Computer Teacher

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

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Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Teacher - Primary Computing Teacher for Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing next academic year 2024-2025. Yasmina British Academy is an outstanding British Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognised and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Yasmina Academy is an exceptional place to work. It has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that annually produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Level result in the UAE. Our learning culture is under pinned by our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration, and creativity allowing all students to thrive. Furthermore, the Academy is extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Al Yasmina Academy as \xe2\x80\x98Outstanding\xe2\x80\x99 in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East. From the start of the Academic Year 2024/25, Yasmina British Academy is moving to a new multi-building campus incorporating state of the art facilities that will enable our teachers and students to flourish, fostering a future focused educational experience while also delivering on our environmental commitments to supply sustainable schools to the UAE. This incredible facility will be more than just a school, acting as a social, sporting and performance hub for both the local and international communities of the city. The new campus enables us to add even more value to our currently outstanding educational provision, whilst utilising the reputation of Aldar Academies\xe2\x80\x99 brand to positively impact the lives of our learning community in the UAE. The Primary Computing Teacher role at Yasmina British Academy is pivotal in driving the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning practices. Candidates should possess strong teaching skills, a passion for digital technology in education, effective communication, and an openness to learning in the rapidly evolving field of educational technology. Candidates should also have knowledge and experience in integrating digital tools across various subject are as to enhance cross-curricular learning experiences. Eg. Programming, robotics, media design, computer networks, data handling and internet safety. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Education or BSc degree with PGCE or equivalent is essential.

Minimum Experience
  • Minimum 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in teaching specialist subject areas of Computing from KS1-2 British Curriculum is essential and KS3 is desirable. Experience in teaching additional computing-related subjects or specialisations, such as coding, robotics or digital literacy is also desirable.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
Successful candidates will also possess:
  • Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.
  • Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
  • Proficiency in utilising a wide range of educational technology tools and platforms to enhance teaching and learning experience in primary computing.
  • Awareness of current and emerging trends in digital technology within the education sector.
  • Strong understanding of pedagogical strategies specifically tailored for integrating technology into the curriculum.
  • A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
  • Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities such as ECAs and Productions.
  • Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
  • A positive and solution-focused attitude to workinglife.
  • A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.
  • A clear commitment to nurturing and promoting the school vision. A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

APPLICATION

An application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be sent to Hr@alyasminaacademy.sch.ae.

THE PROCESS

Closing date for applications: 2pm Wednesday 20th March 2024 but we reserve the right to make an early appointment for experienced and suitably qualified applicants. This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance. #HR@AYA
  • To embody the values, vision and ethos of Yasmina British Academy and lead in delivering policy to ensure high quality and successful outcomes for all students.
  • Teach the primary computing curriculum from Nursery to Year 6, ensuring comprehensive coverage and effective delivery of key concepts and skills.
  • Assist in the implementation of new hardware and software technologies within the school, such as Aldar\xe2\x80\x99s Digital Transformation Strategy.
  • Meet regularly with the EdTech Coach to discuss progress, challenges and professional development goals.
  • Participate in technology trials to assess and evaluate cutting-edge educational technologies.
  • Train and prepare teams to participate in various technology-based competitions, including Formula Ethara, Mubarmij50 Coding and Robotics competition, First Lego League and the World Robotic Olympiad, fostering students\' skills and enthusiasm for innovation and STEAM projects.
  • Facilitate technology-infused after-school clubs, such as 3D printing, coding, robotics and drone clubs, to engage students in hands-on learning experiences.
  • Support the school\'s innovation drive teams under the guidance of the EdTech Coach, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in technology education.
  • Support the integration of technology standards, such as those from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), across the curriculum.
  • Work in collaboration with the EdTech Coachto facilitate and develop Innovation Drive Teams within the school.
  • Collaborate with curriculum leads to integrate technology and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) into short, medium, and long-term curriculum planning.
  • Pursue relevant technology-related accreditations and attend training, such as Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) certification and Apple Teacher status, as appropriate for professional development and to improve the quality of learning and teaching.
  • Become proficient in the use of standard software and hardware used within theschool environment and provide supportto staff andstudents as a super user.
  • Collaborate withthe EdTech Coachto promote awareness campaigns related to e-safety and digital citizenship.
  • To support teachers on initiatives and instructional bestpractices in allcomputing areas.
  • To ensure opportunities are provided for the professional development of staffby leading insetsprofessional development for all staff,alongside the EdCoach, ensuring that they are up to date with developments in computing to improve the quality of learning and teaching

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1648081
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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