Asst Head (Secondary)

Asst. Head (Secondary)

Star International School Al Twar, Dubai

Rated as a “Good School” by Dubai School Inspection Bureau for 4 consecutive years

A fully accredited Good BSO School

Member of the BSME for the past 11 years

It is an exciting time to join Star International School in Al Twar as we continue our journey towards being a Good School, in our state of the art building in the heart of Dubai. This is superb opportunity for an ambitious teacher or middle leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Star School is committed to

• their role as a Community School based on family values
• actively encouraging internationalism
• delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum of England and      Wales
• providing Arabic and Social Studies for all children and Islamic education for      Muslim children
• working in collaboration with their colleagues across all Dubai schools

We invite applications from Teachers who are committed to

• Have vision, innovative ideas and positive approach.
• Be able to show evidence of leadership and excellent teaching in their career to      date.
• Have a demonstrable track record of securing positive outcomes for students      across all Key Stages.
• their own and their colleagues’ professional development both within their own      school and across the Dubai network of schools
• supporting school improvement and aspiring to excellence
• contributing to the wider life of the school

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed from potential candidates currently living in the UAE. Please contact principal.altwar@starintlschools.com to arrange an appointment.

Qualifications / Experience required

• A degree plus teaching qualification
• Experience in secondary leadership (preferred)
• A good working knowledge of the latest UK practice from either the UK or a British Curriculum school overseas
• A good knowledge of secondary curriculum and GCSE/IGCSE/AQA boards
• Excellent communication skills to lead by example, as well as collaborate with Key      Stage leaders, Senior Management and parents.
• Provide career guidance to students as required
• Develop and oversee assessment and reporting in Secondary School.
• Be proficient in ICT.
• Demonstration of leadership qualities and the willingness to deliver in-school INSET.

Terms and conditions

• Minimum 2 year contract
• Remuneration package including a competitive tax free salary, accommodation allowance or furnished apartment, health insurance, transportation and flight      allowance and end of contract gratuity.

Application

Please send your CV with your Skype details and with details of three referees (including email addresses), a recent photograph and a letter of application, making reference to your classroom practice, planning and assessment, experience of subject leadership and recent school initiatives to: (careers.altwar@starintlschools.com) Please insert the position applied for as the subject of your email.

We apologise that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Closing date for applications: Thursday, 31st May 2018

Interviews will be conducted via Skype.