ICT & Computer Science Teacher

Start date: 24th August 2026

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: July 2028, renewable

If you need to complete ECT induction please state the number of terms remaining.

Al Basma is a popular and over-subscribed, high performing ENC School. We seek a Computer Science teacher to join our very successful Secondary Technology team for the new academic year.

Our seven-form entry school currently caters for 1950 children from FS1 to Y13. We opened a state-of-the-art Primary block for Y3 to Y6 in September 2020. We continue to grow at a rate of around 200 students per year and expect to reach capacity of 2400 in 3 years time.

As a BSO school (EduBase No.143834), we are able to offer a UK recognised induction to candidates with QTS using the Early Career Framework, in association with ESP Education.

The school aspires to create a global community of critical thinkers, creators, innovators and leaders who will have a positive impact on the world of tomorrow. We pride ourselves on being a happy and vibrant school community where students, parents and teachers enjoy coming to school. All stakeholders embrace our motto ‘Striving to be the Best’ which is embedded in everything we do. Our well-behaved students and supportive parents originate from 54 countries and speak 28 languages which makes us a truly international community. The campus is well resourced and boasts excellent facilities.

We follow the 2014 National Curriculum of England and in EYFS the updated 2020 Development Matters Framework. We use both GL CAT4 and GL Progress tests for Year 4 to 10. In addition we offer a range of GCSE, iGCSE, iAS and iA Levels from Cambridge, Edexcel and Pearson exam boards to our older students. We have begun to introduce a range of BTEC qualifications to better personalise pathways.

The school initially gained BSO (British Schools Overseas) accreditation in May 2016 in its second year of operation and continues to improve, achieving good with an increased number of outstanding features in May 2022. Since January 2017 the school has consistently achieved Band A gradings in the ADEK Irtiq'aa inspections. Most recently, in February 2022, the school consolidated its Very Good ADEK grading with a significant number of features graded outstanding.

Al Basma is located in a quiet and safe neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi called Al Bahia near to the international airport and Yas Island. Dubai is a 35 minute drive from the school.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will show a genuine commitment to creating an inspiring and stimulating child-centered learning environment. Teachers will be highly motivated as exemplary practitioners demonstrating a deep understanding of personalised learning. Candidates should be committed to ongoing school improvement and feel comfortable in a climate of innovative and creative development.

We welcome applications from candidates with one the following sets of qualifications:

Please note your documents must be attested for the UAE prior to arrival.

• An internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and QTS or a closely related field, a master’s degree or higher will be advantageous.

Or

• An Internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or closely related subject and an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Computer Science with any subject specialism and QTS or equivalent.

Or

• An internationally recognised Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with an internationally recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or PGDE in Computer Science with QTS or equivalent.

Please note two supporting references (including most recent employer) and a police clearance certificate, ACRO or DBS no more than 3 months old must be provided by successful applicants.

Candidates travelling with no dependents or with a spouse with their own international package will benefit the most from our package.

OUR PACKAGE

Our remuneration package for overseas UK qualified appointments includes:

• Two-year contract and visa (renewable)

• Tax-free salary

• Shared furnished accommodation (including internet access) or an accommodation allowance

• One way flight at start and end of contract for candidates joining from outside of UAE

• Annual flight allowance

• Excellent international medical cover

• End-of-service gratuity

• Increasing fee discount for dependent children according to years of service

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