Computer Science Teacher (AI Specialism) | Aug 26 or Jan 27

About the school

Deira International School (DIS) is an Outstanding BSO- and KHDA-rated, award-winning school located on a beautiful campus in Festival City, Dubai. In 2023, DIS was awarded the Education Excellence Award for School Team of the Year and is also a Platinum Award holder for Best Place to Work, reflecting a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and a thriving school community.

With students aged 3–18, DIS is a not-for-profit school and part of the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation. Founded in 2005, the school is renowned for providing an outstanding, inclusive, and holistic education. The most recent inspection highlighted that staff are overwhelmingly proud of the school and believe it is well led, safe, and inclusive; the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment across the school is outstanding; teachers have high expectations and consistently challenge pupils to do their best; staff feel respected, valued, and treated fairly; the curriculum is precisely planned, well sequenced, and builds effectively on prior learning; and there is a strong focus on academic progress and achievement.

DIS is home to a diverse student body representing over 90 nationalities. Exceptional facilities support a holistic approach to education, with rich opportunities across sport, performing arts, technology, leadership, creativity, and academic enrichment. Although non-selective at admission, students achieve exceptional examination results comparable to top UK schools and progress to leading universities worldwide. Digital literacy is embedded across the curriculum.

In the Early Years, personalised, play-based continuous provision ensures students are rigorously assessed against the EYFS framework. In Primary, pupils benefit from a broad and enriching curriculum. In Secondary, students complete IGCSEs in Year 11 before progressing to the IB Diploma Programme or IB Career-related Programme in Years 12 and 13.

DIS is governed by the Al-Futtaim Education Foundation, a not-for-profit initiative supporting the vision of the Government of Dubai and KHDA to deliver future-ready education.

The role

Deira International School seeks to appoint an outstanding and forward-thinking Computer Science Teacher with a specialism in Artificial Intelligence to join the team in August 2026 or January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative educator who is passionate about shaping the next generation of digital leaders. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering high-quality Computer Science education, with the ability to inspire students through contemporary, real-world applications of computing, including AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies. Experience teaching IB Computer Science would be highly advantageous.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field
• A recognised teaching qualification (B.Ed., M.Ed., PGCE/PGDE, or equivalent)
• At least two years of successful high school teaching experience
• Strong subject knowledge in Computer Science, with a clear specialism or demonstrable expertise in AI or data science
• Experience teaching IB Computer Science (preferred but not essential)
• A strong understanding of inquiry-based, concept-driven, and standards-based teaching and learning

Professional Skills & Dispositions

• A passion for innovation in education and the ability to bring Computer Science and AI to life in the classroom
• Proven ability to deliver engaging, challenging, and student-centred learning experiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to curriculum development and wider school initiatives
• Confidence in integrating educational technology and digital tools to enhance learning
• Experience in an international or culturally diverse school environment (preferred but not essential)

How to apply

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