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Primary Technology and Innovation Coach - Aug 2025

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Teach Away

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Education & Teaching
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years teaching experience, a certified teaching qualification, and 3+ years in a similar role, ideally in an IB school, with a passion for innovation in education.
  • You will collaborate with educators to enhance learning with technology, design innovative lessons, lead professional development, assess needs, model digital citizenship, and manage classroom tech.

Requirements

  • Education Required: Bachelor
  • Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
  • A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent in specialism (ideally IT)
  • A minimum of 3 years of solid and demonstrable experience within a similar role, ideally within an IB Curriculum School, however, this is not mandatory.
  • The experience, personality, and educational philosophy to drive further, the education agenda at this flagship GEMS school with an international student body
  • The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning
  • Aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career

Responsibilities

  • Inspire educators to use technology to enhance high-quality learning.
  • Co-teach and collaborate with teachers Pk-Grade 5
  • Plan and design PYP lessons and units that invite innovation.
  • Meet with parents to educate and inspire
  • Lead professional development for educators and leaders in using technology to advance teaching and learning.
  • Review and use data to support the use of technology to improve learning and access to learning
  • Model and coach digital citizenship and the associated responsibilities
  • Remain abreast of new technologies for teaching and learning
  • Consult on IT integration into units of inquiry and single subjects
  • Select and use appropriate technology to support ATL skills
  • Introduce and implement appropriate instructional strategies for integrating technology into instruction.
  • Assess students' learning/instructional needs to identify the appropriate technology for instruction.
  • Manage technology in the classroom to maximize student access and learning.
  • Use technology to promote student-centered learning environments including hands-on activities.
  • Use technology to increase student engagement through collaboration and communication.
  • Use technology to solve problems and increase critical/creative thinking.
  • Use technology to differentiate instruction by content, process, and product.
  • Apply and model legal and ethical use of technology
  • Support teachers as they integrate technology into instruction and utilize technology resources in the classroom.
  • Understand and model teaching that incorporates 21st Century Learning Skills and student-centered learning through student engagement.
  • Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to plan and deliver technology-integrated lessons that support technology across the curriculum.
  • Model creative and innovative uses of technology in classroom instruction.
  • Work with teachers to model, coach, and teach technology skills.
  • Provide models for teachers in differentiating instruction through the use of technology to meet individual learning needs and to support a variety of learning styles and modalities.
  • Evaluate and reflect upon professional practices, emerging technologies, and current research to support student learning.
  • Establish and/or maintain agreements and procedures for the use of technology
  • Maintain and update software and hardware inventories.

FAQs

What is the position being offered at GEMS International School, Al Khail?

The position being offered is for a Primary Technology and Innovation Coach, commencing in August 2025.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree with a certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or an equivalent in a relevant specialism (ideally IT) is required.

How many years of teaching experience are necessary for applicants?

A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience is required, with the ideal candidate having at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Are there specific curriculum experience requirements for this role?

Experience within an IB Curriculum School is preferred, but it is not mandatory.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Technology and Innovation Coach?

Responsibilities include coaching educators to use technology effectively, co-teaching with teachers from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5, planning and designing innovative lessons, leading professional development, and modeling digital citizenship skills.

What kind of support and resources will teachers receive?

Teachers will receive support from highly qualified staff in world-class facilities, as well as access to professional development opportunities for integrating technology into teaching practices.

Will there be opportunities for parent engagement in this role?

Yes, the coach will meet with parents to educate and inspire them regarding technology integration in education.

What benefits are included with this position?

Benefits include a competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for one child, private medical insurance, annual airfares to the country of residence, and end-of-service gratuity.

Is experience with innovative teaching necessary?

Yes, the ideal candidate should have experience and the educational philosophy to drive the education agenda and inspire high-quality learning.

Is there a focus on international student diversity at GEMS International School?

Yes, the school has a diverse international community that encourages intercultural understanding and respect.

Are there any additional perks for teachers?

Yes, teachers have access to the GEMS Rewards loyalty app, which offers significant savings and discounts on a variety of services in the UAE, enhancing their opportunity to save while working overseas.

Education
Industry
51-200
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Teach Away offers a wide variety of international teaching jobs for licensed teachers, college lecturers, and ESL instructors. All of the teaching jobs below are with reputable educational institutions that have been carefully selected and screened to ensure that teachers are placed in high paying, rewarding teaching jobs abroad. Teach Away focuses on placing native English instructors in teaching jobs with Ministries of Education and leading private schools overseas.