Secondary Teacher of Performing Arts

Star International School Mirdif is a bespoke British Curriculum School situated in the Mirdif Community of Dubai offering EYFS, Primary and Secondary Education. We are looking to appoint a Secondary Teacher of Performing Arts who has the enthusiasm, commitment and energy needed to work in a rapidly growing and improving school. The role would be from September 2021 

About The Post

Due to the continued expansion of the school, we require a teacher of Performing Arts to join our family at Star International School Mirdif.

The ideal candidate will be an innovative educator with a passion for the performing arts. The role will focus mainly on Drama and there will be some whole school responsibility for delivering school-wide productions. An ability to offer Music to KS3 level would be an added bonus but not essential for the role.

Alongside the day to day responsibilities of being a full-time classroom teacher you would be required to:

• Play a leading role in cultivating a school ethos founded on our 3 Pillars; Learning for Self, Learning for Change, Learning for All
• Contribute to the development and provision of the highest quality of education at Star International School Mirdif
• Make sure that young people of all abilities and backgrounds fulfil their potential
• Promote a positive ethos across the school based on the school vision/values and a commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of students, staff and the wider school community

At Star International School we offer:

• Children who are well motivated and have a superb attitude to learning;
• A fabulous staff team, a highly supportive group of parents and governors, who together, create a strong school community
• A great environment for learning with excellent resources and facilities.
• Appropriate research-led working practices and a keen focus on staff well-being
• An Innovative risk-taking attitude to teaching and learning with the trust placed in our teachers
• A growing school community with a wide range of opportunities for professional growth and development

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant teaching qualification: minimum of a BEd or BA/BSc + PGCE/QTS
• Excellent working knowledge of the latest UK practice and the new National Curriculum of England 
• Experience of teaching in a British school either internationally or the UK
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Familiarity with the national curriculum for England
• Ability to teach Drama/Performing Arts to KS4 level

Desirable

• 2 years of teaching experience - However, strong NQTs will be considered
• Ability to offer Music as a second subject
• Prior experience of delivering drama productions

Terms & Conditions

Contracts are for two years in the first instance and include: 

• Tax-free salary
• Accommodation or allowance
• Free schooling for the first child and 50% discount for a second child
• Medical insurance
• Flight allowance
• End of service gratuity

Applications & Further Information

Applications to be addressed to Ms Gill Roberts to careers@starmirdif.com

Please clearly indicate the Post for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.

Please send:

• A single page letter of application outlining your suitability for the role
• A 2 page CV with updated photo and contact details for two referees

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Principal’s PA on 04 288 4644 or via email at pa.principal@starmirdifschool.com to arrange a time.

Early applications are highly recommended for this role, and the school reserves the right to make early appointments prior to the deadline.

Interviews will take place remotely via Zoom from the 5th December up until the 31st of January with the school reserving the right to appoint early if a suitable candidate is found.

Dubai based candidates are also welcome to visit the school and take the interview in person under strict covid protocols.

For more information about our school, please visit our website www.starmirdifschool.com. Alternatively do take a look at our Facebook or Instagram pages. 

Please clearly indicate the Post for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.