Primary Teacher of STEAM Required in Dubai - Dubai

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 educators who align closely with our vision, mission and values. If you feel you can champion these, then we look forward to your application to join the Star Mirdif family for January 2025.

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

Star International School Mirdif is a community school that is rooted in kindness and amazing learning. We offer our pupils:

Centre of research informed T&L
Ed-Tech best practice with AI powered T&L
Awe & Wonder offering beyond the National curriculum
STEAM+ curriculum focusing on global and cosmic problems
Safe with incredible learning behaviours
EYFS-Post-16 (GCSE/A-Level/BTEC) British curriculum school in the heart of Mirdif Dubai

Star International School Mirdif is 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.

The Role – Job Description

Primary-focused role delivering STEAM to Years 3 and above with the potential to deliver Computing and/or ICT in Secondary. This role would suit a background in Computing or ICT, Design and Technology or Science, or someone with a strong passion for technology who is keen to grow in the role. It is open to Secondary-trained teachers willing to adapt to teaching Primary age groups.

Our cutting-edge STEAM+ curriculum is not just a part of the school; it is the heart of our educational approach. As it continues to grow from strength to strength, this is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the STEAM+ curriculum. You will be provided with a purpose-built maker space containing robotics, 3D printing technology, VR and AR, and dedicated CPD to support you in integrating across the curriculum. Star Mirdif has embedded STEAM+ from Year 3 to Year 9, with a focus on the UN SDGs and solving global and cosmic problems. Your role is crucial in our commitment to STEAM+ education.

As part of this Primary-focused role, there are opportunities to teach STEAM+, ICT and/or Computing to year groups in the Secondary phase alongside Primary year groups.

If you are someone who tinkers with technology and has a passion for making, this is the role for you. Be a part of an assessment-free, exploratory curriculum that brings the Go Beyond to our school community. There is a reason our students regard their weekly STEAM+ lessons as one of their favourites each week. This is a unique and exciting opportunity. Your specialism could be in DT, Computing or Science and beyond this if you can demonstrate how you will enhance our curriculum. What is important is the ambition you have to try new things and be passionate about finding authentic connections between subject areas and working with a talented and driven STEAM+ team.

School visits or conversations about this position are welcomed, given its unique nature.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

Education: Relevant teaching qualification: minimum of a BEd or BA/BSc + PGCE/QTS

Experience

2 years of teaching experience in a British school either internationally or in the UK
Ability to teach across all three sciences at KS3 withspecialism in Computer Science.

Competencies

Excellent working knowledge of the national curriculum for England and the latest UK practice
Excellent IT skills, communication skills, and command of the English language, in spoken and written form
A collaborative team-player with excellent personal skills
Classroom and behavior management

Attributes

Collaborative team player, empathetic listener
Integrity and confidentiality
Internationally minded
Emotional intelligence
Intercultural awareness, creative
Online and classroom teaching experience
Flexible and a can-do attitude

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