Operations Manager (& H&S officer)

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 talent who align closely with our vision, mission and values. If you feel you can champion these, then please apply to join the Star Mirdif family as its new Operations Manager.

·       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

ISP Principles

·       Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

·       Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

·       Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

·       Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key qualities and skills:

·       To be friendly, approachable, professional, credible and knowledgeable, able to work independently and as part of a team

·       To be able to speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally

·       To be able to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing

·       To work with, or contribute to, a work group or team to complete assigned task(s)

·       To plan, organise and prioritise time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines

·       To make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives and propose suitable solutions

·       To be able to understand how the role contributes to the schools aim of being the school of choice within the local community

Core purposes:

·       To manage all aspects of operations, facilities and operational health and safety, leading by example and maintaining ‘best and safe work practice’ at all times, showing a positive, professional and methodical approach, so the school can operate safely and professionally

·       To have a full understanding of the MEP infrastructure in the school and be able to respond immediately to any operational requirements so far as is practical, legal and affordable as per current and planned policies and/or budgetary constraints enforced by ISP and the local regulatory bodies

·       To manage all maintenance/service level agreements / in house operational matters within the school

Key duties: (please refer to the attached job description for complete details)

ISP 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.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is 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.