Computer Science Teacher - Prep School

Join our dynamic team at Brighton College Dubai! We're expanding and in search of exceptional teachers to join us in August 2024.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To be an ambassador for the College at all times, in school and within the United Arab Emirates.
• To teach a timetable, carry out staff duties (as determined by CLT) and actively support the Co-Curricular Programme leading a minimum of two activities per week.
• Prepare lessons and data required for KHDA inspections, including leading the Innovation and ICT Indicator in the SEF/SDP and other body accreditations. 

Teaching and Learning:

• To support colleagues in delivering the highest quality educational provision for our pupils.
• To encourage each pupil to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored stretch and challenge, rigorous record keeping and follow up.
• To be aware of and comply with all the College policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting.
• To design robust, cohesive and high-quality curriculum programmes across all key stages.
• To be able to use data to track, monitor and intervene where appropriate to ensure all pupils reach their full potential.
• To develop and share schemes of work and resources, using the agreed formats.
• To assist with covering colleagues as required & attend all meetings and INSET as required.

Professional responsibilities:

• To promote pride in the College among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment.
• To ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner.
• To attend Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies, Productions, Sporting and Special Events.
• To be responsible for all College resources particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to your line manager or the facilities manager, as appropriate.
• To contribute to the College website, social media and publications as necessary.
• To contribute to the College’s Self Evaluation and Development Plan.
• To foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this.
• To be in School prior to 7.00am and until at least 4.00pm (subject to confirmation of School operation hours).
• To carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Head Master, Deputy Head or member of the CLT.

Pastoral:

• To show an active interest in each child’s personal and domestic circumstances and to foster the personal and social developments of each pupil in your care.
• To actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the College community.
• To create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully complying with, all the College polices, including the Code of Conduct, School Rules, and the Anti-Bullying Policy.
• To be familiar with all the College’s policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the College community at all times.
• To promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils at all times.
• To be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children

Person specification:

• Leading the development of Computer Science in the Prep School and promoting the use of educational technology across the Whole College.
• Leading on the embedding of the 1-1 iPad program in the Prep School and use of the MDM system.
• Teach Computer Science across from FS1 – Year 6, leading and developing the teaching of Computer Science and promoting, supporting and advising on the use of Educational Technology.
• Develop a strong working relationship with the Learning Technologies post holder in the Senior school.
• Provide a clear sense of vision and strategic direction for the subject of Computer Science throughout the Prep School, including STEAM and Robotics.
• Investigate opportunities to develop and promote greater use of technology across the Prep School.
• To lead the pupils so that they have opportunities to represent the College in regional competitions.
• Ability to lead quality CPD for colleagues, with the ability to coach and support to uplevel their confidence and skills when using technology in the classroom.
• Essential qualities will include the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and to present to parents, pupils and colleagues a warm, engaging and approachable personality. Candidates must be reliable and respectful at all times.
• The successful candidate will have a university degree and teaching qualification from a recognised academic institution and experience of teaching across key stages.
• The successful candidate will hold subject and professional qualifications that are acceptable to the KHDA to teach in the subject area.
• A distinguished record of teaching, flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a premier school, showing the capacity for creativity and innovation across and beyond the curriculum.
• A strong record of professional development and able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in CPD and the College’s PDR and appraisal processes.
• Able to work successfully under pressure with excellent organisational skills.
• A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of current UK best practice.
• Proactive in all aspects of College life through participation and support.
• Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of Brighton College.
• The successful candidate for this challenging and rewarding position will have at least 2 years’ experience.

The application process:

• All applications must consist of the following completed documents:

1. Letter of application (to be provided in the Supporting Statement Section of your TES application) addressed to Mr. Simon Crane, Head Master of Brighton College Dubai. Please state clearly in your letter your teaching experience, together with details of your co-curricular strengths and contributions. This should be attached to your electronic application.
2. CV (maximum 4 sides) naming two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer should be uploaded here

• Incomplete applications will not be considered and Brighton College Dubai reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Due to the expected high levels of interest in positions at the School applications will be acknowledged on receipt, however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 30 days of the closing date for applications.

Child Protection & Safeguarding:

• Brighton College Dubai is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that should your application be successful, a police check will be undertaken in the country of origin; in the UK, a disclosure will be requested from the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service.