Head of Inclusion - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Teach Away

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description
Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1


Student Level:

  • Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School
  • University Graduate

Requirements:


  • Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 3 years of teaching experience

  • Major: Special Education
  • Required Certificates:
  • Teaching Credential/License
    Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or relevant postgraduate qualification. Master's degree in SEN desirable.

Minimum Experience:
A minimum of 3 years experience in the field of SEN.


Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:


  • Evidence of implementing strategic initiatives and impact within a school.
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading a special education or inclusion team.
  • Experience in maintaining accurate and meaningful SEN registers and developing highquality IEPs and intervention plans.
  • Capacity to identify a range of need types and/or development delays.
  • Experience in administering standardized assessments to inform provision.
  • Experience in delivering a range of specific intervention programs and be confident in the measures needed to prove effectiveness.
  • Proven capacity to utilize data to monitor and track SoD progress and attainment.
  • To be approachable, professional, calm, and knowledgeable.
  • To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
  • Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
  • A high level of professionalism and consideration for the wellbeing of children.
  • Warmth, empathy, credibility, selfbelief, integrity, drive and childcentered.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team.
  • To be able to prioritize workload and multitask.
  • IT Literate and familiar with online technologies to aid in 21stcentury teaching.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multicultural environment.

Application:

A cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be sent via the portal.


Job Benefits:

What we offer:

Aldar Education is a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE.

We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders.

We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places.

Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training.


Job Description:

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding
Head of Inclusion for Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in the academic year


Muna British Academy is in the heart of the city of Abu Dhabi and was recently rated 'Outstanding' by ADEK - Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) Serving over 700 students from Nursery - Year 6 we follow the National Curriculum of England.

The school is a vibrant community.


This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.


Purpose:


To promote effective inclusion and ensure that all children on our special needs register, including gifted and talented children make as much progress as possible.

To provide expert advice and training to colleagues and families to support the learning of children with a range of learning needs.


Responsibilities:


  • Be an exemplary classroom teacher, supporting and guiding staff on SEN and inclusion to promote high standards of educational achievement.
  • Encourage and promote inclusion across the school at all levels.
  • To communicate effectively to lead, manage, and inspire others.
  • Liaise closely with colleagues from other schools, outside agencies, and other professionals.
  • Line manage staff employed to support children with needs.
  • Maintain accurate records, IEPs, and coordinate care plans.
  • Plan and deliver a range of programs of work to support individual needs.
  • Be a part of the school pastoral committee and support the rollout of initiatives to promote inclusion in the School.
  • Maintain SEN registers and rigorous data of progress, attainment, and provisions. Review whole school assessment data and conduct assessments to identify priority areas and/or pupils for targeted intervention.
  • Participate in the development of behavior policy/promoting pupils' selfesteem and manage student behavior in line with the whole school policy.
  • To be able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Provide training within and beyond our school to colleagues and families.
  • Provide full induction and training for the school Inclusion team and Inclusion assistants.
  • Participate in the admissions, evaluations, assessments, and subsequent transitions of SoD. This includes monitoring standards and pupils' progress, including preparation for and action from year group progress meetings and dat
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