Head of Computer Science - September 2023

Department

Due to a large expansion of facilities, we are currently seeking to employ a
range of experienced personnel for posts within Jumeirah College, Dubai.
These appointments are for September ‎2023 start.
We are currently seeking to employ an experienced Head of Computer Science
for Jumeirah College, Dubai. This appointment is for September ‎2023 start.
The school

Jumeirah College is a GEMS Premium Secondary School which delivers the
National Curriculum for England, offering the full range of GCSE and A level
courses. Our student body is a dynamic international community of over ‎1,100
students from over ‎59 nationalities. We take pride in the development of the
whole child, recognising the importance of developing cultural and global
awareness. We have a thriving enriched curriculum which provides a diverse
range of activities, initiatives and charitable endeavours that both engage
our student body and embed our philosophy of global awareness and world
citizenship. For more information please see our website.
**College vision: Our vision is to create a vibrant learning community
that nurtures happy, confident and accomplished students who, through a
commitment to academic and personal excellence, progress beyond limits.
The College has been repeatedly judged to be Outstanding in inspections.
Although non-selective at admission, our students achieve exceptional exam
results which compare to top UK schools. In ‎2022 ‎99% of GCSE results were ‎9-‎4
out of which ‎55% ‎9, and at A level over ‎55% of all grades were A/A with over
‎86% A/B. We have been consistently ranked in the top percentile for value-
added by ALPS at both A Level and GCSE. We are currently ranked in the Spears
Index in the top ‎100 schools in the world, and the top ‎10 schools in the
Middle East. This success enables our students to move on to the very top
universities around the world, including Cambridge, UCL, Stanford, Monash and
Toronto.
As one of the leading schools in the Middle East, Jumeirah College is the
first-choice school for many families. The school is a member of BSME and
COBIS. The success of the school has been repeatedly recognised with Jumeirah
College being nominated for a series of awards, including being shortlisted as
'International School of the Year' by the TES.
Jumeirah College is an inclusive school.
The Post: Head of Computer Science

The successful candidate will lead an exceptional department which is both
extremely popular and successful. In ‎2022 over ‎100% of GCSE candidates gained
‎9-‎4, with over ‎78% gaining ‎9 -‎8 and at A Level ‎100% gained A- B, with over
‎89% gaining A/A. The opportunities which Computing present for students is
central to the philosophy of the school. As a result, this appointment is
crucial to the continued development of Jumeirah College.
The opportunities which Computer Science present for students is central to
the philosophy of the school. As a result, this appointment is crucial to the
continued development of Jumeirah College.
The successful applicant will be required to have the following:
* A B.Ed. or degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent with exceptional subject knowledge.
* At least ‎3 years' experience of the National Curriculum for England.
* Experience teaching GCSE and A-Level. We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.
* A mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so.
* Experience which will enable a contribution to our enriched curriculum programme.
Application Process

If you meet these criteria we would very much welcome your application.
We offer an excellent remuneration package including competitive tax-free
salary, furnished accommodation, medical insurance, visa costs, baggage
allowance, annual flight allowance and free school places for up to two
dependants.
To apply for the above role, kindly apply via the online application site. In
addition, please email your CV to Brenda Farrell, HR at
[email protected]. The subject of all applications must include the
job title and the job reference number. The deadline for applications is ‎24
March ‎2023
Jumeirah College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
all of its students. A UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-
requisite for all appointments.