Head of Athletic Development

College The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) Location Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Salary TBC Posted 10th January 2025 Expires 22nd January 2025 11:59 PM Start Date 1st September 2025 Job ID 1460841

The British School Al Khubairat is looking to employ a full-time Head of Athletic Development, to commence September 2025. This is a key role within the PE & Sport Department, working closely with a wide range of staff and the wider community.

The successful candidate will lead our long term athletic development program. The ideal candidate will have a coaching qualification and substantial experience working in a school environment and a proven track record in developing young athletes.

BSAK is rated ‘Outstanding’ across all performance standards in both our local Government Agency inspection (ADEK) and that of British Schools Overseas (BSO). In 2023, the School was awarded five awards in the Schools Compared.com ‘Top School Awards’ - Overall Best School in the UAE, Best British Curriculum, Best School for Sport, Best Fine Art and Best Principal. The School is also the first outside of the UK to receive the Carnegie Gold Award for Mental Health.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Sport arranging fixtures and to develop and implement an all-inclusive coaching structure within the sport. BSAK is proud to offer an extensive Co-curricular and Enrichment programme which supports the School’s participation in an array of sporting competition across the Middle-East. We are looking for someone to bring their expertise and passion to BSAK to ensure the very best PE and Sporting opportunities for every student, whether that be at grass roots or elite level, in the classroom and beyond.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form found in the ‘Vacancies Section’ of our website. Please note it is mandatory to complete the online questionnaire. A job description is available on the website for further information about the role.

The closing date for applications is 22nd January 2025. Early applications are advised as BSAK reserves the right to make an early appointment.

Safeguarding Statement:
The British School Al Khubairat is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.