Teacher of Computer Science and STEM

School Context

Located in the Remraam Community, around 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai, South View School is a British international school catering for children from over 89 nationalities aged 3-18 years (FS1-Y13). Offering A levels, IGCSE and both Level 2 and 3 BTEC options, South View is a community centered school that places great emphasis on truly “knowing” students and families, tailoring the educational journey for students to ensure confident success in a global market. With our TIMSS scores well above the local and world averages, South View School is a boutique school offering a bespoke, personal education experience.

The focus of the school is on nurturing curious, kind individuals and helping them achieve personal success across a broad spectrum of criteria. A solid, empathic and supportive pastoral spine and a personal, bespoke approach to learning lies at our heart. South View School is highly inclusive with an ever-expanding Student Support Team.

A strongly pastoral, kindness based professional mindset is a necessity for a school that enjoys positive and happy relationships with parents and other stakeholders.

Job Detail

We are seeking to appoint a Computer Science Teacher who can help to develop and support this area of growth within the Secondary School. This is a very exciting time for the development of not only CS but the changing world of technology within the context of the school setting.

The ideal candidate will:

-       Have experience in teaching Computer Science at GCSE and A Level with proven results. 

-       Have a proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning.

-       Have strong pastoral skills and experience in supporting students.

-       Be able to use data to support student learning and progress.

-       Be able to develop an enrichment programme to support the development and learning of Computer Science, this will include providing opportunities in the local communities and high-tech industry. 

-       Have an interest in or experience with teaching a STEAM programme

-       Hold a recognised degree with a recognised teaching qualification suitable for teaching this course.

-       Be able to offer a second subject.

-       Be invested in self-improvement though engagement with the broad spectrum of CPD options available at South View School.

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Well-resourced creative arts facilities.

• A competitive salary and benefits package

Safeguarding Notice

Candidates should be aware that all positions in the school/company involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children, although the extent of that responsibility will vary according to the nature of the position.

South View School is committed to safeguarding, child protection, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK and/or criminal policy checks for all other countries lived or worked in for a period of 3 months or more since the age of 16 (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries).