Outstanding Teacher of Computer Science - August 2025

Dubai British School Emirates Hills seeks an outstanding Computer Science Teacher, commencing August 2025, to join their BSO, and KHDA rated 'Outstanding' international school.  

Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills

Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18. 

Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent may find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them.

DBS Emirates Hills Curriculum

Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, iGCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme. 

Recruiting - Computer Science Teacher

Dubai British School Emirates Hills is currently recruiting for a highly qualified and experienced Teacher of Computer Science. 

Due to continued expansion and growth, Dubai British School Emirates Hills is seeking a Teacher of Computer Science to join our thriving school. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified individual who is passionate and forward thinking and who will thrive in our vibrant learning environment. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that fosters pedagogical discussion, embraces our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, achieve” and aims to make their subject accessible to all students. In return you will have the opportunity to work in a premium, state-of-the-art school with a committed and dedicated staff. We have a pro-active approach to continuing professional, personal development and wellbeing, and the successful candidate will join a school where our values and our community are integral to our ethos. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to define the scope of the role as DBSEH expands the breadth of its current offering of qualifications. STEM focused subjects are the most demand amongst our high achieving students, and many of our students graduate into highly competitive universities around globe. The successful candidate therefore will bring expertise and experience in the delivery of computing and computer studies through to A - Level but ideally will also take a lead role in evolving our Digital Learning and AI strategy across the curriculum.  

Professional Requirements

• A high-quality degree in Computer Science or related fields. 
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent 
• At least two years teaching experience, including the teaching of Computer Science at GCSE and A-Level 
• An ability to teach consistently inspirational lessons and a track record of outstanding results 
• A commitment to the wellbeing of all students within their care 
• A willingness to make a broader contribution to school life 
• The ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international, multicultural, and demanding environment 

Aside from experience, we look for inspirational teachers who leave a lasting impression on students for years to follow. If you're able to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning, with a passionate, enthusiastic, creative and dynamic attitude then we want to hear from you! 

What we offer

Taaleem provides a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package including an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, and an annual flight allowance. To support international teaching staff arrivals, excellent, high-quality purpose-built accommodation equipped with facilities and amenities are offered, alternatively supporting locally established teaching staff, an attractive housing rental allowance is offered. As part of the Taaleem Group, you will also qualify for great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai. 

Beyond package benefits, Student and Staff Wellbeing is central to our ethos at DBS Emirates Hills. We know that to facilitate great teaching we need to satisfy the needs of our teachers, both personally and professionally. By joining the DBS Emirates Hills Community, you can expect to be made to feel welcome and supported from the moment you join us. 

After your successful appointment you can expect to hear regularly from our HR team who are available for group and 1:1 Q&As, as well as a staff buddy or mentor who will introduce themselves and be your first port of call for the questions you may have about school life or living overseas. 

Once you have joined us in-country our INSET programme, tailored specifically for the needs of new staff, aims to help you settle into life in Dubai (if you are new to the UAE), and familiarise yourself with our school-specific policy and practices in a smaller group setting with our senior leaders. Returning staff then join us for an induction into the school year. 

Our vibrant in-school social committee ensures that there are plenty of opportunities to build firm friendships across academic teams while exploring common interests, such as dog walking, attending shows, playing sports, or even meeting up for a Sunday lunch! These opportunities are shared monthly and are targeted at all staff, new and returning. 

Our bespoke DBSEH standards offer a framework for professional support and challenge. Promoting staff agency, you are put in the driving seat of your professional learning and through coaching conversations with a leader you decide the pathway you want to take to professional excellence, whether this be through self-directed learning such as an action research project or through more formal accredited routes such as the NPQ suite of qualifications, subsidised by the school. 

How to apply:

Candidates are to apply directly through the TES portal and upload an up-to-date CV to accommodate their application. As part of the application, please complete and upload our registration questionnaire found in supporting documents.  

*Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, 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 to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.