Inclusion Teacher - Foundations Stage and Key Stage 1 (August 2027)

The Arbor School Dubai; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arbor School in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Inclusion Teacher for Foundation Stage and Primary KS1. You will develop and implement individualized learning plans, support diverse learners and collaborate with Learning Support, teachers, parents and pastoral teams to ensure every child is supported, challenged and empowered.

We value early identification, play-based learning, effective communication, and differentiated teaching to promote wellbeing, independence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Educational Needs, Inclusive Education or a related field.
• Minimum of three years' teaching experience, preferably in inclusion or special needs.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and Key Stage 1 curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inclusive learning experiences aligned with the EYFS framework and KS1.
• Identify learning needs early and implement appropriate support strategies and interventions.
• Develop, implement and review individualized learning plans to support progress.
• Collaborate with class teachers, pastoral teams and parents to support children's needs.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive practices across the school.

Skills

English proficiency

Collaborative teaching

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Arbor School seeks a special individual for an exciting opportunity within our Foundation Stage and Primary School. The successful candidate will play a key role in fulfilling the school's ecological and sustainability vision, while ensuring that every child is supported, challenged and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Role

Recognising the interconnected nature of the cognitive, affective, and participative domains, and their roles in shaping learning, we are pursuing a holistic approach to teaching and learning, designed to prepare learners:

• To understand the interconnected concepts of sustainability, individual and collective well-being, and environmental and social justice.
• To find purpose, meaning and joy in their interactions with the natural world and with each other, and to seek to understand people who are different from themselves.
• To experience a sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy through their actions at home, in school and in the wider world.

Arbor Promise

Arbor teachers are part of a community which is inclusive, fun-loving, and active. Arbor teachers enjoy authentic friendships with their colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders who care for their wellbeing, and are a team in the true sense.

Arbor teachers are resilient in the face of challenge, stable and calm in the face of change, and creative and flexible when solving problems. Arbor teachers bring their passions and interests to enrich our school and are clear that there is an expectation to do so.

We commit to meeting agreed deadlines, communicating proactively with an assumption of positive intent, and sharing a passion for providing an education of the highest quality to our students.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be an experienced and compassionate Inclusion Teacher, responsible for supporting children with a diverse range of learning needs across Foundation Stage and Primary Key Stage 1.

Working closely with the Learning Support and Enrichment Department, classroom teachers, pastoral teams and parents, the successful candidate will develop and implement individualised learning plans and appropriate early interventions to ensure that every child receives the support and challenge they need to thrive.

The role requires a reflective, collaborative and skilled practitioner who understands the importance of early identification, play-based learning, communication and language development, and differentiated teaching approaches.

We are seeking an individual who demonstrates a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing, celebrates individual differences and embraces the unique ecological ethos of The Arbor School.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching, Learning and Inclusion

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in accordance with Arbor's Safeguarding Framework, policies and Code of Conduct.
• Positively and actively promote the Arbor vision, mission and values.
• Ensure professional practice is aligned with the Arbor Staff Handbook and relevant school policies and procedures.
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated and inclusive learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and the British National Curriculum for Key Stage 1.
• Identify additional learning needs at an early stage and implement appropriate support strategies and targeted interventions.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individualised learning plans to support children's academic, social, emotional and developmental progress.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers to adapt teaching approaches, classroom environments and learning resources to ensure accessibility for all children.
• Support the development of early literacy, phonics, numeracy, communication and language skills through appropriate interventions.
• Use observation, assessment and progress-monitoring strategies to identify learning needs, evaluate interventions and inform future planning.
• Promote independence, confidence, resilience and positive self-esteem through nurturing and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Maintain accurate records of children's progress, interventions and support strategies.

Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Support

• Establish a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child feels respected, valued and supported.
• Support children's social, emotional and behavioural development through positive relationships and consistent routines.
• Work closely with pastoral and inclusion teams to support children's individual developmental and wellbeing needs.
• Identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate strategies to support engagement, participation and achievement.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation in accordance with Arbor's behaviour policy and Positive Education approach.
• Maintain effective and supportive communication with parents and carers regarding children's progress, support plans and areas for development.
• Collaborate with external specialists and relevant professionals, where appropriate, to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting children's needs.

Ensuring the Arbor Experience

• Embrace and actively promote Arbor's ecological and sustainability vision through inclusive teaching and learning.
• Support opportunities for children with diverse learning needs to participate fully in outdoor learning, experiential activities and wider school experiences.
• Encourage curiosity, exploration, creativity and independence through play-based and inquiry-led learning.
• Promote Arbor's core values of being Sustainable, Principled, Aspirational, Respectful and Connected.
• Contribute positively to a school culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion and the individual strengths of every learner.

Professional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Learning Support and Enrichment Department, Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 teaching teams and school leadership to ensure consistent and effective inclusive practices.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on differentiation, early intervention strategies and appropriate classroom accommodations.
• Participate actively in professional development and contribute to Arbor's professional learning community.
• Maintain professional standards and conduct in accordance with the Arbor Staff Handbook and school policies.
• Undertake any reasonable additional duties as requested by the relevant school leadership.

Required Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Educational Needs, Inclusive Education or a directly related field.
• A minimum of three years' teaching experience, preferably within an inclusion or special educational needs setting.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and the British National Curriculum at Key Stage 1.
• Experience supporting children with diverse learning needs within Foundation Stage and/or Key Stage 1.
• Experience developing and implementing individualised learning plans, differentiated teaching strategies and early intervention programmes.
• Sound knowledge of early childhood development, including communication and language, early literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional development.
• Ability to use observations, assessments and student progress data to inform teaching and targeted interventions.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents and support staff.
• Fluent or native-level English language skills.
• A patient, empathetic and reflective approach to teaching, with a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing and inclusion.
• A passion for continuous professional development and contributing positively to the Arbor ethos.

Remuneration

A competitive tax-free compensation package will be provided in accordance with the School's policy and UAE labour law regulations.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Arbor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment.

We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective safer recruitment practices, with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to CV and qualification checks, interview, identity checks, criminal record checks and satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).