BASIS Independent Dublin is seeking qualified candidates for a Physical Education Teacher starting Fall 2026! 

BASIS Independent Dublin is set to open in September 2026, bringing our world-class approach to education to a vibrant new community. We’re searching for passionate educators, administrators, and support staff who are eager to make a lasting impact. By joining our founding team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape the culture, programs, and experiences that will inspire generations of students. 

What We're Looking For 

As a Physical Education teacher, it is primarily your responsibility to develop engaging, content-rich subject specific lesson plans, and to teach students about different types of exercise, sporting skills, attitude, and health topics. 

PE teachers lay a foundation by incorporating basic principles of warming up, stretching, and cool down. A focus on attitude, performance, and sporting skills is utilized to benefit students. PE teachers also have the unique opportunity and ability to collaborate with other Subject Expert Teachers to incorporate and enhance student learning by blending PE content with other subjects, such as science or history. Our PE Teachers are passionate and excited to teach their students in innovative ways, and our students are eager to learn and grow. 

Primary Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Prepare subject specific lessons in Physical Education (PE). 

• Provide subject instruction on a higher level than grade standard, in an interactive learning environment and deliver exceptional results for all students. 

• Implement BASIS Curriculum by designing effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students’ education is at an internationally competitive level. 

• Collaborate with other BASIS Independent teachers to form a community of smart, talented and interesting people who are passionate about education and readily willing to work in a professional, academic environment. 

• Tutor students in content-specific knowledge and skills to heighten the trajectory of students’ academic and career success. 

• Manage student behavior to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect and individuality in all students. 

Essential Teacher Qualifications: 

• Has deep knowledge of and passion for the subject taught 

• Able to differentiate instruction and engage students in rigorous content 

• Able to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students 

• Has strong verbal and written communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents 

• Open to feedback and continuous growth 

• Creative in instructional and classroom management strategies (high warm and high firm) 

• Cooperative, collaborative, supportive, flexible 

• Has a strong work ethic and a “do whatever it takes” mindset  

Additional Qualifications 

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in the subject area.  Coursework or experience in education is not required, nor is certification. Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card. 

Preferred Qualifications: Subject matter postgraduate work (master's or Ph.D.) is preferred. Together with a high level of educational attainment, a successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills in teaching ideas, texts, and concepts with precision and confidence. Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in their major, excellent recommendations, experience working with children- not necessarily in the classroom- and be open to new ideas in teaching. 

Benefits: 

BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 

• Competitive salary dependent on education and experience. 

• Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools. 

• Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred. 

• Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance. 

• An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit. 

• Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.