Secondary Inclusion Leader (September 2026)

GEMS ROYAL DUBAI SCHOOL - DUBAI; Dubai; On-site; AED 145,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious British curriculum institution in Dubai seeks a dynamic educator to lead inclusion across Key Stage 3, providing outstanding teaching and fostering student development. The ideal candidate will have a recognized UK teaching qualification (with QTS), a strong commitment to excellence and creativity, and excellent interpersonal skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver excellent teaching and learnings experiences in a diverse classroom.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of alternative pathways for students.

Responsibilities

• Lead inclusion across Key Stage 3 and beyond.
• Ensure effective assessment and reporting of student progress.
• Engage in extracurricular activities to foster community.
• Collaborate effectively with all stakeholders.

Skills

Inclusion leadership knowledge

Outstanding teaching ability

Interpersonal skills

Creativity in teaching

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Recognised UK teaching qualification (with QTS)

Job description

GEMS Royal Dubai School is a vibrant, premium British curriculum school, currently educating students from FS1 to Year 8. We are proudly expanding to include a Nursery in January 2026 and Year 9 in September 2026, with a strategic growth plan leading to Year 13. With a diverse student body of over 850 students from more than 48 nationalities, our school combines a strong sense of community with a commitment to the highest academic standards. As we continue to grow, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our new, purpose-built secondary campus in September 2026 — a state-of-the-art facility designed to further enrich the world-class education we offer.

Job Purpose

To teach and lead inclusion across Key Stage 3 (growing into Key Stage 4 and 5) enabling an outstanding, holistic, and dynamic experience for our students which lead to exceptionally high outcomes.

Application Process

If you have a recognised UK teaching qualification (with QTS), can bring a dynamic and innovative approach to our exciting expansion, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students, then we would welcome your application.

Skills

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Be committed to the pursuit of excellence for all learners, including those with additional needs, high performing students and English Language learners.
• Demonstrate very strong knowledge of inclusion leadership and practice across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5, including alternative pathways.
• Deliver consistently outstanding teaching and learning experiences, collaborating and sharing best practice, using student data to optimise progress by planning and personalising learning.
• Ensure effective and rigorous assessment, recording and reporting of students’ provision, progress and attainment.
• Have a High-Performance Mindset, being reflective and solution focused.
• Be creative and enthusiastic in approach to teaching.
• Be committed to the safeguarding of, and the personal and social development of students.
• Work effectively with colleagues, students, parents and outside agencies using excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have aspiration to work in a World-Class school with real prospects for career enhancement.
• Make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events.
• Actively pursue your own professional development as a teacher/leader, keeping abreast of current research and UK best practice.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the CEO and Principal.