Head of Computer Science - Sept 2025

Job description / Role

Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Computer Science to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail from September 2025.

Our vision at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is to 'Empower today, for a limitless tomorrow.' We are seeking exceptional teachers to join our team who can help us achieve this goal through our belief in: Limitless Learning, Limitless Solutions, and Limitless Possibilities.

As a cognitive science driven school, evidence-informed practice is at the heart of what we do, and we seek educators who can passionately articulate what outstanding learning and teaching looks like and translate this into practice in the classroom. All successful candidates will also share the same core values of Ambition, Responsibility, and Courage.

Successful candidates will be joining a fully inclusive, high performing school that is evidenced through:

• GCSE and A-Level results far exceeding UK national averages
• 'Very Good' rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB)
• 'Outstanding' rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO)
• 'World Class School' status from High Performance Learning
• Being an invited member of the Cognitive Science school network

Through our comprehensive professional learning programme, we ensure our teachers have access to quality development opportunities that not only help them develop as professionals but also contribute to our outstanding success. StepLab instructional coaching, Cognitive Science Network, Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), the Best Practice Network (BPN), and Evidence Based Education (EBE) are just some of the partners we work with to ensure our teachers are comprehensively developed.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to:

• Hold a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent in Secondary teaching or similar
• Have experience of teaching British curriculum - Computer Science to GCSE and/or A Level
• Exceptional subject knowledge
• Experience of working within a high performing teaching team
• A proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning
• At least 3 years of experience leading a team of Computer Science teachers

Please note:

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence, and end of service gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.