Head of Computer Science & AI Education

GEMS Education; United Arab Emirates; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Private medical insurance

Annual airfare to country of residence

End of service gratuity

Job summary

GEMS Education is seeking an outstanding Head of Computer Science to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive Computing and CS curriculum across all phases. You will be an inspirational leader and expert classroom practitioner, driving computational thinking, programming, digital literacy and AI literacy throughout the school.

Working with the Director of Technology and the leadership team, you will shape GCSE provision, post-16 pathways and integrate AI, robotics and immersive

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree in Computer Science and a recognised teaching qualification (BEd, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent).
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding Computing/CS teaching and strong student outcomes.
• Experience teaching GCSE CS; post-16 CS provision desirable.
• Ability to lead and develop colleagues, fostering collaboration and high expectations.
• Capable of designing and evaluating a coherent CS curriculum across multiple school phases.
• Passion for educational innovation and integration of AI, robotics and emerging tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of an ambitious Computing/CS curriculum across all phases.
• Collaborate with Director of Technology and leadership to drive teaching, learning and assessment.
• Establish GCSE CS provision and develop post-16 pathways.
• Engage with industry partners and research-informed practice to foster innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Curriculum design

Digital literacy

Assessment practices

Stakeholder communication

AI/ Emerging tech integration

GCSE teaching

Education

Computer Science degree

Teaching qualification (BEd/PGCE/PGDE)

Job description

GEMS Education is seeking an outstanding Head of Computer Science to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive Computing and CS curriculum across all phases. You will be an inspirational leader and expert classroom practitioner, driving computational thinking, programming, digital literacy and AI literacy throughout the school.

Working with the Director of Technology and the leadership team, you will shape GCSE provision, post-16 pathways and integrate AI, robotics and immersive