Job Overview
Al Rabeeh Academy is seeking an experienced and passionate
Arabic Female PE Teacher to join our dynamic, high-performing team from Aug 2026.
As a PE Teacher in an international British curriculum school, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality physical education lessons, promoting health, fitness, and wellbeing, and inspiring students to develop a lifelong love of sport and physical activity. You will foster a positive, inclusive, and disciplined learning environment, support students’ personal and social development, and contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular sports and competitive events.
Why Al Rabeeh Academy?
Al Rabeeh Academy is a progressive, innovative, and rapidly growing school in Abu Dhabi. Al Rabeeh Academy has achieved an Outstanding British Curriculum school (BSO) and is rated Very Good in the 2024/2025 ADEK inspection. We have built an inspiring culture where staff and students truly flourish, a community where people are happy, engaged, and thriving. With a strong focus on AI-driven learning, exceptional pastoral care, all centred around our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience. We are shaping the next generation of World leaders. Al Rabeeh Academy is moving forward with purpose and energy, reflected in our exceptional staff retention rate.
Al Rabeeh Academy opened in 2017 and continues to grow as part of a respected network of schools with a long-standing reputation in Abu Dhabi. Since 1979, the Al Rabeeh name has been synonymous with high-quality education. We are proud members of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME); our students and staff benefit from inter-school competitions, tournaments, and a wide range of high-quality professional development opportunities within a strong regional community. Al Rabeeh Academy continues to strengthen its reputation as a school of choice for families seeking a balanced, values-driven education.
Al Rabeeh Academy offers the English National Curriculum alongside Arabic from FS1 to Year 13. We are seeking teachers who are not only skilled but also bring the right mindset, are driven, and are genuinely excited to make a real difference. The Academy continues to grow and evolve, resulting in significant opportunities for professional development and internal promotion. We seek teachers who embody our values, lift the culture around them, and inspire students every single day. The ideal candidate will teach with purpose, collaborate proactively, and embrace challenges as opportunities continue to grow.
Our Facilities
Al Rabeeh Academy is a modern, purpose-built campus with well-equipped classrooms, specialist science and ICT labs, art and music rooms, and a spacious library. The school provides excellent sports facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, multi-purpose sports hall, shaded outdoor play areas, Padel tennis courts, and AstroTurf pitches. Dedicated EYFS spaces create a safe, engaging environment for our youngest learners. Our secure and well-maintained campus supports high-quality teaching and a vibrant learning experience.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking teachers who can:
- Deliver engaging, well-structured PE lessons in line with the English National Curriculum and promote active, healthy lifestyles.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and safe sporting environment that encourages participation, teamwork, and student well-being.
- Use effective assessment strategies to monitor, track, and report on students’ physical development, skills progression, and achievement.
- Contribute to PE planning, curriculum development, and collaboration within the department and across key stages.
- Organise and lead extracurricular sports activities, fixtures, tournaments, and whole-school sporting events.
- Support the pastoral development of students, modelling positive behaviour, resilience, and sportsmanship in line with the school’s values.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, achievements, and areas for development.
- Participate actively in school events, professional learning, and wider school initiatives.
Qualifications And Experience
Applicants must:
- Be a fluent Arabic speaker
- Bachelor’s degree in PE or a relevant subject with PGCE / QTS (or equivalent teaching qualification).
- Experience teaching the English National Curriculum, preferably in an international setting.
- Strong management skills and commitment to student well-being.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
Why Join Us?
We Offer An Attractive Package, Including
- Competitive, tax-free salary
- Comprehensive medical insurance and life insurance
- End-of-service gratuity
- Visa arranged by the school
How To Apply
Complete the application form on the website via the Quick Apply button. Submit:
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- A recent professional picture inserted in the right-hand corner of the CV
- A scanned degree certificate
Important Notes
- The school reserves the right to begin recruitment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
- Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or online with the Executive Principal, Mr. Riaan Huyser.
Safeguarding Statement
Al Rabeeh Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment checks, including identity verification, references, criminal background checks, and child protection screening in line with school and regulatory requirements.
Join Us
For more information about Al Rabeeh Academy and to confirm your choice of joining our vibrant, family-oriented community, please visit:
https://alrabeehacademy.ae/
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