Job Title: PE and Sports Intern
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Fixed Term
Workplace (Secondary/Primary/all): DESS Primary Oud Metha / DESS Primary Academic City
Subject(s): Physical Education
Job Start Date: 9th June 2025

Summary

DESS seeks to recruit the very best individuals who will help us to continue to provide an Outstanding standard of education for our students. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a great working environment in Dubai.

About Us

Collectively, the DESS family of schools is known as Dubai English Speaking Schools, consisting of two primary schools - DESS Primary Oud Metha and DESS Primary Academic City (opening September 2025) and one secondary school - DESS College, also based in Academic City, Dubai.

DESS Primary Oud Metha (age 3-11) has been a cornerstone of the community since 1963, and DESS College (age 11-18) has built on this legacy since its founding in 2005. Both have been consistently rated as Outstanding by the KHDA and BSO, a testament to our commitment to educational excellence. DESS Primary Academic City (age 3-11), opening in September 2025, will extend this heritage by offering the same high DESS standards.

For more information, please visit our Website.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit two PE and Sport Interns. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals taking a gap year either before or after university, who are keen to develop their skills in a sporting environment. One position will be based at DESS Oud Metha, and the other at DESS Academic City.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of physical education classes and extra-curricular sporting activities, both during and after school hours.
• Assist and lead small groups as part of the school's swimming program.
• Contribute positively to the day-to-day operations of the DESS Primary PE Departments.
• Gain valuable experience in a fun, fast-paced school environment.

About You

Desirable Attributes:

• A strong interest in sports, coaching, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• A positive, energetic, and proactive attitude.
• A willingness to learn and work collaboratively within a team.
• The ability to umpire, referee, or coach sports such as netball, football, and rounders would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• An exciting and fulfilling role in a happy, caring environment.
• A competitive tax-free salary.
• The chance to be part of one of Dubai’s most respected not-for-profit British Curriculum schools.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, build confidence, and gain hands-on experience in an exciting and rewarding environment.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit our Careers Page.

Safer Recruitment Statement

DESS is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers who work with the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications, birth certificate and passport; obtaining two satisfactory references (including current / most recent employer and two previous employers); providing a Police Certificate(s) for the last five years from all countries that the applicant has resided in; Prohibition Checks (for applicants with a UK background). Any employment gaps on the application form will be addressed during an interview and may be explored further.

DESS welcomes applications from UAE Nationals who have the relevant qualifications and experience.