Secondary ICT/Computer Science Teacher - August 2026

<div><p>AAESS is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated<b>ICT/Computer Science Teacher</b>to join our team from<b>August 2026</b>. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging, innovative, and high-quality ICT lessons. We are looking for a dynamic educator who can inspire students, develop their digital skills and computational thinking, and foster a confident, responsible approach to technology and digital learning.</p><h3>About Cognita</h3><p>Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.</p><p>At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.</p><h3>About AAESS</h3><p>Al Ain English Speaking School is one of the oldest schools in Al Ain with a reputation that goes beyond the city boundaries. It sits in the ‘Garden City’ renowned for being an oasis in the desert. AAESS is an all through school with over 2200 children from 3 to 19, and continually growing. The campus is spacious and welcoming and prides itself with good facilities such as our fantastic indoor swimming pool; floodlit tennis courts; 566 seat auditorium; food prep and nutrition kitchen; automotive garage; TV&radio production studio and two Apple Mac suites. We deliver the British Curriculum and offer iGCSE, AS and A Levels, with our 6th Form students securing places in prestigious universities all over the world.</p><p>Al Ain English Speaking School is the first school in Al Ain to hold the British Schools Overseas Award, where we are endorsed by the British Government and quality assured by Ofsted. Additionally, the school holds the prestigious Silver Carnegie Mental Health Award, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and the mental well‑being of its students and staff.</p><p>Al Ain English Speaking School is a caring and multicultural community that enables all individuals to realise their potential in a dynamic and innovative learning environment. We value enquiry, perseverance and reflection, treating one another with respect and integrity, while learning together to become responsible and enterprising global citizens.</p><h3>Role Overview</h3><p>We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate, and creative Teacher of ICT or Computer Science of the highest quality to join our supportive and innovative team. Established in 1979, AAESS is one of the founding British schools in Al Ain and is highly regarded by the local community for its pioneering approach to education.</p><p>AAESS is a DfE-registered BSO school and holds a Very Good inspection rating.</p><p>We are extremely proud of our students, who consistently achieve Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards and Cambridge and Pearson Highest in the UAE, Middle East, and World awards across a range of subjects.</p><h3>The successful applicant will</h3><ul><li>Be an enthusiastic and consistently strong practitioner with a sound knowledge of ICT education</li><li>Have experience teaching the British National Curriculum</li><li>Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in ICT / Computer Science and digital technologies</li><li>Enjoy working in a professionally stimulating and collaborative environment</li><li>Promote a well‑organised, safe, and inspiring learning environment</li><li>Show enthusiasm and a positive approach to teaching and learning</li><li>Be committed to continuous professional development</li><li>Be reflective and strive to continually improve practice</li><li>Be an effective communicator with students, parents, and colleagues</li></ul><h3>Benefits include</h3><ul><li>An attractive and competitive tax‑free salary</li><li>A four‑and‑a‑half‑day working week, in line with new UAE laws, with a full‑time salary</li><li>High‑quality furnished accommodation</li><li>Generous medical insurance</li><li>Annual return flights to your home country</li><li>Visa costs and end‑of‑service gratuity</li><li>Year‑round sunshine</li><li>Middle management opportunities may be available for suitable candidates</li></ul><h3>Benefits of living in Al Ain&the UAE</h3><p>Living in Al Ain City, offers teachers extremely affordable living in an exceptionally friendly and cosmopolitan environment. Staff enjoy an excellent lifestyle, with plentiful leisure facilities (E.g. Rugby, Golf, Swimming, discounted hotel memberships) and fascinating tourist a