Director of Sport

Director of Sport

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and adaptable Director of Sport to join our dedicated team of educators. The successful candidate will be passionate about inspiring a love of learning, committed to high standards of teaching and pastoral care, and eager to contribute to the wider life of our thriving international school community.

Closing date for applications is the 15th May 2026.

About You

You will be a teacher who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, for parents and for colleagues. You will have strong experience of the UK national curriculum; further experience of international education will be an added advantage.

You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community. You will have a strong focus on being the best teacher you can be and will also participate fully in the extra curricular aspects of school life. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships. Flexibility and open mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast paced international environment are essential.

About the Role

Our school follows the English national curriculum to IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme post 16. The successful candidate will be able to inspire students of all ages and abilities. Classroom resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximising student progress.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive package, you will enjoy:

• A fast paced, global experience for professional growth
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
• A culture that is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world's most vibrant cities.

Start Date

Mid August 2026.

Safeguarding

We are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment where children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.