Head of Computer Science — UK Curriculum, Dubai

Apple School; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple School in Dubai seeks an experienced leader to head the Computer Science department, driving high standards in teaching and student outcomes within the UK curriculum framework.

You will collaborate with teachers to strengthen subject knowledge, oversee curriculum and assessment, promote digital tools, and ensure UAE standards compliance while developing students' computational thinking and programming skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT.
• Master's degree in CS or related field preferred.
• B.Ed. or M.Ed. in education preferred.
• Strong command of English, written and spoken.
• Proven experience teaching CS within the UK curriculum.
• Leadership experience in UAE preferred.
• Strong knowledge of programming, algorithms and digital tech.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Must be currently available in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Computer Science Department to high standards.
• Collaborate with teachers to improve subject knowledge and pedagogy.
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and departmental development.
• Promote use of technology and digital tools to enhance learning.
• Drive academic excellence and continuous improvement with school leadership.
• Monitor teaching quality, maintaining 'Good' standard across lessons.
• Ensure compliance with UAE standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Analyse student data and implement strategies to raise attainment.
• Develop students' digital literacy, computational thinking and programming skills.
• Undertake additional leadership and management responsibilities.

Skills

Strong leadership

English proficiency

Communication

Team management

Programming & algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Master's degree in CS or related field (preferred)

B.Ed. or M.Ed. (preferred)

Job description

Apple School in Dubai seeks an experienced leader to head the Computer Science department, driving high standards in teaching and student outcomes within the UK curriculum framework.

You will collaborate with teachers to strengthen subject knowledge, oversee curriculum and assessment, promote digital tools, and ensure UAE standards compliance while developing students' computational thinking and programming skills.