Advanced Computer Science Teacher –Technology Leaders if the Future (TLF) Scholarship Program

Are you an elite, technically elite educator with a profound passion for technology and a track record of driving gifted and talented students to their absolute limits? Do you want to shape the next generation of tech founders, researchers, and innovators within an elite, high-performance academic environment? The Island Private School is a fast-growing, innovative international school in the thriving city of Limassol committed to excellence, inclusion, and holistic education. We are in the process of building our new school campus on a beautiful 50,000 m2 site which is to be completed approximately by the end of 2027 and will include kindergarten, elementary and high school, an international boarding school, and accommodation for teachers. This is a great opportunity to join a growing school on the cusp of a major growth and transformation in our story. Technology Leaders of the Future (TLF) is a premier, forward-thinking academic program designed for the brightest young minds. We combine the deep analytical rigor of Eastern mathematical traditions with a Western project-oriented approach. Our students are highly motivated and exceptionally capable, ranging from those preparing for top marks in iGCSE and A-level Computer Science to advanced learners training for Olympiads (IOI/IOAI level) , competitive programming, machine learning, and building substantial production-grade software. What makes us stand out? 🌐 Elite Global Community: Teach top-tier, gifted students aiming for elite US and global universities. 💡 Cutting-Edge AI Culture: We integrate AI-assisted development and Large Language Models from day one. 🤝 Dynamic & Tailored Curriculum: Freedom to bypass rigid textbook boundaries and teach living, breathing computer science. 📍 Global Partnership Network: Deeply integrated with premium partner institutions, including The Island Private School of Limassol. What will you do? You will lead, inspire, and stretch the capabilities of students aged 14–19 across a highly personalized, multi-track curriculum. Your workload will feature a focused teaching load of approximately 15–17 one-hour lessons per week . Key Duties & Responsibilities High-Level Instruction: Teach advanced computer science tracks, spanning standard A-level preparation to advanced competitive programming (IOI/IOAI level) and complex software engineering projects. Curriculum Development: Innovate and refine our custom CS tracks, developing teaching materials that push beyond the standard high school syllabus. Rigorous Assessment: Prepare, execute, and mark advanced internal assessments and custom mock exams tailored to elite student performance. Tech Exploration: Champion hands-on experimentation, guiding students through production software development, data science, and AI integrations. Essential Qualifications & Experience Expertise: 10+ years of combined professional teaching and industry software engineering experience. Age Group Experience: Proven track record of successfully instructing and managing students aged 14–19 . Core Algorithmic Strength: Flawless, preparation-free implementation of data structures and algorithms (recursion, binary search, quicksort, Dijkstra’s algorithm, linked lists, and BSTs). Competitive Programming Knowledge: Deep comfort with Olympiad-level complexity analysis and dynamic programming techniques. Modern Development Tooling: Practical experience with AI-assisted development/vibe coding (e.g., GitHub Copilot LLM code generation, and live deployments). Language Proficiency: Master-level capability in Python or C++. Bonus Skills/Experience Comprehensive experience teaching iGCSE, A-level, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Computer Science frameworks. Substantial personal Olympiad background or commercial Machine Learning/Software Production experience. IB teaching experience but not mandatory Other languages like Russian, Ukrainian or Hebrew Private School Teaching experience Safeguarding & GDPR The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background checks, including criminal record checks, reference verification and any other safer recruitment procedures required by the school and local regulations. Working Conditions Teaching Load: Focused, high-impact schedule of 15–17 hours of lessons per week. Visa Sponsorship: Full visa sponsorship is available for exceptional international candidates. Timeline: Target start date is ideally from October 2026 . What we offer A modern, high-performance working environment flanked by elite math and physics faculties Optional participation in a Group Medical Scheme Referral program with a 500 EUR bonus Continuous learning and development opportunities Career growth within a fast-growing poly-systemic school How to apply Click HERE to apply and share your cv and cover letter via our careers website. Along with your CV submit your code repository portfolio (e.g., GitHub), and a brief statement outlining your philosophy on educating gifted and talented students Our recruitment process: Hiring Team Panel Interview (30 minutes) Technical Trial Lesson & Code Review (60 minutes) Executive Interview with the Head of School, Principal of Secondary, and Head of Faculty (30 minutes) Join The Island School and help deliver a world-class IB education in a collaborative, international environment. We uniquely offer: ✅ 4 Programs of IB curriculum ✅ (PYP/MYP/DP) Montessori, Waldorf & TFL ✅ Professional growth & training ✅ An inspiring global community