Teacher of STEM and Computing (Key Stages 1-3)

Job overview

About the role – STEM and Computing Teacher for Key Stages 1-3 (Years 1-8)

BC Academy, located in Dubai's Jumeirah district, seeks an enthusiastic, innovative and forward-thinking STEM and Computing practitioner to care for and educate our Key Stage 1-3 students. The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher of Primary and Middle School STEM and Computing possessing QTS as well as an expert knowledge of the English National Curriculum and of educational technology in general.

We seek a teacher with a wide-ranging interest in STEM, programming and the application of educational technology as a driver of innovative pedagogy, who balances excellent teaching with building positive and appropriate relationships with all students, not only those pre-disposed to success in their specialist area. The successful candidate will also have a deep knowledge of health and safety and best practices in child protection, as well as event management (for arranging competitions, exhibition evenings and other events).

About our school

BC Academy was founded eleven years ago to provide multilingual education to Preschool-age children. Since then it has grown into a seven-campus establishment, with two International Schools, 5 Preschools and a new Preschool, Primary and Secondary campus opening in the heart of Dubai's Jumeirah district, opening in 2024. 

We aim to attract educators who can adhere to the highest educational standards while demonstrating the freedom to think outside the box and try new and innovative practices. Our focus is on the future, and how to equip our children with the values, dispositions and skills to thrive in a world that is exciting but also, at times, turbulent.

Key to our mission is the aspiration to develop the children’s creativity and talents, to help the children become well-rounded people and become responsible, caring and compassionate global citizens. While our Dubai campus is new, our school family has more than 1000 children of Pre-School-Key Stage 5 in various locations.

We are a friendly, family-oriented school with a strong track record and high retention rates. In addition to our competitive package, we offer a challenging but also supportive environment with promising opportunities for professional development and excellent promotion prospects, as the school grows. 

We offer

• A competitive tax-free salary 
• 2-year renewable contract
• Joining and departure flights to/from Dubai to the home of record for employee
• Work visa sponsorship for employee
• Annual flights from to home of record for the employee once during annual leave
• UAE medical insurance for employee
• A local bank account 
• Choice of housing allowance or accommodation in a nearby residential complex with a gym and swimming pool
• Modern working facilities and teaching resources
• Professional development, excellent career and promotion prospects
• Meals are provided at school for free

We require

• Full teacher certification in home country (Bachelor of Education, PGCE, QTS or equivalent)
• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience
• A deep knowledge of the curriculum and recent UK educational initiatives related to specialist subject
• A strong commitment to children's personal development and learning
• Capacity to support creative learning and to focus on developing 21st-century learning environments and innovation skills
• Confidence in using IT to motivate and extend student’s learning experiences