HEAD OF INCLUSION- SEPT 2023

Business Unit: THE CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL - ABU DHABI

Closing Date 30-Aug-2023

About the Role

We are looking for a Head of Inclusion to assist in the promotion, direction and oversight of high standards of teaching and learning, student achievement and progression through effective inclusion for students with special educational needs Gifted and Talented students and students receiving counselling support. Ensuring inclusive practice is developed and incorporated through all aspects of the school and adhering to ADEK and UAE law and requirements of Inclusive Education. 

The key task of the Head of Inclusion is to ensure that learning support is both efficiently and effectively managed. The range of responsibilities delegated to the Head of Inclusion with regard to provision and coordination is outlined below. It is expected that all legal and statutory requirements are met for students with learning support needs.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage the Inclusion Department

• Implementing an Inclusion ethos on a whole school level with support from SLT

• Manage the professional development of staff in pedagogical best practice, in conjunction with the SLT

• Work with the Safeguarding Officer

About Your Benefits

• A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as Bachelors (QFE 7) and Postgraduate Diploma in a related subject.
• 5 years of experience as an Inclusion Teacher or any other inclusion-related senior leader in a schools.
•  All certificates should be duly attested.
• Should provide experience letter for the same.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country and current country of residence prior to appointment.

About GEMS

Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.

About the School Founded in 1988, the Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi, is an established and high achieving international school that offers an exceptional standard of education based on the British National Curriculum. Located in Abu Dhabi in the UAE, the Cambridge School offers a safe, nurturing and rewarding environment for young learners aged 4-18, from FS2 all the way up to year 13. With a high standard of educational, recreational and specialist facilities, the Cambridge High School offers unrivalled teaching, learning and extra-curricular opportunities to children from all around the world.
http://www.gemscis-abudhabi.com/ About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.

To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

1. Resume/CV
2. Passport-size photograph
3. Passport copy
4. Valid Visa Copy
5. Qualification
6. References

In line with the UAE's Emiratisation goals, GEMS welcomes and encourages applications from UAE nationals to join our fast-growing team.

Important Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.