Assistant Head of Secondary (for August 2025)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent Start date: August 2025 Apply by: 11 January 2025

Job overview

Star International School Mirdif, is a rapidly growing British curriculum school in Dubai. We are an ambitious school that aspires to be the very best version of ourselves, and for those who join us, we would help them do the same. We seek individuals who want to make a difference in the world, seeing themselves as lifelong learners, committed to putting children at the heart of everything they do. We want educators who align closely with our vision, mission and values. If you feel you can champion these, then please apply to join the Star Mirdif family for August 2024.

• Vision: To grow the future leaders and global citizens of tomorrow, who will Go Beyond and change our world for the better.
• Mission: Through amazing learning opportunities and personalised pathways, our educators and students Go Beyond to ensure every member of our Star Family achieves their personal best both inside and beyond the classroom
• Values: Self-belief, teamwork, adventure, respect

Star International School Mirdif is a community school that is rooted in kindness and amazing learning. We offer our pupils:

• Centre of research informed T&L
• EdTech best practice with AI powered T&L
• Awe & Wonder offering beyond the National curriculum
• STEAM+ curriculum focusing on global and cosmic problems
• Safe with incredible learning behaviours
• EYFS-Post-16 (GCSE/A-Level/BTEC) British curriculum school in the heart of Mirdif Dubai

The role

The successful candidate for this position will have a reduced teaching responsibility and be part of the Secondary senior leadership team. This role would be suitable for an existing or aspiring Assistant Head of Secondary. The ability to offer a subject to A-Level will also be an advantage.

Please refer to the attached JD for a detailed description of the duties of this role

Additional duties as AHT

• Ensure teaching and learning is of the highest standard and meets the school’s targets for progress and attainment
• Be accountable for standards in all subjects
• Manage the curriculum ensuring it is imaginative, innovative and in line with the ethos of the school, focusing on engagement, relevance, inclusion and choice
• Lead CPD using current educational thinking with opportunities to share and disseminate best practice
• Support the improvement and running of the whole school as part of the school leadership team
• Ensure children in the secondary school make as much progress as possible including internal and external assessment
• Ensure the school maintains a positive and respectful ethos
• Ensure the curriculum is inclusive and learner led, taking into account the cultural heritage of the school community and the local region
• Communicate with families about learning and other issues related to school

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Education: Relevant UK teaching qualification: minimum of a Bed. or BA/BSc + PGCE/QTS

Experience: Min of 5 years of secondary teaching experience and at least 2 years in a leadership role in a British school either internationally or in the UK.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

How to apply: Please apply by including:

• A CV no more than 2 pages long that gives employment dates and current and previous employer references.
• A letter of application addressed to the principal no more than a single page outlining why you are an excellent candidate for the role

Please also apply to be invited to our recruitment fair, if you are in the UK: Embark on Your Next Teaching Adventure with ISP Middle East. Join our London Recruitment Fair on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic, international community where your passion for education can inspire thousands. Shortlisted candidates will receive a personalized invitation with venue details. Link here: https://careers.internationalschoolspartnership.com/jobs/15205957-isp-middle-east-london-recruitment-fair-2025

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

Star International school and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of age, disability status, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Star International School Mirdif

Star International School Mirdif 24B Street, Mirdif Dubai 90848 United Arab Emirates

+971 2884644

Star International School Mirdif, is a rapidly growing British curriculum school in Dubai. We are an ambitious school that aspires to be the very best version of ourselves, and for those who join us, we would help them do the same.

We seek individuals who want to make a difference in the world, seeing themselves as lifelong learners, committed to putting children at the heart of everything they do. We want educators who align closely with our vision, mission and values.

• Vision: To grow the future leaders and global citizens of tomorrow, who will Go Beyond and change our world for the better.
• Mission: Through amazing learning opportunities and personalised pathways, our educators and students Go Beyond to ensure every member of our Star Family achieves their personal best both inside and beyond the classroom
• Values: Self-belief, teamwork, adventure, respect

Star International School Mirdif is a community school that is rooted in kindness and amazing learning. We offer our pupils:

• Centre of research informed T&L
• Ed-Tech best practice with AI powered T&L
• Awe & Wonder offering beyond the National curriculum
• STEAM+ curriculum focusing on global and cosmic problems
• Safe with incredible learning behaviours
• EYFS-Post-16 (GCSE/A-Level/BTEC) British curriculum school in the heart of Mirdif Dubai

Star International School Mirdif is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.