Football Lead Coach – Fortes Schools, Dubai - Immediate Start
TES FE News
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Job Overview
About Fortes Education
Fortes Education has been a leading provider of outstanding education in the UAE for over four decades, with a portfolio of premium international schools and nurseries.
Our two through-schools, Sunmarke School and Regent International School, provide world-class education from FS1 to Year 13.
About Our Sports Programme
Across our schools, we are delivering a high-calibre, specialist-led sports programme that drives participation, develops talent, and raises the bar for performance. With strong leadership and established competition pathways, we are now growing our coaching team to lead key sports into an ambitious new phase of excellence.
The Role: Football Lead Coach
We are seeking a highly experienced and ambitious Football Lead Coach with a proven track record in developing performance-level players. The successful candidate will take ownership of our football pathway across both schools—leading competitive squads, building structured progression from grassroots to elite level, and ensuring high standards in training, fixtures, and tournaments.
This is a performance-oriented role. You will work closely with the Director of Sport and Head of PE to align football with our broader vision for competitive school sport, talent identification, and long-term player development.
Key Qualities And Requirements
UEFA B Licence (or nationally recognised equivalent)
Demonstrated experience coaching within football academies, schools, or high-performance club environments
Competitive background as a player or coach at a high level
Proven ability to lead performance-focused training programmes and develop elite squads
Technical expertise in session planning, tactical development, and individual player analysis
Confident working in partnership with sports leadership to implement a strategic and measurable football vision
Professional Responsibilities – Football Lead Coach
Plan, organise, and deliver high-quality football training sessions, including early morning, lunchtime, and after-school squads
Lead and support curriculum football in collaboration with PE staff, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and progression
Select and manage school football squads for competitive fixtures across local, national, and international levels including DASSA, BSME, and the World School Games
Fully commit to after-school and weekend fixtures as part of the football competitive calendar
Participate in weekly sports department meetings and contribute to planning, programme development, and event coordination
Engage in ongoing professional development to remain up to date with football coaching methodologies, sports science, and safeguarding practices
Support the operational and administrative needs of the football programme, including squad organisation, fixture logistics, and overseas tour planning
Lead the marketing and promotion of football across Fortes schools, showcasing student success and driving visibility through social media and school platforms
Carry out additional tasks as reasonably directed by the Director of Sport in support of the school’s vision for excellence in sport
This is a pivotal appointment for our sports programme. The successful candidate will play a central role in building a high-performance football culture founded on excellence, development, and ambition across Fortes schools.
About Fortes Education
Fortes Education has been a leading provider of outstanding education in the UAE for over four decades, with a portfolio of premium international schools and nurseries.
Our two through-schools, Sunmarke School and Regent International School, provide world-class education from FS1 to Year 13.
About Our Sports Programme
Across our schools, we are delivering a high-calibre, specialist-led sports programme that drives participation, develops talent, and raises the bar for performance. With strong leadership and established competition pathways, we are now growing our coaching team to lead key sports into an ambitious new phase of excellence.
The Role: Football Lead Coach
We are seeking a highly experienced and ambitious Football Lead Coach with a proven track record in developing performance-level players. The successful candidate will take ownership of our football pathway across both schools—leading competitive squads, building structured progression from grassroots to elite level, and ensuring high standards in training, fixtures, and tournaments.
This is a performance-oriented role. You will work closely with the Director of Sport and Head of PE to align football with our broader vision for competitive school sport, talent identification, and long-term player development.
Key Qualities And Requirements
UEFA B Licence (or nationally recognised equivalent)
Demonstrated experience coaching within football academies, schools, or high-performance club environments
Competitive background as a player or coach at a high level
Proven ability to lead performance-focused training programmes and develop elite squads
Technical expertise in session planning, tactical development, and individual player analysis
Confident working in partnership with sports leadership to implement a strategic and measurable football vision
Professional Responsibilities – Football Lead Coach
Plan, organise, and deliver high-quality football training sessions, including early morning, lunchtime, and after-school squads
Lead and support curriculum football in collaboration with PE staff, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and progression
Select and manage school football squads for competitive fixtures across local, national, and international levels including DASSA, BSME, and the World School Games
Fully commit to after-school and weekend fixtures as part of the football competitive calendar
Participate in weekly sports department meetings and contribute to planning, programme development, and event coordination
Engage in ongoing professional development to remain up to date with football coaching methodologies, sports science, and safeguarding practices
Support the operational and administrative needs of the football programme, including squad organisation, fixture logistics, and overseas tour planning
Lead the marketing and promotion of football across Fortes schools, showcasing student success and driving visibility through social media and school platforms
Carry out additional tasks as reasonably directed by the Director of Sport in support of the school’s vision for excellence in sport
This is a pivotal appointment for our sports programme. The successful candidate will play a central role in building a high-performance football culture founded on excellence, development, and ambition across Fortes schools.
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