Primary Computing Teacher – August 2026 Start

Dove Green Private School (DGPS) takes pride in being a British community school, offering a distinctive educational experience in the lively Dubai Investment Park, near the Expo 2020 site. As the pioneering institution to present the UK curriculum in this area, DGPS has built a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, catering to the needs of the rapidly developing south side of Dubai.

As we embark on our 11th year, DGPS remains committed to the core values of British education—respect, tolerance, inclusivity, and academic excellence—while fostering a global perspective. Our nurturing environment supports students as they evolve into well-rounded, globally conscious individuals.

With the imminent completion of our state-of-the-art secondary facility, DGPS is expanding its vision of excellence across all educational phases. As a vital member of our growing team, you will play a key role in instilling our British values within the Primary phase and ensuring that students gain the digital literacy skills necessary for success in today’s world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver captivating Computing lessons that align with the National Curriculum for England, fostering a passion for digital learning and technology.
• Equip students with essential skills in computational thinking, problem-solving, and coding to prepare them for future technological advancements.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging classroom environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and digital fluency.
• Incorporate global perspectives, interdisciplinary connections, and project-based learning to develop well-rounded, future-ready students.
• Leverage a diverse array of educational technologies, programming languages, and digital tools to enrich the learning experience.
• Encourage the safe and responsible use of technology, ensuring students understand online safety, digital citizenship, and cybersecurity principles.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate digital learning across the curriculum and support staff professional development as needed.
• Partner with parents and the wider school community to foster awareness of technology’s role in education.

Experience & Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education focusing on Computing/ICT or a BA/BSc with a PGCE (or an equivalent teaching qualification).
• Fully qualified teacher with QTS and at least one year of experience teaching Computing within the National Curriculum for England.
• In-depth knowledge of computational thinking, coding (e.g., Scratch, Python), robotics, and digital literacy.
• A dedication to enhancing academic standards and helping students develop essential digital skills for the future.
• An innovative educator who embraces research-driven pedagogy and contemporary teaching practices.
• Strong classroom management skills that foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A reflective practitioner eager to engage in the school’s Professional Learning Community and pursue continuous professional development.

Desirable:

• Understanding of safeguarding and digital safeguarding practices to ensure students' online safety and well-being.
• Experience with STEM initiatives, robotics, or coding clubs to enhance student engagement in digital learning.
• Familiarity with cloud-based learning platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams) to support blended learning approaches.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative learning environment equipped with top-notch resources and facilities.
• A supportive leadership team devoted to staff well-being and professional growth.
• A vibrant Professional Learning Community (PLC) that promotes collaboration and innovation.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.