Head of Department - Computer Science

Apple School; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 280.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Strong leadership

English proficiency

Communication

Team management

Programming & algorithms

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

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

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

Descripción del empleo

Job description

Our leading UK Curriculum School in Dubai is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our Computer Science department.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate educator with strong subject expertise, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to integrating technology into teaching and learning while raising student achievement and academic standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Computer Science Department to ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and academic achievement.
• Work closely with teachers to enhance their subject knowledge, teaching methodologies, and pedagogical practices, resulting in improved student outcomes.
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and departmental development initiatives in line with the UK curriculum.
• Promote the effective use of technology and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with school leadership to drive academic excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and support the quality of teaching and learning within the department, maintaining a minimum standard of "Good" teaching across all lessons.
• Ensure compliance with UAE educational standards and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Analyse student performance data and implement strategies to improve attainment and progress.
• Support the development of students' digital literacy, problem-solving abilities, computational thinking, and practical programming skills.
• Undertake additional responsibilities associated with the effective leadership and management of the department.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or a relevant specialisation is preferred.
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or Master of Education (M.Ed.).
• Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Proven experience teaching Computer Science within the UK curriculum, with a strong understanding of relevant examination specifications.
• Previous leadership experience within a Computer Science Department in the UAE 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.

Please note: Degrees obtained through distance learning or open universities will not be considered.