Inclusion Teacher - Special Education

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Visa and residency support

Airfare to residence

Job summary

GEMS Founders School - Nad Al Hamar in Dubai is seeking an Inclusion Teacher to join its founding team for an October 2026 start. You will support students with additional learning needs, develop intervention strategies, and help implement inclusive education within a new British curriculum school.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, curriculum differentiation, and ongoing assessment to raise attainment and wellbeing for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent where applicable.
• Newly qualified teachers with specialist preparation encouraged.
• Experience in inclusion and differential instruction is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist educational support for students with additional learning needs.
• Identify learning barriers through assessment and collaboration with colleagues.
• Plan targeted interventions addressing academic and developmental needs.
• Deliver individual, small-group and classroom-based support.
• Differentiate curriculum content and assessment in collaboration with teachers.
• Establish clear targets and monitor progress against priorities.
• Contribute to inclusive practices across the founding school.

Skills

Special Education

SEND support

Inclusive education

Learning support

National Curriculum for England

British curriculum

Differentiated instruction

Targeted intervention

Individual intervention

Small-group intervention

Learning needs assessment

Personalised learning

Student support planning

Progress monitoring

Formative assessment

Curriculum adaptation

Scaffolding

Classroom accommodations

Inclusive classroom practice

Student engagement

Confidence development

Student independence

Teacher collaboration

Early Years support

Primary learning support

Middle School learning support

Safeguarding

Student wellbeing

Education

Bachelor of Special Education

Master’s SEN

QTS

Job description

Inclusion Teacher - Special Education Job Snapshot Role: Inclusion Teacher - Special Education Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Special Education Experience: Newly qualified and experienced teachers considered Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Inclusion Teacher - Special Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity at GEMS Founders School - Nad Al Hamar for an October 2026 start. The school is hiring a qualified inclusion specialist to join its founding team, support students with additional learning needs, establish effective intervention and differentiation practices, and help shape inclusive education within a new British curriculum school.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Special Education Salary: 12000-18000 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 Joining a newly opened school gives the Inclusion Teacher an opportunity to help establish support systems rather than simply inherit existing practices. The teacher will contribute to the development of inclusive classroom approaches, student support processes, assessment methods and intervention strategies as GEMS Founders School - Nad Al Hamar grows from its initial FS1 to Year 8 provision towards a complete FS1 to Year 13 school. The position is particularly focused on ensuring students with additional learning needs can participate confidently in the National Curriculum for England. Working alongside classroom teachers and school colleagues, the Inclusion Teacher will combine specialist knowledge with practical strategies that improve curriculum access, academic progress, wellbeing and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist educational support for students with additional learning needs.
• Help identify individual learning barriers through assessment, observation and collaboration with teaching colleagues.
• Plan targeted interventions that respond to students ' academic, developmental and learning requirements.
• Deliver individual, small-group and appropriate classroom-based support.
• Develop personalised strategies that enable students to participate successfully in mainstream learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to differentiate curriculum content, classroom activities and assessment.
• Recommend appropriate scaffolding, accommodations and teaching approaches for individual learners.
• Establish clear learning targets and monitor progress against identified priorities.
• Use assessment evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify provision where necessary.
• Support students in developing confidence, independence, engagement and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Maintain high expectations while recognising different learning profiles and developmental needs.
• Contribute to effective assessment and progress-monitoring procedures for students receiving additional support.
• Build constructive relationships with students and create an environment where individual differences are respected.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to establish consistent inclusion practices across the newly opened school.
• Communicate clearly with relevant members of the school community regarding student needs and educational provision.
• Contribute ideas and practical expertise as the school 's inclusion systems, curriculum and learning culture develop.
• Participate in professional development and use feedback to strengthen specialist teaching practice.
• Support enrichment, school events and wider activities that encourage participation by students with different learning needs.
• Maintain safeguarding, student wellbeing and professional standards throughout all educational activities.
• Follow the school 's commitment to helping students Grow, Flourish, Honour through inclusive and aspirational practice.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor of Special Education or Special Educational Needs, Master 's degree in Special Educational Needs, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent where applicable.
• Newly qualified teachers with appropriate specialist preparation are encouraged to apply.
• Experienced Inclusion Teachers seeking to contribute to a new British curriculum school are also welcomed.
• Genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional learning needs.
• Strong understanding of effective differentiation and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of assessment approaches used to identify needs and monitor student progress.
• Ability to design positive and engaging learning experiences for students requiring additional support.
• Commitment to maintaining ambitious expectations for learners with differing educational needs.
• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.
• Organised approach to planning, intervention and student progress monitoring.
• Positive attitude towards professional learning and continued development.
• Ability to contribute constructively within a founding school team and adapt as the school expands.

Skills Set

• Special Education
• SEND support
• SEN support
• Inclusive education
• Learning support
• National Curriculum for England
• British curriculum
• Differentiated instruction
• Targeted intervention
• Individual intervention
• Small-group intervention
• Learning needs assessment
• Personalised learning
• Student support planning
• Progress monitoring
• Formative assessment
• Curriculum adaptation
• Scaffolding
• Classroom accommodations
• Inclusive classroom practice
• Student engagement
• Confidence development
• Student independence
• Teacher collaboration
• Early Years support
• Primary learning support
• Middle School learning support
• Safeguarding
• Student wellbeing

Why Join Us

GEMS Founders School - Nad Al Hamar opened in August 2026, making this October appointment an opportunity to become part of the school 's founding educational team. The successful teacher can contribute directly to the development of inclusion practices, curriculum delivery and school culture as the campus expands year by year from FS1 to Year 13. Early Career Teachers can benefit from dedicated ECT programmes, mentorship and structured professional development, while experienced teachers have access to broader CPD and career progression opportunities across GEMS Education. The remuneration package includes a competitive tax-free salary, free schooling, private medical insurance, visa and residency support, airfare to the employee 's country of residence, end-of-service gratuity and access to GEMS Rewards.

About the Company

GEMS Education operates GEMS Founders School - Nad Al Hamar as the newest member of its established Founders family in Dubai. The purpose-built British curriculum school opened in August 2026 and follows the National Curriculum for England, with a focus on academic achievement, inclusion, wellbeing and character development under its Grow, Flourish, Honour vision.