Head Of Inclusion

Gamma Holdings.; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Free tuition for children

Job summary

Gamma Holdings operates a UK curriculum school in Dubai and is seeking a Head of Inclusion with deep knowledge of the KHDA framework. The role requires proven leadership of SEN provision, extensive collaboration with families, teachers, and external agencies, and the ability to implement IEPs across the school.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Special Education, a certified teaching qualification, and at least two years’ UAE experience leading inclusion with DSIB

Qualifications

• Experience leading a successful Inclusion team in the UAE and having led DSIB inspections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee strategic SEN policy and provision to support individual student needs.
• Lead the inclusion team and manage learning support staff to improve pupil progress.
• Use assessment tools to identify students’ needs and monitor SEN progress.
• Collaborate with admissions, phase heads and teachers to assess prospective students before enrollment.
• Provide regular updates on pupil progress through reports and meetings with parents.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education

Certified teaching qualification

Job description

Head of Inclusion

We are currently recruiting a well-qualified and experienced Head of Inclusion to join our reputed UK curriculum school in Dubai. The role requires a thorough understanding of the KHDA Inclusion framework and experience with schools of repute in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the strategic development of special education needs policy and provision in the school to support individual student needs.
• Lead the inclusion team, manage learning support teachers, LSAs and support staff to improve pupil progress and attainment.
• Use a variety of assessment tools to identify students’ needs.
• Work with admissions team and phase heads to ensure all prospective students are accurately assessed prior to enrollment.
• Monitor and assess SEN students & Gift and talented students’ progress and attainment through observations in the classroom and meetings with teachers and parents.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, the school leadership team, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor IEPs.
• Provide regular updates on pupil progress through written reports and meetings with parents.
• Make referrals and liaise with professionals including psychologists, health and social care providers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to classroom teachers on supporting pupils with SEN.
• Support teachers to develop modified lesson plans, schemes of work and learning programmes for pupils with SEN.
• Support teachers to implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom.
• Manage and advise on the resources for SEN provision.
• Lead CPD briefings, projects and activities.
• Develop and maintain systems for keeping pupil records, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Manage the inclusion register and associated documents for accuracy and transparency.
• Oversee the teaching and support of our SEND and G&T students across the school.
• Liaise with all stakeholders including parents, external therapists and external providers; analyse school local and national data and develop strategies and interventions.
• Keep up to date with national and local policies related to SEN and cascade information to colleagues.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education.
• A certified teaching qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a successful Inclusion team in the UAE and having led DSIB inspections.

Benefits

• Tax‑free salary
• Medical insurance
• Free tuition fees for children in affiliated group schools
• Other benefits in accordance with UAE labor laws