Computer Science Teacher (F/T) January 2023 Start

Computer Science Teacher (F/T)
Jeddah Prep and Grammar seeks an enthusiastic, experienced and fully qualified
Computer Science / ICT Teacher with QTS for a January ‎2023 start.
Prior experience of teaching the English National Curriculum (or equivalent)
to children from the age of ‎5 to ‎18 is essential. Experience of working with
pupils in Key Stages ‎2 to ‎5 is highly desirable. Previous employment in the UK
or International Schools following a British curriculum is also required. The
School teaches computing in Key Stage ‎2 -‎5 including IGCSE Computing Science,
GCSE ICT and A Level Computer Science.
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School is an ambitious and aspirational school, with a
shared vision of academic excellence and personal development and challenge
for all our pupils, from the ages of three to eighteen. We are a proud member
of COBIS, CAIE, BSME, SAIKAC, RSAC and LISST. Pupils can also choose to embark
upon the International (DofE) Award.
About Jeddah Prep and Grammar School
The School was established in ‎1967 to serve the needs of the British and Dutch
expatriate communities in Jeddah. Today, JPGS welcomes expatriate and Saudi
Arabian families alike, with students from a wide range of nationalities
whilst retaining a family and community atmosphere. The School is heavily
oversubscribed with waiting lists in almost all year groups. Children in the
Prep School follow the Cambridge Primary Programme; whilst the Grammar School
prepares pupils for Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) IGCSEs
and International A Levels. The school also offers Edexcel BTEC qualifications
for KS5 pupils.
The School is located in the heart of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 's most
cosmopolitan and diverse city, where an ultra-modern cityscape lies close to
the UNESCO old city of Al-Balad, a piece of old Arabia at its best. Jeddah
lies on the Red Sea coast, boasting some of the best private beaches and
unspoiled scuba diving to found in the world, and is not far from extensive
areas of mountains and desert which offer endless opportunities for outdoor
activities and unique cultural experiences.
Salary and Benefits
JPGS offers colleagues a highly competitive, tax-free salary with generous end
of service benefits, accommodation on or near to the School campus, a
relocation allowance, free tuition at the School for up to two children, BUPA
Gold Medical Insurance and annual flight allowances. The school has excellent
facilities and is fully resourced throughout.
How to apply
To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' link, alternatively,
the following documents are required.
* A full CV containing a recent photograph and details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer.
* A Letter of Application of no more than two pages of A4, detailing your interest in the position and all relevant skills and attributes you wish to bring to our attention.
Please note that incomplete applications will be discarded.
The closing date for applications for this position is Friday 2nd December
‎2022 although initial interviews via Zoom, Skype or telephone may take place
before then.
Jeddah Prep and Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to
share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an ACRO /
ICPC police check, written and verbal references and other background checks
as required for entrance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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