Teacher of Biology

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 Teacher of Biology who has the enthusiasm, commitment, and energy needed to work in a rapidly growing and improving school. The role would be from August 2023.

The Post

This is an exciting time to join Star International School Mirdif with the launch of the 6th form in 2023/2024. We have grown rapidly over the past 4 years of the Secondary school being launched and are moving towards a 3-form entry in the next academic year. The rapid growth of the school also means that further leadership opportunities may be available for the right candidates.

With the launch of Post-16 we need a successful candidate to have the ability to offer A-Level Science. An Ability to teach Biology to at least IGCSE/GCSE is an advantage. 

Applications are welcomed from teachers who have a creative approach to curriculum delivery, and who put the children first. High standards, flexibility and a commitment to developing the whole child are essential. You will need to be self-motivated, have a positive ‘can-do attitude and be able to work well as part of a team. 

At Star International School, Mirdif 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

The International Schools Partnership

Star International School, Mirdif is part of The International Schools Partnership (ISP).

The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils, colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.

ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and commercial operators who have worked together over many years. Our growing group of private schools located in the UK, the USA, Europe, Costa Rica, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Mexico and Peru educate children and pupils from 2-18 years of age. We have now expanded to 45 schools delivering multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations with around 45,000 pupils and 7,000 staff located across the globe.

We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that are able to forge successful careers and lives in a rapidly changing world. Our goal is to enable our schools as the leading school of choice in their local area. We are a truly international group working in different cultures and speaking different languages. We work across countries and cultures, too, by working with each other and with other schools and communities. At ISP we continue to engage with schools around the world who are interested in becoming part of our global group of schools and look forward to welcoming more pupils and staff to the group.

How To Apply:

Please read the Job Description attached to this advert carefully and apply only via the link below:

https://careers.internationalschoolspartnership.com/jobs/12070486-teacher-of-biology

Please upload:

• A single-page letter of application outlining your suitability for the role addressed to the Principal, Mr Neal Oates.
• A 2-page CV with updated photo and contact details for two referees

The school reserves the right to make an early appointment should an excellent candidate be found. Hence early applications are most welcome as shortlisting will take place in the first two weeks of January when interview invites will be published.