Head of Inclusion - UK curriculum School

Gamma Holdings.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An international education provider in Dubai is seeking a Director of Inclusion to lead their special education initiatives. This role focuses on developing policies and overseeing a team dedicated to supporting students with special needs. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education and significant experience in leading inclusion teams, especially within the UAE. Benefits include tax-free salary, medical insurance, and free tuition for children in affiliated schools.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Free tuition fees for children

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience leading a successful Inclusion team in the UAE.
• Experience with DSIB inspections.
• Passionate about supporting students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee special education needs policy.
• Lead the inclusion team and manage support staff.
• Provide advice and guidance to teachers on SEN.

Skills

Leadership

Assessment Tools

Curriculum Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Special Education

Certified Teaching Qualification

Job description

LEAMS Education encompassing British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai is guided by our cohesive philosophy. We are committed to fostering the career growth and development of our employees aligning with our Learning and Development objectives. Our team is brought together through dynamic Continuous Professional Development programs facilitating the sharing of knowledge ideas and best practices among peers. We offer enticing job opportunities including longterm employment with taxfree salary medical insurance free tuition fees for children in affiliated group schools and other benefits in accordance with UAE labor laws.

Prime 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.
• Experience of using 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 including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents.
• Work 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 (this could include 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 develop and implement effective teaching and behaviour management approaches in the classroom.
• Manage and advise on the resources for SEN provision.
• Leading 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 to ensure 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 appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Keep up to date with national and local policies related to SEN and cascade information to colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor or masters Degree in Special Education.
• A certified teaching qualification such as .
• At least 2 years of experience leading a successful Inclusion team in the UAE and having led DSIB inspections.
• Passionate candidates please apply with your detailed resume and availability to join.

Required Experience

• Director