Computer Science Teacher - January 2027

Job Description We are looking for an outstanding Computer Science Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills, from January 2027 Our vision at GEMS Wellington, Dubai Hills is to ‘Empower today, for a limitless tomorrow.’ We are seeking exceptional teachers to join our team who can help us achieve this goal through our belief in: Limitless Learning, Limitless Solutions, and Limitless Possibilities. As a cognitive science driven school, evidence-informed practice is at the heart of what we do, and we seek educators who can passionately articulate what outstanding learning and teaching looks like and translate this into practice in the classroom. All successful candidates will also share the same core values of Ambition, Responsibility and Courage. Successful candidates will be joining a high-performing school, as evidenced by: • GCSE and A-Level results far exceeding UK national averages • ‘Very Good’ rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) • ‘Outstanding’ rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO) • ‘World Class School’ status from High Performance Learning • Being an invited member of the Cognitive Science School Network Our Computer Science Department is an experienced and collaborative team delivering strong outcomes across a range of academic and vocational pathways, including Pearson Edexcel GCSE, AQA A-Level, BTEC IT and BTEC Creative Media. A carefully redesigned KS3 Computing curriculum provides strong foundations and progression into GCSE and post-16 study, with students undertaking ambitious A-Level projects in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and image compression. The team brings expertise in programming, digital media and curriculum development, supported by specialist computer suites, micro devices and industry-standard tools. The department offers exciting opportunities for teachers to contribute to innovative curriculum development and the school's wider digital strategy. Through our comprehensive professional learning programme, we ensure our teachers have access to quality development opportunities that not only help them develop as professionals but also contribute to our outstanding success. StepLab instructional coaching, Cognitive Science Network, Schools, Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), the Best Practice Network (BPN) and Evidence Based Education (EBE) are just some of the partners we work with to ensure our teachers are comprehensively developed. Skills Description • Hold a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent qualification in Computer Science or a related subject • Have at least two years’ experience teaching the National Curriculum for England • Demonstrate exceptional subject knowledge • Have experience working as part of a high-performing teaching team • Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning • Have experience teaching within a British curriculum school All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity. GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas. GEMS Safeguarding GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection. Show more Show less

Hold a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent qualification in Computer Science or a related subject; Have at least two years’ experience teaching the National Curriculum for England; Demonstrate exceptional subject knowledge; Have experience working as part of a high-performing teaching team; Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning; Have experience teaching within a British curriculum school

The posting describes teaching Computer Science within a high-performing team, delivering curriculum across KS3 to post-16, contributing to curriculum development and the school's digital strategy. Specific duties are implied through the department’s activities and the school’s programmes, including delivering lessons, contributing to innovative curriculum development, and participating in professional learning programmes and internal networks.