STEAM Computing Teacher - January 2027 or earlier

Fortes Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished Accommodation

Medical Insurance

Annual Air-Ticket

Tuition Fee Concession

Relocation Allowance

Professional Development

Job summary

Fortes Education’s Sunmarke School in Dubai seeks an outstanding STEAM Computing Teacher to join from January 2027 or earlier. You will teach computing across STEAM, using a dynamic, innovative approach to engage students in foundations from Year 1 onward, fostering creativity and problem-solving through modern tech.

The role requires a B.Ed or equivalent with PGCE/QTS, plus experience with coding platforms and AR/VR tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.Ed or bachelor's with PGCE and QTS.
• Experience teaching computing/STEAM in a primary school setting.
• Experience delivering Design Thinking and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of coding platforms Spike Prime, Micro:bit, Arduino.
• Experience with Android and Apple interfaces.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management.
• Willingness to develop skills in laser cutting, digital fabrication, CAD, woodwork, textiles, and prototyping.
• Interest in AI technologies and Class VR integration.

Skills

STEAM teaching

Design Thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Curriculum delivery

Adaptability

Education

B.Ed with PGCE and QTS

Tools

Spike Prime

Micro:bit

Arduino

TinkerCAD

CAD tools

Job description

About Us

Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region.

About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens

Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and inspiring, values-based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so that they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our suite of signature programmes, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school, transforming young lives. This was reflected in Sunmarke School winning the coveted 'Most Innovative School' award at the international Which School Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London. Sunmarke is an all-through school which offers a premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students, including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, 'A' Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma Programmes. Our students regularly win examination boards' 'best in world', 'best in Middle East' and 'best in country' awards every year, across a diverse range of subjects. The latest incredible IB results show that Sunmarke School is in the top 3 schools in Dubai and 69th in world rankings. Our suite of Signature Programmes is unrivalled in Dubai, with inspiring opportunities for students to experience transformative learning opportunities. These include Environmental and Sustainability Studies, where students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting-edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains; a world-class STEAM centre and curriculum, which offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9; Augmented and Virtual Reality AR/VR experiences alongside our cutting-edge use of Artificial Intelligence for staff and students; outstanding performing arts opportunities with full black box and auditorium facilities alongside peripatetic music spaces and media suites; and a fantastic sports programme augmented with professional coaches, which led Sunmarke to be overall champions at the BSME Games. Sunmarke School has been judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a 'Very Good' school since our third year of operation and is consistently judged 'Outstanding' by British Schools Overseas (BSO). We present an exciting opportunity to join our all through school and to play an important part in our journey beyond 'outstanding'. Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flagship schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle.

About You

We seek to appoint an outstanding STEAM Computing Teacher with a start date of January 2027 or earlier.

We Are Looking For Certain Qualities

• The candidate should be dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified, holding at minimum a B.Ed or a bachelor's degree with a PGCE along with QTS.
• Experience teaching computing and/or STEAM within a primary school setting.
• Experience delivering Design Thinking learning, with a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Technological knowledge of coding platforms including Spike Prime, Micro:bit, and Arduino.
• Experience with Android and Apple interfaces.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and build positive professional relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to teaching and curriculum delivery.
• Experience with, or a strong willingness to develop skills in:
• Laser cutting and digital fabrication.
• Tinker CAD, Techsoft or similar CAD platforms.
• Woodwork, vacuum forming, and prototyping techniques.
• Textiles, sewing and product design.
• Media production and digital content creation.
• Food technology and cooking integration within STEAM contexts.
• Integration of AI technologies and Class VR

Our Offer

• Excellent tax-free salary
• Furnished Accommodation
• Relocation Allowance (applicable to overseas appointments only)
• Medical Insurance for self
• Annual Air-Ticket and paid vacations
• Tuition Fee Concession for up to 2 minor dependent(s)
• State-of-the-art facilities and amenities in a newly built campus in a prime location in Dubai
• An enthusiastic learning community of students, teachers, parents, and Board members, who are dedicated to maximise student achievement, and creating positive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.
• Working within a team of highly driven and supportive colleagues
• Excellent professional development
• Working in Dubai, one of the world's most sought-after work and travel destinations

Application Process

The closing date for applications is the 12th of October 2026. Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore, we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process. The appointment start date will be from January 2027 or earlier. Interviews will take place either face‑to‑face in Dubai or by video conferencing if the applicant is not based in Dubai.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Sunmarke School, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks, including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.