Director of Sport

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Fixed Term Initial 2 years

Position Overview

North London Collegiate School Dubai seeks a Director of Sport

Founded in partnership with Sobha, North London Collegiate School Dubai offers an academically ambitious education in keeping with the aspirational ethos of NLCS (UK). The School provides the same impressive range of extra-curricular activities for which NLCS (UK) and NLCS Jeju are well known, fostering well-rounded individuals who are capable of becoming leaders.

NLCS Dubai aims to be the top-performing IB World School in the UAE, supporting the aspirations and abilities of all students; as a result, they and their families will choose to stay in Dubai throughout their Primary and Secondary schooling.

This selective, co-educational day school caters for students aged 3-18. The School is located within the prestigious Sobha Hartland Development, close to the Burj Khalifa and Downtown area of Dubai, and boasts state-of-the-art facilities.

Key Responsibilities

NLCS Dubai is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and highly committed person to oversee the PE department. The post will involve leading and teaching Physical Education across our Junior and Senior Schools; the position will have precise leadership and teaching allocations dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

The successful candidate will also ensure that the qualities of the IB Learner Profile and the core academic skills of research and inquiry are embedded within the curriculum. It is essential that the Director of Sport has the ability to communicate deep knowledge of and passion for the subject.

Previous experience of the IB Middle Years and/or the IB Diploma are an advantage; of prime importance is an ability to motivate and inspire students and lead staff to ensure that academic provision is consistently of the highest standard.

All members of staff are expected to be involved in pastoral care within the School community, usually in the role of form tutor or co-tutor, and to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the School.

Application Process

Tentative start date: 1st September 2025

To apply for this career opportunity, please visit our career page at North London Collegiate School, Dubai Career Site.