Inclusion Teacher - SEND and Gifted Education

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling support for eligible孩子

Private medical insurance

Annual airfare

End-of-service gratuity

Job summary

GEMS Education is seeking an Inclusion Teacher for SEND and Gifted Education in Dubai to strengthen inclusive provision across ages 3–18 within a British curriculum setting.

The role combines direct student support with collaboration, staff development, assistive technology, and multidisciplinary coordination, aiming to ensure equity, participation, and progress for all learners.

Qualifications

• UK-approved qualification in inclusion or related SEN field.
• Master's degree in Special Educational Needs, Inclusion, or related discipline preferred.
• Relevant PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Inclusion leader or senior inclusion practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support Students of Determination and gifted learners.
• Develop, implement, review, and update Individualized Education Plans with stakeholders.
• Deliver structured in-class, small-group, and individual interventions based on need.
• Differentiate curriculum, activities, resources, and assessment methods to improve access.

Skills

Special needs

SEND provision

Students of Determination

Gifted education

Individualized Education Plans

Inclusion leadership

British curriculum

KHDA inclusion

UAE education policy

Universal Design for Learning

MTSS

Differentiated instruction

Targeted interventions

Provision mapping

Student progress

Assistive technology

Accessibility tools

Gifted enrichment

Parent consultation

Teacher coaching

Staff training

External coordination

Transition planning

Safeguarding

Educational research

Data-informed practice

Education

UK-approved qualification in inclusion

Master's in SEN/Inclusion

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Inclusion Teacher - SEND and Gifted Education Job Snapshot Role: Inclusion Teacher - SEND and Gifted Education Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Special Education Experience: Minimum 3 years in school inclusion leadership Job Type: Full-time

Inclusion Teacher - SEND and Gifted Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialist Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for an experienced educator who can strengthen inclusive provision for Students of Determination, learners with special educational needs, and gifted students. GEMS School of Research and Innovation is hiring a qualified inclusion professional to deliver individualized support, coordinate evidence-based interventions, and help every student access and progress within the British curriculum. The position combines direct student support with teacher collaboration, family engagement, staff development, assistive technology, and multidisciplinary coordination. It is suited to a reflective, research-minded educator who understands inclusive practice across the full 3-18 age range and can contribute to a technologically advanced learning environment.

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Special Education

Salary: 14000-22000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Inclusion Teacher will ensure that Students of Determination, SEND learners, and gifted students receive meaningful, appropriately challenging, and equitable learning experiences. The role will translate assessment evidence into practical classroom strategies, targeted interventions, and Individualized Education Plans that improve participation, independence, attainment, and wellbeing. Working across Pre-Prep, Prep, Secondary, and Sixth Form, the Inclusion Teacher will partner with classroom teachers, counselors, school leaders, parents, external specialists, and support staff. The post also contributes to the school 's wider research and innovation agenda by using assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, data-informed planning, and emerging educational tools to remove barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and support students with special educational needs, disabilities, additional learning needs, and exceptional abilities.
• Develop, implement, review, and update Individualized Education Plans in consultation with teachers, parents, students, and specialists.
• Deliver structured in-class, small-group, and individual interventions based on assessed need.
• Differentiate curriculum content, learning activities, resources, and assessment methods to improve access and progress.
• Support gifted students through appropriate extension, enrichment, acceleration, and personalized learning pathways.
• Work with teachers to embed inclusive strategies within everyday classroom practice.
• Use assessment evidence and progress data to determine intervention priorities and evaluate impact.
• Maintain accurate student profiles, provision maps, intervention records, review notes, and confidential documentation.
• Apply multi-tiered systems of support to address academic, behavioral, communication, sensory, social, and emotional needs.
• Promote Universal Design for Learning principles across curriculum planning and lesson delivery.
• Select and use assistive technologies that improve communication, accessibility, organization, independence, and engagement.
• Liaise with counselors, therapists, educational psychologists, medical professionals, and other external specialists.
• Lead or contribute to review meetings, case conferences, parent consultations, and transition planning.
• Guide teaching assistants and learning support staff in delivering appropriate student support.
• Provide practical coaching and professional development to teachers on inclusion, differentiation, and intervention strategies.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of inclusive provision across different phases of the school.
• Ensure practice reflects KHDA inclusion expectations, UAE education policy, British curriculum requirements, and international guidance.
• Support smooth transitions between year groups, school phases, external providers, and post-school destinations.
• Contribute to school improvement planning, inclusion audits, policy development, and quality assurance.
• Participate actively in extracurricular activities, enrichment programmes, and community events.
• Maintain a safeguarding-first approach and follow all child protection, student welfare, health, and safety procedures.

Ideal Profile

• UK-approved qualification in inclusion or special educational needs relevant to children and young people.
• Master 's degree in Special Educational Needs, Inclusion, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• Relevant PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Inclusion leader or senior inclusion practitioner.
• International school experience within a high-performing educational environment.
• Experience working across a through-school setting covering ages 3-18 is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in improving inclusion systems, interventions, student access, and educational outcomes.
• Current knowledge of inclusion policy and effective practice in the UAE, United Kingdom, and international education.
• Familiarity with KHDA Inclusion guidelines and UAE education requirements is strongly preferred.
• Practical experience managing Individualized Education Plans, provision mapping, student reviews, and targeted interventions.
• Sound understanding of multi-tiered systems of support and graduated response models.
• Experience supporting both Students of Determination and gifted learners.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning and evidence-based intervention frameworks.
• Confidence using assistive technology and digital accessibility tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use student data to evaluate provision and guide decisions.
• Excellent communication skills for working with families, teachers, leadership teams, specialists, and external agencies.
• Reflective, solution-focused, and committed to continuous professional improvement.
• Genuine commitment to equity, belonging, student wellbeing, and ambitious educational outcomes.
• UK-enhanced DBS clearance or an equivalent police background check is required before appointment.

Skills Set

• Special educational needs
• SEND provision
• Students of Determination
• Gifted education
• Individualized Education Plans
• Inclusion leadership
• British curriculum
• KHDA Inclusion Framework
• UAE education policy
• Universal Design for Learning
• Multi-tiered systems of support
• Differentiated instruction
• Targeted interventions
• Provision mapping
• Student progress monitoring
• Assistive technology
• Accessibility tools
• Gifted learner enrichment
• Parent consultation
• Teacher coaching
• Staff training
• External specialist coordination
• Transition planning
• Safeguarding
• Educational research
• Data-informed practice

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to shape inclusive education within a future-focused school that invests heavily in research, artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual and augmented reality, specialist learning environments, and personalized education. The Inclusion Teacher will have access to advanced resources and professional partnerships that support innovative approaches to SEND, gifted education, accessibility, and student development.

The employment package includes:

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Individual fully furnished accommodation.
• Free schooling support for eligible children.
• Private medical insurance.
• Annual airfare to the employee 's country of residence.
• End-of-service gratuity.
• Professional learning and leadership development opportunities.
• Exposure to research-driven teaching and advanced educational technologies.
• Career mobility across the international GEMS Education network.
• Complimentary access to GEMS Rewards discounts for travel, hotels, dining, retail, and daily lifestyle services.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a globally established private education provider with a 65-year legacy of school development, teacher growth, and educational innovation. GEMS School of Research and Innovation in Dubai combines the British curriculum with personalized learning, advanced technology, industry engagement, and research-led practice. Its inclusive through-school model supports students from early years to Sixth Form while preparing them for university, employment, and rapidly evolving future careers.