Computing Teacher - Secondary Curriculum

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Royal Dubai School in Dubai, UAE, seeks a Computing Teacher for the secondary phase to develop digital literacy, computational thinking and programming. The role supports the school's expansion toward Year 10 in 2027 and planned growth toward Year 13, contributing to curriculum development and examination pathways.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised Secondary teaching qualification, with strong background in Computing and experience teaching at the secondary level within a British

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification appropriate for Secondary education.
• Strong academic background in Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline.
• Relevant experience teaching Computing or Computer Science at Secondary level.
• Secure understanding of computational thinking and programming fundamentals.
• Knowledge of British curriculum Computing expectations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver challenging Secondary Computing lessons aligned with the British curriculum.
• Develop students' digital literacy, computational thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Teach programming concepts through age-appropriate practical coding activities.
• Build understanding of algorithms, decomposition, abstraction and logical reasoning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson resources and assessment materials.
• Provide actionable feedback on programming and project work.

Skills

Secondary Computing

Computational thinking

Programming

Algorithms

Digital literacy

Problem-solving

Debugging

Computing curriculum planning

Education

Recognised teaching qualification for Secondary education

Strong background in Computing/CS/IT

Experience teaching Computing at Secondary level

Knowledge of British curriculum Computing

Job description

Role: Computing Teacher - Secondary Curriculum

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Experience: Relevant Secondary Computing teaching experience

Job Type: Full-time

Computing Teacher - Secondary Curriculum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity at GEMS Royal Dubai School for a technology-focused educator joining its expanding secondary phase. The school is hiring a Computing specialist to develop digital literacy, computational thinking, programming and problem-solving capabilities while contributing to the progression of Computing towards future examination pathways.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Classroom Teaching

Salary: 14000-20000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Computing Teacher will equip students with the conceptual and practical capabilities required to understand and create with technology. Teaching will move beyond basic digital usage by developing algorithmic reasoning, programming competence, data awareness and systematic approaches to solving computational problems. The timing of the appointment provides scope for meaningful curriculum influence. As GEMS Royal Dubai School introduces Year 10 in September 2027 and subsequently expands towards Year 13, the successful teacher will contribute to the structure, resources and academic expectations of Computing across a growing secondary provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver challenging Secondary Computing lessons aligned with the school 's British curriculum framework.
• Develop students ' digital literacy, computational thinking and independent problem-solving capabilities.
• Teach programming concepts through age-appropriate practical coding activities.
• Build understanding of algorithms, decomposition, abstraction and logical reasoning.
• Develop students ' knowledge of computer systems, hardware, software and digital technologies.
• Introduce appropriate concepts relating to networks, data representation, databases and cybersecurity.
• Help students understand responsible, ethical and safe use of digital technology.
• Design practical projects that require students to apply computing concepts to authentic problems.
• Develop systematic debugging, testing and code-improvement habits.
• Encourage creativity by enabling students to design and develop digital solutions.
• Establish strong progression in Computing knowledge and technical capability across the Secondary phase.
• Contribute to curriculum development as the school expands into additional year groups.
• Support preparation for future examination-level Computing provision.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson resources and assessment materials.
• Use formative assessment to identify misconceptions in technical and conceptual understanding.
• Monitor attainment and analyse student performance to determine appropriate intervention.
• Provide actionable feedback on programming, computational reasoning and project work.
• Differentiate tasks so learners with varying levels of prior technical experience can progress.
• Provide additional challenge for students demonstrating advanced computing capability.
• Maintain a purposeful classroom environment with high expectations for achievement and participation.
• Use digital platforms and computing resources effectively to support teaching and assessment.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning and technology-related initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to connect Computing with mathematics, science, design and other subjects.
• Contribute to coding clubs, technology challenges and other extracurricular activities.
• Support the wider development of digital competence across the school community.
• Participate in professional learning, coaching and school improvement activities.
• Maintain appropriate safeguarding, online safety and student welfare practices.
• Uphold GEMS Education policies and the professional standards of GEMS Royal Dubai School.

Ideal Profile

• Recognised teaching qualification appropriate for Secondary education.
• Strong academic background in Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience teaching Computing or Computer Science at Secondary level.
• Secure understanding of computational thinking and programming fundamentals.
• Ability to teach coding through practical and progressively challenging activities.
• Knowledge of algorithms, computer systems, data and digital technologies.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and online safety principles.
• Experience planning Computing curricula and technical learning sequences.
• Ability to assess both theoretical understanding and practical programming work.
• Knowledge of British curriculum Computing expectations is advantageous.
• Experience preparing students for examination-level Computer Science or Computing is desirable.
• Ability to differentiate effectively for students with varying technical experience.
• Strong classroom management and organisational capability.
• Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and their educational applications.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to young learners.
• Collaborative and reflective approach to professional practice.
• Commitment to safeguarding and responsible technology use.
• Interest in contributing to technology enrichment and wider school development.

Skills Set

• Secondary Computing
• Computer Science
• Digital literacy
• Computational thinking
• Programming
• Coding
• Algorithms
• Algorithmic thinking
• Problem-solving
• Logical reasoning
• Decomposition
• Abstraction
• Debugging
• Software development fundamentals
• Computer systems
• Hardware
• Software
• Data representation
• Databases
• Computer networks
• Cybersecurity
• Online safety
• Digital citizenship
• Programming assessment
• Computing curriculum planning
• British curriculum
• Educational technology
• Differentiated instruction
• Student progress monitoring
• Technology enrichment

Why Join Us

GEMS Royal Dubai School offers Computing educators the opportunity to join during a significant phase of secondary expansion rather than entering a static curriculum environment. The introduction of Year 10 in September 2027, followed by planned annual growth through Year 13, creates scope to influence the progression of Computing and help establish increasingly advanced technology learning. The school 's new purpose-built secondary campus provides an additional platform for future-focused education. Combined with professional development opportunities available through GEMS Education, the position is particularly relevant for a Computing teacher seeking curriculum influence and longer-term career progression within Dubai 's international education sector.

About the Company

GEMS Education operates GEMS Royal Dubai School as a premium British curriculum school serving more than 870 students from over 48 nationalities. The school currently educates learners from FS1 through Year 9 and is expanding its secondary provision across two campuses, with Year 10 planned for September 2027 and progressive growth towards Year 13.