IT & Digital Coordinator

Job Description

Company Description

The German International School Abu Dhabi (GISAD) is seeking to strengthen its team and is looking for a IT & Digital Coordinator - Shape the digital future of our school with us!

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed and motivated individual as an IT & Digital Coordinator who will further develop our digital infrastructure and actively help shape the digital transformation of everyday school life.

About Our School

In addition, it holds the quality seal Excellent German School Abroad awarded by the joint federal and state inspection (Bund-Länder-Inspektion).

For several years, the school has been admitting up to eight Emirati children per year group within an integration program starting in kindergarten.

Job Description

In this versatile position, you will be responsible for the technical and digital

• Administration, maintenance, and continuous development of the school's IT infrastructure
• Responsibility for the administration of the Microsoft 365 environment, including Office 365, Microsoft Teams, and related applications and services
• Support and further development of school software solutions and digital learning platforms (e.g., WebUntis, learning management systems, and other educational apps used at the school)
• Management of user accounts, access rights, and end devices
• Setup, inventory management, and maintenance of laptops, iPads, and other digital devices
• Administration of software licenses and school platforms/applications
• Coordination and management of external IT service providers and vendors
• Support for network, Wi-Fi, and printing systems Introduction, administration, and further development of a school management system
• Planning and execution of data migration and data cleansing processes
• Ensuring data quality and maintenance of student, staff, and organizational data
• Support in data protection, IT security, and backup concepts
• Conducting training sessions for teachers and staff on digital applications
• Advising and supporting the use of AI-based tools in teaching and administration
• Developing guidelines and best-practice approaches for digital and AI- supported workflows
• First- and second-level IT support for teachers and administration
• Technical support for school events, examinations, and projects
• Contribution to the school's digital strategy and innovation projects
• Planning the IT budget and procurement of hardware and software

• Completed vocational training or university degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification
• Professional experience in IT support, system administration, or digital project management
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft 365 (especially Office 365 and Teams) and user/rights management
• Good knowledge of networks, device management, cloud services, and IT security
• Experience with school software, digital learning platforms, data management, and software implementation is an advantage
• Interest in digital innovation and the use of artificial intelligence in education
• Independent, structured, and service-oriented working style
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment of working with different stakeholders
• Very good English skills and preferably German skills

Additional Information

• An interesting position at a modern and reputable German international school
• An international working environment with committed colleagues
• Long-term career perspective
• Support with relocation, visa, and settling into the new location
• Attractive compensation package including health insurance, flight allowance, and rent subsidy

Application process

Application deadline: 27/06/2026

employment references, and training records, together with a cover letter, by email

To

Ms. Dorina Hacker, Administrative Director

Thank you very much! We look forward to hearing from you!

 P.  O. Box 4150

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Tel.: +971-2-6668668

www.gisad.ae