Head of PE (Secondary) (AY 2026/27) - GEMS Cambridge International School, Abu Dhabi

Head of Secondary Physical EducationWe are seeking an outstanding and motivated Head of Secondary Physical Education to join our school from August 2026. The Head of Secondary PE provides academic and operational leadership for Physical Education across the Middle and Secondary schools.The role supports the Director of PE in ensuring high-quality academic PE delivery, competitive sport provision, examination readiness, and student wellbeing. The post holder coordinates curriculum implementation, assessment oversight, and enrichment opportunities across Secondary PE in line with British curriculum expectations and UAE regulatory frameworks (ADEK and MoE).ResponsibilitiesPhase Leadership: Lead the delivery of the Secondary PE curriculum across Years 7-13.Phase Leadership: Ensure curriculum progression from general physical education into academic PE pathways.Phase Leadership: Support the Director of PE in maintaining coherence between Primary and Secondary PE provision.Phase Leadership: Support the Director of PE in maintaining high standards across competitive sport and examination groups.Phase Leadership: Lead Secondary PE staff meetings and ensure consistent implementation of agreed actions.Phase Leadership: Promote a positive culture of participation, enjoyment, and physical wellbeing.Phase Leadership: Monitor curriculum implementation and ensure documentation remains inspection-ready.Teach Like a GEM (TLAG) Departmental Support: Support the TLAG Champion in implementing the TLAG Framework across Secondary PE, ensuring shared expectations and consistency in practice.Teach Like a GEM (TLAG) Departmental Support: Promote high-quality coaching skill instruction, and theoretical teaching for examination classes.Teach Like a GEM (TLAG) Departmental Support: Monitor the effectiveness of TLAG implementation through lesson visits, planning reviews, and student feedback.Teach Like a GEM (TLAG) Departmental Support: Ensure consistency in feedback, modelling worked solutions, and exam technique.Teach Like a GEM (TLAG) Departmental Support: Ensure curriculum within the department is aligned with National Curriculum for England and exam board objectives where appropriate, and accessible to all through adaptive instruction meeting diverse physical abilities and needs.Curriculum and Assessment: Co-ordinate Middle and Secondary schools’ PE schemes of work to ensure progressive skill development.Curriculum and Assessment: Coordinate curriculum planning aligned with Cambridge iGCSE PE (0413).Curriculum and Assessment: Ensure theory and practical assessment requirements are met.Curriculum and Assessment: Oversee moderation and standardisation of practical assessments.Curriculum and Assessment: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of examination board requirements.Curriculum and Assessment: Support accurate data entry and reporting within school assessment cycles.Data, Standards and Student Achievement: Monitor academic performance within iGCSE PE.Data, Standards and Student Achievement: Analyse data trends and implement targeted intervention strategies.Data, Standards and Student Achievement: Support pathway guidance for students pursuing PE academically through Options choices at Years 9 and 11.Data, Standards and Student Achievement: Support identification and development of sporting talent.Data, Standards and Student Achievement: Promote healthy lifestyles and positive attitudes towards physical activity.Sport, Enrichment and Competition: Coordinate fixtures, tournaments, and competitive sport provision.Sport, Enrichment and Competition: Promote high levels of student participation across Secondary.Sport, Enrichment and Competition: Support elite pathway development where appropriate, alongside the Director of PE Whole School.Operational and Safety Oversight: Support the safe use of facilities and equipment.Operational and Safety Oversight: Ensure risk assessments are completed for all activities and events.Operational and Safety Oversight: Coordinate Secondary PE timetables and staff deployment in collaboration with the Director of PE Whole School.Compliance, Safeguarding and Inclusion: Uphold and model the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.Compliance, Safeguarding and Inclusion: Ensure inclusive participation regardless of ability or background.Compliance, Safeguarding and Inclusion: Maintain accurate, compliant departmental documentation in line with school, ADEK, and MoE requirements.Compliance, Safeguarding and Inclusion: Assist the Director of PE Whole School to ensure departmental practice aligns with whole-school policies and regulatory expectations.Compliance, Safeguarding and Inclusion: Ensure risk assessments are completed and safeguarding policy followed during enrichment activities.Required Qualifications, Experience & SkillsEducation/teaching degree OR Bachelor’s degree and teaching qualification/license in the subject.Leadership training or certification (NPQML, NPQSL or equivalent) desirable