Assistant Head (EYFS)

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 Head of EYFS who has the enthusiasm, commitment and energy needed to work in a rapidly growing and improving school. The role would be from August 2022

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate school leader with the drive and determination to take the Secondary phase of school to the next level. We value kindness and leaders who bring people with them on the journey. If you are someone looking to build a team and grow them professionally through the coming years then this is the role for you.

The Post

This is an exciting time to join Star International School Mirdif with our first cohort of Y11 students due to sit examinations in 2022/2023 and the launch of the 6th form in 2023/2024. We have grown rapidly over the past 3 years of the Secondary school being launched and are moving towards a 3 form entry in the next academic year.

The post would be a class based leadership role with management time allocated to support in the wider EYFS responsibilities. As a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) you would also be involved in wider strategic responsibilities.

We have an established Head and Deputy Head of Primary and AHT’s for Data & Reporting, Student experience to support you in your role. The team is committed and ambitious in their aspirations for the school, we are seeking the right leader to guide the EYFS phase of school in the next phase of its development.

This would be the perfect role for either an experienced EYFS leader looking for an exciting challenge, or someone with prior middle leadership experience looking for their first move into Assistant Headship.

Alongside the day to day responsibilities of being a full time Head of EYFS 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

Qualifications & Experience 

• Relevant UK 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  
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience ideally with middle leadership responsibilities
• Experience of teaching in a British school either internationally or the UK 
• Excellent communication and IT skills 
• 2 years Prior experience as a year leader or subject leader in the EYFS phase

Desirable 

• Knowledge and understanding of the Dubai KHDA framework
• Prior EYFS leadership experience

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 trust placed in our teachers 
• A growing school community with a wide range of opportunities for professional growth and development

Terms & Conditions 

• Contracts are for two years in the first instance and include:  
• Tax free salary 
• Furnished Accommodation or allowance 
• Free schooling for 2 children 
• Medical insurance 
• Annual Flight allowance 
• End of service gratuity

Applications & Further Information 

Applications to be addressed to the Principal Mr. Neal Oates and emailed to careers@starmirdif.com 

The deadline for applications is Friday 4th February. Early applications are encouraged and the school reserves the right to hire prior to the deadline should an excellent candidate be found.

Kindly 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 especially if you are located in the UAE. Contact the Principal’s PA on 04 288 4644 or via email at pa.principal@starmirdifschool.com to arrange a time.

UK candidates will be interviewed via Zoom late January and February

UAE interviews will take place in January/February on Zoom or in person where possible.

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

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.