Head of Computer Science Department – UK Curriculum Leader

LEAMS Education Services (Gamma Holdings Ltd.); Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education Services (Gamma Holdings Ltd.) in Dubai seeks an experienced leader to head the UK Curriculum School's Computer Science department. You will drive teaching excellence, develop the curriculum, and raise student achievement in line with UK standards.

You will work with teachers to strengthen subject knowledge, implement digital tools, analyze performance data, and uphold UAE regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and a passion for shaping young programmers are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• Master's degree in CS or related specialization is preferred.
• B.Ed. or M.Ed. qualification is required.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
• Experience teaching CS in the UK curriculum with examination knowledge.
• Leadership experience in a UAE CS department is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of programming, algorithms, computational thinking and digital technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and team-management skills.
• Must be currently available in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Computer Science Department to uphold high teaching standards.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance subject knowledge, teaching methodologies and pedagogy.
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and departmental development per UK standards.
• Promote effective use of technology and digital tools in teaching.
• Collaborate with school leadership to drive academic excellence.
• Monitor and support teaching quality ensuring minimum Good teaching.
• Ensure UAE regulatory compliance.
• Analyze student performance data to improve attainment and progress.
• Develop students' digital literacy, computational thinking and programming skills.
• Undertake additional leadership responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Master's degree in CS or related specialization

B.Ed. or M.Ed.

Job description

LEAMS Education Services (Gamma Holdings Ltd.) in Dubai seeks an experienced leader to head the UK Curriculum School's Computer Science department. You will drive teaching excellence, develop the curriculum, and raise student achievement in line with UK standards.

You will work with teachers to strengthen subject knowledge, implement digital tools, analyze performance data, and uphold UAE regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and a passion for shaping young programmers are essential.