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At Star International School, Mirdif, teachers and staff work alongside students to guide, inspire and support them every step of the way. Our specialised team uphold the principle of “Accountability with Kindness” with local and international experience and expertise. They engage in continuous professional development, embracing a “Research Informed, Wellbeing Aware” approach to stay at the forefront of educational practice. Together, they foster an inspiring, nurturing environment where every student thrives.
Neal Oates
Campus Principal
Jabeen Hayat
Vice Principal & Head of Primary
Adnaan Mukhtar
Assistant Head of Secondary-Head of Pastoral & Sixthform
Allan Forbes
Head of Secondary
Bethanie Leary
Assistant Head of EYFS
Carlie Farish
Head of Inclusion
Channelle Ownes
Assistant Head of Primary
Clive Gibson
Assistant Principal - Education Technology
Jennifer Ambanpola
Mahmoud Abdalla
Assistant Head- Head of Arabic & Islamic
Mariam Yassin
Deputy Head of Primary
Mark Macinnes
Assistant Principal - Data, Reporting & Systems
Mohammed Shah Ali
Assistant Head of Secondary - Curriculum & Data
Nargis Upadhey
Head of EYFS
Reena Oates
Deputy Head of Secondary
Zoe Sutcliffe
Assistant Head of Secondary - Learning & Teaching
Jabeen Hayat oversees the Primary phase, ensuring a seamless blend of academic rigor and care. Her leadership fosters a nurturing atmosphere where young learners thrive and develop holistically.
Safeguarding Lead
Deputy Lead of Safeguarding
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