Teacher Of Primary Digital Literacy And Computing Dubai United Arab Emirates -

Job Overview

Hartland International School seeks to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Digital Literacy and Computing in the primary phase of our school to support our provision across this phase of upper primary.

Our School

As we enter our tenth year, Hartland has established a reputation for excellence in learning, teaching and leadership in the region. Our student body consists of just over 2200 students from nearly 110 nationalities, making Hartland a truly unique and international community where a strong blend of academic challenge, enrichment opportunities and pastoral support for all, targets and inspires excellence. All that we do is underpinned by a values-based family community of teachers, children and parents providing the best possible education for every child in our care.

The Post

Successful candidates will be established primary classroom practitioners who share a love for digital learning and will have gained skills and experience in using technology to enhance and enrich learning outcomes for all students. Working across the primary phase with teachers in a collaborative way, you will identify opportunities to deliver the computing curriculum through integrated learning experiences as well as discrete teaching. With a proactive desire to explore and harness new and emerging technologies, you will contribute to staff development and work with leaders to shape the school’s curricular offer, including contribution to Hartland’s primary enrichment programme. As a new position within the school, the successful candidate will have opportunity and support to shape their role and remit with future potential to develop middle leadership responsibility.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Hold a relevant degree and teaching qualification
• Have a minimum of three years’ teaching experience within the primary age range
• Possess a passion, knowledge and understanding of enhancing learning with modern and emerging technologies to affect both lesson and curriculum design
• Demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of the computing programme of study in the National Curriculum for England.
• Be a collaborative, inspiring and supportive colleague working with class teachers in a cross- curricular capacity
• Be committed to principles of inclusion and the Hartland Values – the latter can be found on our website
  
  

In return you will have the opportunity to work in a premium state-of-the-art modern 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. You will receive a competitive and attractive tax-free salary, high quality fully furnished accommodation, private medical insurance, annual airfare to home country and an ‘End of Service Gratuity’.

Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Hartland International School 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 and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.

The school is also committed to equality of opportunity and to the culture and principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.

How To Apply

The closing date for this position is 1 October 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview on receipt of applications, prior to the closing deadline.

Start date for this position is as soon as possible depending on candidates availability.

Candidates wishing to apply should complete the application form and upload it with a CV and covering letter to the HR Manager, Mrs Luette Robertson. Please include a recent photograph.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a video of them teaching unless they are UAE based, in which case they will be invited to teach a lesson in school.

Your application should contain the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional referees and include your current Head of School.

Applications will only be considered if they are complete and through the TES portal. Please do not email your application directly.

Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply and will be reconsidered.

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