Computer Science Teacher - Prep School

Join our vibrant team at Brighton College Dubai! We are in a phase of expansion and are looking for outstanding teachers to start immediately.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a representative of the College at all times, both on campus and throughout the United Arab Emirates.
• Deliver lessons according to a set timetable, fulfill assigned staff duties (as designated by the College Leadership Team), and actively participate in the Co-Curricular Programme by leading at least two activities each week.
• Prepare lessons and documentation required for KHDA inspections, including overseeing the Innovation and ICT Indicator in the SEF/SDP and other accreditation bodies.

Teaching and Learning:

• Support colleagues in providing top-tier educational experiences for our students.
• Encourage every student to achieve their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalized teaching, tailored challenges, meticulous record-keeping, and follow-up.
• Adhere to all College policies, including those related to marking, assessment, teaching, learning, and reporting.
• Design comprehensive, cohesive, and high-quality curriculum programs across all key stages.
• Utilize data to track, monitor, and provide interventions as needed to ensure all students achieve their maximum potential.
• Develop and share schemes of work and resources in the approved formats.
• Assist with covering for colleagues when necessary and participate in all required meetings and INSET sessions.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Foster a sense of pride in the College among students through exemplary standards of dress, behavior, and commitment.
• Ensure timely and appropriate action is taken in response to all communications.
• Attend Parents' Evenings, Assemblies, Productions, Sporting, and Special Events.
• Take responsibility for all College resources, especially those in your care, and report any damage or loss to your line manager or the facilities manager as needed.
• Contribute to the College’s website, social media, and publications as required.
• Participate in the College's Self Evaluation and Development Plan.
• Build strong relationships with parents, initiating contact when appropriate and maintaining records of such interactions.
• Arrive at school before 7:00 am and remain until at least 4:00 pm (subject to confirmation of school operating hours).
• Fulfill any reasonable professional requests made by the Head Master, Deputy Head, or any member of the College Leadership Team.

Pastoral:

• Take a genuine interest in each child's personal and family background, encouraging their personal and social development.
• Actively promote the social, moral, and cultural values of the College community.
• Create a supportive atmosphere by being familiar with and fully complying with all College policies, including the Code of Conduct, School Rules, and Anti-Bullying Policy.
• Be well-versed in all College health and safety policies and proactively ensure the safety of all members of the College community at all times.
• Foster exemplary behavior and a sense of responsibility among all students at all times.
• Be aware of and act in accordance with all policies regarding child safeguarding.

Person Specification:

• Lead the development of Computer Science in the Prep School and advocate for the integration of educational technology across the entire College.
• Spearhead the implementation of the 1-1 iPad program in the Prep School and the utilization of the MDM system.
• Teach Computer Science from FS1 to Year 6, guiding and enhancing the teaching of Computer Science while encouraging the use of Educational Technology.
• Establish a collaborative working relationship with the Learning Technologies post holder in the Senior School.
• Provide a clear vision and strategic direction for the Computer Science subject throughout the Prep School, encompassing STEAM and Robotics.
• Explore opportunities to expand the use of technology across the College.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.