Head of Technology Integration, Star International School Mirdif, Dubai, UAE

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Description

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 are currently looking for applications for a qualified and experienced Head of Technology Integration to join our Senior Leadership Team in February 2024 (later or earlier start date possible for the right person). 

Star Mirdif has been chosen as the Middle East's regional school for the ISP global Lab Tech project. This means our school is part of a network of LabSchools that we are funding to test innovative EdTech products and services. EdTech LabSchools are eligible for EdTech funding to put in place technology designed to positively impact well defined and measurable learning outcomes. 

The successful candidate will be tasked with leading the ISP Lab School project which is a global initiative to form a guild of EdTech specialists in different regions working on demonstrating the impact of technology focused around the 5 ISP learning pillars; 

Academic achievement

International learning opportunities

EAL and Multilingualism

Life skills competencies

Future pathways 

As such this is an opportunity to have an impact both locally, regionally and potentially internationally.

However, first and foremost beyond technology, we seek someone who is an educator and knows how educators think and what they need to be supported within the classroom. Purposeful use of technology that is used only when it impacts the outcomes of students or improves the workload of teachers is where we see technology at Star Mirdif. We have the infrastructure we need and a great deal of technology all ready for the successful applicant. What is needed next is someone able to bring a vision, strategy and ultimately culture of effective use of educational technology within the school.

An understanding of AI tools and how we can harness this in the near future to support teacher workload and student outcomes would be highly recommended for the position.

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 colleagues who align closely with our vision, mission and values. If you feel you can champion these, then we look forward to you joining the Star Mirdif family for August 2024. 

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 - key responsibilities:

EdTech Strategy & Implementation for LabSchool

Champion the vision of the LabSchool.

Develop and maintain a coherent and purposeful digital technology strategy for Star Mirdif in an ever changing and developing world

Working with the central EdTech team, design, pilot, and implement solutions tailored for the unique environment of the LabSchool.

Professional Development & Training

Lead professional development sessions for teachers, ensuring they are equipped to leverage new technologies effectively.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and development of staff in the use of the tools and approaches being piloted.

Create a feedback loop with educators to refine and adjust the use of technology based on classroom experiences.

Evaluation & Feedback

Implement tools and methodologies to measure the impact of technology on student engagement, learning outcomes, and teacher effectiveness.

Regularly report findings to school leadership, making recommendations for adjustments or further investments as necessary.

Contribution to LabSchool Programme and Guild

Actively participate in the broader LabSchool guild, sharing best practices, challenges, and successes from our LabSchool.

Collaborate with other EdTech leads across the group, driving synergy and cohesion in our approaches to technology-enhanced learning.

Contribute to the creation of resources, case studies, and guidelines for the wider school group, ensuring that successful experiments in the LabSchool can be scaled and replicated.

Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with parents, students, and the wider community to gather feedback on the LabSchool's EdTech initiatives.

Promote the vision and achievements of the LabSchool both internally and externally, through workshops, presentations, and publications.

Change Management and Project Management

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

 

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

Experience: Minimum of 5 years teaching experience and 2 years middle leader or senior leadership experience

Experience of teaching in a British school either internationally or in the UK

Competencies:

High levels of EdTech knowledge and skills

Leadership

Excellent working knowledge of the UK Curriculum and the latest UK practice

Excellent communication skills, and command of the English language, in spoken and written form

A collaborative team-player with excellent personal skills.

Attributes:

Integrity and confidentiality

Internationally minded

Emotional intelligence

Intercultural awareness, creative

Flexible and a can-do attitude

How to apply: Please apply by including:

A CV no more than 2 pages long that gives employment dates and current and previous employer references.

A letter of application addressed to the principal no more than a single page outlining why you are an excellent candidate for the role

Please visit our website & social media to get a flavour of our school. School visits are welcomed, kindly email pa.principal@starmirdif.com to arrange a tour of the school should you wish to look around. Those looking to tour must be suitably qualified for the positions advertised so ensure a CV is also sent across.

About the International Schools Partnership

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 students, colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.

We are here to help our schools. We want them to get better. The best people to run our schools are the people in our schools. We call our way of working the ISP Framework. Our main role is as a critical friend and advisor to our schools.

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 USA, Canada, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Mexico and Peru educate children and students from 2–18 years of age. We have now expanded to 79 schools delivering multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations with over 50,000 students 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 to be 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 that are interested in becoming part of our global group of schools and look forward to welcoming more students and staff to the group.

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.

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