ICT/Computer Science Teacher - ASAP Start

About the role

GEMS Metropole School - Al Waha, a British curriculum school in Dubai opened in 2023 and educating students from FS1 to Year 11, is looking for an ICT/Computer Science teacher to join as soon as possible. The school follows the National Curriculum for England and offers specialist facilities such as a Forest School, a working farm, a Bio-Cube ecosystem and vocational BTEC programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Teach ICT and/or Computer Science at secondary level, including KS5, developing students' digital skills, computational thinking and programming knowledge.
• Deliver engaging, challenging lessons that build problem-solving and digital literacy skills.
• Contribute to the wider school life through enrichment activities, extracurricular programmes and community engagement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, ICT or a relevant subject, together with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching ICT and/or Computer Science at secondary level, with the ability to teach KS5.
• Experience delivering A Level Computer Science or an equivalent post-16 qualification is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment and examination requirements at KS5.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work with students, colleagues and parents.

What we offer

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Fully furnished individual accommodation.
• Free schooling for dependent children.
• Private medical insurance and annual flights to the country of residence.
• End of service gratuity.
• Access to GEMS Rewards, a loyalty programme with savings across the UAE.

All successful applicants undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks, including identity, qualifications, employment history, references and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment.