Primary Teacher of STEAM with Secondary Computing/ICT (August 2024)

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 we look forward to your application 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 

·       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. 

The role – Job description 

Primary-focused role delivering STEAM to Years 3 and above with the potential to deliver Computing and/or ICT in Secondary. This role would suit a background in Computing or ICT, Design and Technology or Science, or someone with a strong passion for technology who is keen to grow in the role. It is open to Secondary-trained teachers willing to adapt to teaching Primary age groups.

Our cutting-edge STEAM+ curriculum is not just a part of the school; it is the heart of our educational approach. As it continues to grow from strength to strength, this is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the STEAM+ curriculum. You will be provided with a purpose-built maker space containing robotics, 3D printing technology, VR and AR, and dedicated CPD to support you in integrating across the curriculum. Star Mirdif has embedded STEAM+ from Year 3 to Year 9, with a focus on the UN SDGs and solving global and cosmic problems. Your role is crucial in our commitment to STEAM+ education.

As part of this Primary-focused role, there are opportunities to teach STEAM+, ICT and/or Computing to year groups in the Secondary phase alongside Primary year groups.

If you are someone who tinkers with technology and has a passion for making, this is the role for you. Be a part of an assessment-free, exploratory curriculum that brings the Go Beyond to our school community. There is a reason our students regard their weekly STEAM+ lessons as one of their favourites each week. This is a unique and exciting opportunity. Your specialism could be in DT, Computing or Science and beyond this if you can demonstrate how you will enhance our curriculum. What is important is the ambition you have to try new things and be passionate about finding authentic connections between subject areas and working with a talented and driven STEAM+ team.

School visits or conversations about this position are welcomed given its unique nature. 

Key Accountabilities: (Visit our careers page for more details)

Skills, Qualifications and Experience 

Education: Relevant teaching qualification: minimum of a BEd or BA/BSc + PGCE/QTS 

Experience: 

·       2 years of teaching experience in a British school either internationally or in the UK 

Competencies: 

·       Excellent working knowledge of the national curriculum for England and the latest UK practice 

·       Excellent IT skills, communication skills, and command of the English language, in spoken and written form 

·       A collaborative team-player with excellent personal skills. 

·       Classroom and behavior management 

Attributes: 

·       Collaborative team player, empathetic listener 

·       Integrity and confidentiality 

·       Internationally minded 

·       Emotional intelligence 

·       Intercultural awareness, creative 

·       Online and classroom teaching experience 

·       Flexible and a can-do attitude 

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.