Deputy Head of Science / Teacher of Science (Secondary - for August 2026)

Lead the Star Mirdif Way

Commit to our values. Lead with kindness. Go Beyond.

Do you believe leadership is about courage, clarity, and human connection?

Are you a leader who embraces difficult conversations, chooses curiosity over judgment, and knows that clear is kind and unclear is unkind?
Do you build trust through honesty, openness, and presence - even when the conversations are uncomfortable?

Then it’s time to Go Beyond with Star International School, Mirdif

Leadership at Star Mirdif

At Star International School Mirdif (Dubai), leadership is about impact, not hierarchy.

It is about the courage to tell the truth, the resilience to listen deeply, and the humility to be changed by what you hear.

Our Leadership Playbook is rooted in the belief shared by Susan Scott:

“The conversation is the relationship.”

And equally by Brené Brown:

“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”

Leaders here model emotional maturity, vulnerability, and courage, because psychological safety is the foundation of high performance.

Every leader commits to The Star Mirdif Way:

●        Commit to our STAR culture and values

●        Accountability with kindness - clarity, care and fairness

●        Go Beyond for our students and each other

These are lived behaviours - not posters on a wall.

How We Lead

Grounded in the work of Scott, Brown, Goleman, Lencioni, and your own Leadership Playbook, leaders at Star Mirdif:

●        Create clarity - because people deserve to know what matters most

●        Build trust - through openness, curiosity, and honesty

●        Communicate with care and courage - even when the conversation is fierce

●        Model vulnerability-based courage - showing up with heart, not armour

●        Develop others through coaching (GROW & ADAPT)

●        Foster psychological safety while upholding high expectations

●        Drive consistency and cohesion across phases and teams

●        Own their house - while contributing to the whole-school mission

●        Focus relentlessly on student learning and human growth

Our rallying cry for 2025–26 remains:

Lead with clarity and consistency. Build a cohesive culture.

Why Lead at Star Mirdif

●        A leadership culture built on courage, clarity, and connection

●        A team grounded in vulnerability-based trust and emotionally intelligent leadership

●        A school where leaders practise Fierce Conversations - honest, kind, and courageous

●        Professional growth centred on coaching, inquiry, and self-awareness

●        A community where wellbeing starts with you and grows with us

●        A flagship ISP Lab School, shaping purposeful innovation across the region

This is a school where leadership is both a privilege and a responsibility.

What’s Next - August 2026

Our new purpose-built Secondary School will open with:

●        A modern auditorium

●        Sixth Form Centre

●        Expanded sports facilities

●        A state-of-the-art library

●        The flagship Go Beyond Hub - for STEAM, design, digital media, and innovation

A new building - and a new chapter for courageous leadership.

Ready to Lead the Star Mirdif Way?

If you can lead with clarity, hold honest conversations, build trust through kindness, and model the courage to show up wholeheartedly - we would love to hear from you.

At Star Mirdif, we Go Beyond - creating the clarity, consistency, and cohesion that allow every member of our school family to achieve their personal best and change our world for the better.

How to apply: Please read through the attached job description, ISP role profile and leadership playbook before you apply. You can apply by including one document containing a letter of application addressed to the principal no more than a single page outlining why you are an excellent candidate for the role followed by an updated CV no more than 2 pages long that gives employment dates and current and previous employer references. Please ensure that dates mentioned in the CV are in mm/yyyy format and you account for any gaps in education and employment.

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.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Star International school and ISP are 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.