Head of Computer Science

Head of Computer Science - Senior

School

August ‎2023

Brighton College Abu Dhabi wishes to recruit a Head of Computer Science

Brighton College Abu Dhabi, a sister school of
Brighton College UK, is a leading Independent-
style British International School located in the
United Arab Emirates. Founded in ‎2011 at a prime
location on Abu Dhabi Island on a purpose-built,
state-of-the-art campus, the College is heavily
over-subscribed and was rated outstanding in all six
categories at the most recent ADEK inspection
(‎2018). The full report is available on the website.

The school is a member of COBIS and BSME and
the Head Mistress is an international member of
HMC.

Brighton College Abu Dhabi benefits from a strong partnership with Brighton
College, the UK 's top co-
educational independent school, and with Brighton College Al Ain, Brighton
College Dubai, Brighton
College Bangkok, Brighton College Singapore, and opening in ‎2023, Brighton
College Vietnam. The
Brighton family of schools currently educates more than ‎5,000 pupils

A key component of Brighton's internationalism is the importance it places
upon ensuring that its sister
schools are authentically interpreting its values and ethos. Each school
combines academic excellence
with a wealth of co-curricular opportunities, all underpinned by a deep
commitment to the individual
needs and enthusiasms of every child. All pupils in the Brighton family of
schools are valued for their
own sake and encouraged to develop their talents to the full, in a community
where there are no
stereotypes and every achievement, however small, is noticed.

Brighton's success is built upon recruiting genuinely inspirational teachers
who can enthuse about their
subject and will maintain an exciting and vibrant intellectual environment in
which children are able to
explore their interests, develop their existing talents and acquire new ones.

This is a unique opportunity to join an exceptional and hardworking team with
the united goal of ensuring
that every child reaches their potential both academically and socially, by
pushing boundaries and
broadening horizons. Our positioning as one of the leading academic schools in
the Middle East, are
testament to the dedication and hard work of our common room.

Senior School

Brighton College Senior School delivers an innovative and exciting curriculum
leading to GCSEs and A
Levels. Our external examination results in Years ‎11, ‎12 and ‎13 are 'well
above curriculum and world
averages' (ADEK Inspection Report ‎2018).

PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Essential qualities will include the ability to work collaboratively and to
present to parents, pupils and colleagues a warm, engaging and
approachable personality.
* The successful candidate will have a university degree and teaching
qualification from a recognised academic institution
* A distinguished record of teaching
* A strong record of professional development
* Excellent knowledge of GCSE and A Level Computer Science.
* The successful candidate for this challenging and rewarding position will
have at least ‎2 years' experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for: Brighton College is a dynamic and exciting school looking for
enthusiastic
and passionate teachers. This is a unique opportunity to join an exceptional
and hard-working team with the united goal of ensuring that every child
reaches their potential both academically and socially, by pushing
boundaries and broadening horizons.
Consulting with: All staff.
Reporting to: Head of Senior School
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
* To be an ambassador of the College at all times, in school and the United Arab
Emirates
* To teach a maximum of an ‎70% teaching timetable, carry out duties (up to
four per week) and actively support the CCA Programme leading a minimum
of two activities per week
* To encourage each pupil to reach their academic potential through
enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored stretch and challenge,
rigorous
record keeping and follow up
* To be aware of and comply with all the College policies including those for
marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting
* To develop and share schemes of work and resources, using the agreed formats
* To assist with covering colleagues as required
* To attend all meetings and INSET as required
* To prepare, invigilate and assess, as required internal and external tests and
examinations
* To work within a House team as a Tutor in either Years ‎7-‎9, Years ‎10-‎11 or Years ‎12-‎13
* To show an active interest in each child's personal and domestic

circumstances and to foster the personal and social developments of each
pupil in your care
* To actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the College
community
* To create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully complying
with, all the College Policies; including the Code of Conduct, School Rules,
and
the Anti- bullying Policy
* To be familiar with in all the College's policies on Health and Safety and be
proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the College
community at all times
* To promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst all pupils
at all times
* To be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children
* To promote pride in the College among the pupil body through high standards
of dress, behaviour and commitment
* To ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely
manner
* To attend Parents' Evenings, Assemblies, Productions, Sporting and Special
Events
* To b e responsible for all College resources particularly those in your
care, reporting damage or loss to your line manager or the facilities manager,
as appropriate
* To contribute to the College website, social media and publications as necessary
* To contribute to the College's Self Evaluation and Development Plan
* To foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in
appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this
* To be in School prior to ‎7.00 am and until at least ‎4:00pm
* To carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Head Mistress,
Vice-Principal, Head of Senior School or member of the SLT
* To fulfill all the requirements of the Teacher job description and lead by
example
* To ensure the department achieves outstanding levels of teaching and learning
* To foster up-to-date and innovative thinking about the subject
* To monitor and manage the team
* To contribute to the Marketing and Admissions process
* To deliver whole-college and Senior school aims and objectives
* To analyse results and internal and external data
* Recruitment of staff, scheduling, induction and appraisal
* To review and update department documents
* To review programmes of study
* To prepare students for University in study and contribute to careers guidance

REMUNERATION

Renumeration is offered in line with the company policy.

APPLICATIONS
All applications must consist of the following completed documents:

‎1. Letter of application (maximum one and a half sides of Garamond ‎12)
addressed to Dr Jennifer Walters,
Head of Senior School, Brighton College Abu Dhabi

‎2. Completed Brighton College Abu Dhabi teacher application form (available
on school website)

‎3. CV (maximum ‎2 sides)
NOTE: We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior
to the closing date. It is
strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as
possible.