International Group (SIG), an organization with over 50 years of educational heritage in the UAE. Opening its doors in August 2026, the school represents a strategic evolution for the group, occupying a landmark campus previously home to Clarion School. It offers a continuous educational pathway from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13, delivering the National Curriculum for England. The school is designed to meet the growing demand for high-caliber British education in central Dubai, blending SIG’s established academic rigor with a modern, high-performance learning environment.

Culture

The culture at The Scholars School is anchored in the High-Performance Learning (HPL) framework, which operates on the belief that all students can achieve high levels of success regardless of their starting point. The school fosters an environment of “Purposeful Powerful Play” in early years and transitions into a culture of Inquiry and Resilience in senior years. The internal spirit is defined by five core values: Integrity, Empathy, Respect, Resilience, and Humility. It is a multicultural, student-centered community where learners are encouraged to be “authors of their own futures,” balancing academic ambition with a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community service.

Location

The school is located on a distinctive, premium campus in Al Quoz 1, specifically on Al Asayel Street (D13). The campus is noted for its unique architectural design, featuring curved forms, abundant natural light, and open-plan learning spaces crafted from natural materials. This central location provides exceptional accessibility for families residing in Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, and the Al Wasl corridors. Unlike many new school launches, the facility is a fully established, award-winning campus that includes specialized science labs, a multi-purpose sports hall, and dedicated outdoor discovery zones, offering a “calm and organic” sanctuary within the city’s industrial heart.

Strategic Educational Framework (2026 Launch)

Phase	Curriculum / Framework	Key Focus Areas
Early Years (FS1-FS2)	EYFS + HPL	Sensory discovery, language development, and social foundations.
Primary (Y1-Y6)	National Curriculum (UK)	Core literacy, numeracy, and “The Scholars” enrichment program.
Secondary (Y7-Y11)	IGCSE (Edexcel)	Subject specialization, critical thinking, and research skills.
Sixth Form (Y12-Y13)	A-Levels / BTEC	University pathways and leadership development.
Pedagogy	High-Performance Learning	Developing Advanced Cognitive Performance (ACP) characteristics.

To apply for this job please visit www.thescholarschool.in.