Teacher of Computer Science - August 2023

Start date: 18th August 2023

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: July 2025, renewable

Al Basma British School is a popular and over-subscribed, high performing ENC School. We seek a Computer Science Teacher to join a thriving Secondary Technology team from August 2023.

Our seven form entry school currently caters for 1800 children from FS1 to Y13. We opened a state of the art Primary block for Y3 to Y6 in September 2020. We continue to grow at a rate of around 200 students per year and expect to reach capacity of 2400 in 3 years time.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach students from Y10 to Y13. The candidate must have previous experience teaching A Level or equivalent level is highly desirable, experience with other age groups or educational levels will also be considered. Candidates must also have strong understanding of computer science concepts, algorithms, programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++), data structures, and computational thinking. Familiarity with A-Level curriculum requirements and assessment frameworks. Experience of teaching GCSE and A Level would therefore be beneficial.

As a BSO school (EduBase No.143834), we are able to offer a UK recognised induction to candidates with QTS using the Early Career Framework, in association with ESP Education.

The school aspires to create a global community of critical thinkers, creators, innovators and leaders who will have a positive impact on the world of tomorrow. We pride ourselves on being a happy and vibrant school community where students, parents and teachers enjoy coming to school. All stakeholders embrace our motto ‘Striving to be the Best’ which is embedded in everything we do. Our well-behaved students and supportive parents originate from 54 countries and speak 28 languages which makes us a truly international community. The campus is well resourced and boasts excellent facilities.

We follow the 2014 National Curriculum of England. In addition we offer a range of GCSE, iGCSE, iAS and iA Levels from Cambridge, Edexcel and Pearson exam boards to our older students. We have begun to introduce a range of BTEC qualifications to better personalise pathways. Within the Computer Science and ICT team, we offer GCSE ICT and Computer Science (Cambridge) at GCSE level and also Computer Science at AS and A2 (Cambridge).

The school initially gained BSO (British Schools Overseas) accreditation in May 2016 in its second year of operation and continues to improve, achieving good with an increased number of outstanding features in May 2022. Since January 2017 the school has consistently achieved Band A gradings in the ADEK Irtiq'aa inspections. Most recently, in February 2022, the school consolidated its Very Good ADEK grading with a significant number of features graded outstanding.

Al Basma is located in a quiet and safe neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi called Al Bahia near to the international airport and Yas Island. Dubai is a 35 minute drive from the school. For further details please see the school information below, visit our Instagram account @abbsalbasma or our website www.albasmaschool.ae

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will show a genuine commitment to creating an inspiring and stimulating child-centered learning environment. Teachers will be highly motivated as exemplary practitioners demonstrating a deep understanding of personalised learning. Candidates should be committed to ongoing school improvement and feel comfortable in a climate of innovative and creative development.

We welcome applications from candidates with one the following sets of qualifications:

Please note your documents must be attested for the UAE prior to arrival.

• An internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and QTS or a closely related field, a master’s degree or higher will be advantageous.

Or

• An Internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or closely related subject and an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Computer Science with any subject specialism and QTS or equivalent.

Or

• An internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Computer Science with QTS or equivalent.

There is no longer a need for teachers to have post-graduation teaching experience (in accordance with ADEK regulations which apply to all private schools in Abu Dhabi)

Please note two supporting references and a police clearance certificate or DBS no more than 3 months old must be provided by successful applicants.

Candidates travelling with no dependents or with a spouse with their own international package will benefit the most from our package.

OUR PACKAGE

Our remuneration package for international hire candidates with UK qualifications includes:

• Two-year contract and visa (renewable)

• Tax-free salary

• Shared furnished accommodation (including internet access) or an accommodation allowance

• One way flight at the start and end of contract for candidates joining from outside of the UAE

• Annual flight allowance

• Excellent international medical cover

• End-of-service gratuity

• Increasing fee discount for dependent children according to years of service

TO APPLY

Interested applicants should click on the ‘Apply now’ button below to upload their CV and complete the application form.

Applications will be processed on receipt and suitable candidates will be interviewed without delay. The advert will be removed once the post is filled.

Candidates selected for interview will be contacted soon after applying with the package information before moving to interview via Google Meet/Zoom for international candidates and at the school for local candidates.

Whilst we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

This advert is posted by CES, our school management company, unsuccessful applicants may be contacted by CES on behalf of one of our sister schools in the UAE. If you do not wish your application to be shared with other schools in our group please state ‘Al Basma Only’ when you submit your application.