Job Description

Salary:

Competitive Salary

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

August 2025

Apply by:

21 March 2025

Job overview

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About Zaya Al Fanar

Zaya Al Fanar is a dynamic and forward-thinking school in Dubai, offering a child-centered, research-driven approach to education. Rooted in neuroscience and child development, our curriculum emphasizes movement, hands-on learning, and physical exploration as essential components of holistic education.



Our inspirational campus is designed to connect children with nature, providing outdoor learning spaces, a thriving Forest School, and movement-based activities to ensure students develop coordination, strength, and confidence in an engaging and supportive environment.



We are looking for a passionate and developmentally informed PE teacher who understands the importance of movement in cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. The ideal candidate will be open-minded, adaptable, and committed to fostering a love of movement in students of all abilities.

The Role

As a PE Teacher at Zaya Al Fanar, you will:



Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate physical education lessons that focus on movement, coordination, and physical confidence. Understand child development stages and tailor PE activities to support gross motor skill progression across age groups. Encourage collaborative, inclusive, and joyful physical activity, ensuring all children feel capable and engaged. Integrate movement-based learning into the wider curriculum, working closely with classroom teachers to support cross-curricular connections. Make use of indoor and outdoor environments, including our Forest School space, to facilitate exploratory and nature-based movement activities. Foster a positive, growth-oriented mindset in students, helping them develop resilience, teamwork, and self-confidence. Support children in understanding the connection between movement, well-being, and learning.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:


? A degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.


? A teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed, or equivalent).


? At least 2 years of experience teaching PE in a primary or early years setting.


? A strong understanding of child development and how movement supports learning.


? A flexible, open-minded approach to teaching PE in non-traditional settings (e.g., Forest School, outdoor education).


? The ability to differentiate instruction and create inclusive, engaging PE experiences for students of all abilities.


? A commitment to fostering a love of movement, rather than a focus solely on competition.

What We Offer

A supportive, child-centered teaching environment.


An inspirational, nature-rich campus designed for outdoor and movement-based learning.


A pioneering school integrating physical education with holistic, research-driven teaching.


A collaborative and forward-thinking team.


Competitive salary and benefits package.

About

Zaya Al Fanar

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Zaya Al Fanar

Nad al Sheba 4, Dubai
United Arab Emirates

+971 8 854 3074

Zaya Al Fanar School - A Unique Approach to Learning in Dubai

Zaya Al Fanar is a forward-thinking, research-driven school in Dubai that blends the National Curriculum for England with a holistic, experiential, and culturally responsive approach to education. Rooted in neuroscience and child development, our curriculum nurtures the intellectual (Head), emotional (Heart), and practical (Hands) development of each child, ensuring they grow into confident, curious, and capable learners.



Our inspirational campus is designed to connect children with nature, featuring dedicated outdoor learning spaces, a thriving Forest School, and green areas that encourage exploration. We believe that learning should be immersive, meaningful, and aligned with the natural rhythms of childhood.



At Zaya Al Fanar, we emphasize inquiry-based, cross-curricular teaching, where subjects are seamlessly integrated to foster deep understanding and real-world connections. While English, Maths, and Science may sometimes be taught as stand-alone lessons, our curriculum is designed to encourage creative thinking, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary exploration.



We offer:


Arabic A & B, taught by specialist teachers in an immersive classroom setting.

Movement, Handwork, Claywork, and Woodwork, fostering creativity, coordination, and craftsmanship.

A dedicated Forest School, where children explore nature-based learning and scientific inquiry.

Music and PE weekly, supporting physical development, rhythm, and expression.

Islamic Studies and Moral, Social & Cultural (MSC) education, ensuring students develop a strong sense of identity, ethics, and global citizenship.


Our school values cultural inclusivity, decolonized education, and Emirati heritage, ensuring that students engage meaningfully with their surroundings and community while preparing for the future. Zaya Al Fanar is more than just a school--it is a nurturing space where children are encouraged to wonder, explore, and thrive.