Secondary - Inclusion Teacher (August 2027)

the Arbor School; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free compensation

KHDA and MOHRE safeguarding alignment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Arbor School in Abu Dhabi seeks a dedicated Secondary Inclusion Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs across the Secondary School. You will collaborate with the Learning Support and Enrichment Department, classroom teachers and families to implement tailored interventions and ensure students receive the necessary support to thrive.

You will employ a holistic, reflective teaching approach, align with the British curriculum, and promote independence, confidence and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years' teaching experience in inclusion or SEN settings.
• Strong understanding of the British curriculum at Secondary level.
• Experience developing individualised learning plans and differentiated teaching.
• Fluent or native-level English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote welfare of all students in line with Arbor policies.
• Plan and deliver differentiated, inclusive learning experiences meeting individual needs.
• Develop, implement and review individualised learning plans and targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt curriculum and assessment for accessibility.
• Maintain records of student progress and support strategies.

Skills

Inclusion teaching

Differentiated instruction

Student wellbeing

English language proficiency

Collaboration with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education (SEN/Inclusive Education)

Job description

Job description

Job overview

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

The Arbor School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Secondary Inclusion Teacher to join our Learning Support and Enrichment Department from August 2027.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated teacher with a strong understanding of inclusive education and a genuine commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to provide tailored learning experiences, promote independence and confidence, and work collaboratively with colleagues and families to ensure positive academic and personal outcomes for every student.

Enough For All, For Ever

The Arbor School opened in 2018 with a very different vision of what education could and should be - experiential, authentic and inspired by the natural beauty, human ingenuity, and profound ecological and social challenges of the Arabian Peninsula.

The cultivation of a learning community uniquely committed to understanding and restoring the health of ecological and human communities as interconnected parts of a whole requires equal parts optimism, ambition, and humility. A fundamental belief in the inherent goodness of people and their capacity to act with empathy and compassion underscores the sense of hope that is fundamental to learning for a sustainable future.

The resilience and determination to tackle challenges that have grown to global proportions are essential to finding sustainable solutions and orchestrating the social changes needed to grow them to scale. The realisation that comes from recognising that we are all students – never a master – drives our commitment to ignite a lifelong love of learning.

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.

The 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 students with a diverse range of learning needs across the Secondary School.

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 interventions to ensure that students receive the support and challenge they need to thrive.

The role requires a reflective, collaborative and skilled practitioner who can adapt teaching approaches, monitor student progress and promote an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued, confident and supported.

We are seeking an individual who demonstrates a genuine commitment to student 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 students 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 that meet the individual needs of students.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individualised learning plans and targeted interventions to support student progress.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to adapt curriculum content, teaching strategies and assessment approaches to ensure accessibility for all learners.
• Support students with additional learning needs to access the British curriculum across the Secondary School.
• Use appropriate assessment tools, observations and student progress data to identify learning needs, monitor attainment and inform future interventions.
• Promote independent learning, confidence, resilience and positive self-esteem among students.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, interventions and support strategies.

Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Support

• Establish a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student feels respected, valued and supported.
• Work closely with pastoral and inclusion teams to support students' academic, emotional and social development.
• Identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate strategies to support student engagement and achievement.
• Promote positive behaviour, mutual respect and independence in accordance with Arbor's behaviour policy and Positive Education approach.
• Maintain effective communication with parents and carers regarding student progress, support plans and areas for development.
• Collaborate with external specialists and relevant professionals, where appropriate, to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.

Ensuring the Arbor Experience

• Embrace and actively promote Arbor's ecological and sustainability vision through inclusive teaching and learning.
• Support opportunities for students with diverse learning needs to participate fully in school activities, enrichment programmes and wider learning experiences.
• Encourage student curiosity, independence and a sense of belonging within the Arbor community.
• 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, teaching colleagues and school leadership to ensure consistent and effective inclusive practices.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on appropriate teaching strategies, differentiation and 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, 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 British curriculum at Secondary School level.
• Experience developing and implementing individualised learning plans and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education practices and approaches to supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Ability to use assessment tools 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 student 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

The 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).