Physical Education Teacher
Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Saudi with 2 recent postings.
A Physical Education Teacher in the GCC region requires Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Critical Thinking. Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 10,500 AED | 18,000 AED | 28,000 AED | 38,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,000 SAR | 17,000 SAR | 26,500 SAR | 37,000 SAR |
| Qatar | 11,000 QAR | 19,000 QAR | 29,000 QAR | 40,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 850 KWD | 1,450 KWD | 2,300 KWD | 3,150 KWD |
| Oman | 950 OMR | 1,650 OMR | 2,550 OMR | 3,500 OMR |
| Bahrain | 900 BHD | 1,550 BHD | 2,400 BHD | 3,350 BHD |
How Physical Education Teacher pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October
- SABIS Network
Active markets
- bahrain
- saudi
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Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
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Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
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Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
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Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.
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Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
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Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
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Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
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Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
What is the average Physical Education Teacher salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level Physical Education Teacher in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays Physical Education Teacher salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for Physical Education Teacher salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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