Strategic Inclusion Lead: Special Education

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in Dubai seeks an Inclusion Lead to drive the strategic and operational management of SEND/Inclusive education across the school. You will shape systems linking assessment, IEPs, classroom differentiation and targeted interventions to measurable student outcomes.

The role requires leading an Inclusion team, building staff capability and engaging families while aligning with UAE regulatory requirements and school improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification (B.Ed, PGCE or equivalent).
• Relevant UAE teaching qualification per UAE requirements.
• Recognised SEND / Inclusion qualification or substantial professional development in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the school’s inclusive education strategy.
• Establish procedures for identifying, assessing and supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Direct the Inclusion team, clarify responsibilities and maintain high standards of specialist provision.
• Partner with senior leaders to integrate inclusion priorities into curriculum design and school improvement plans.
• Oversee Individual Education Plans and ensure targets, interventions and support strategies are regularly reviewed.
• Coordinate with counsellors, therapists and external specialists for holistic support.

Skills

Inclusion leadership

SEN support

Differentiated instruction

Progress monitoring

Team leadership

Parent engagement

Education

B.Ed / PGCE or equivalent

UAE teaching qualification

SEND / Inclusion qualification

Job description

GEMS Education in Dubai seeks an Inclusion Lead to drive the strategic and operational management of SEND/Inclusive education across the school. You will shape systems linking assessment, IEPs, classroom differentiation and targeted interventions to measurable student outcomes.

The role requires leading an Inclusion team, building staff capability and engaging families while aligning with UAE regulatory requirements and school improvement goals.