SENCO - Immediate Start

TES FE News; Salmiya; On-site; KWD 3,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British International School in Kuwait is seeking a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to lead the management of SEN provisions and support students. The ideal candidate will have a recognized teaching qualification and experience in a SENCO role. This position offers a competitive tax-free salary, accommodation, and annual flight allowances.

Benefits

Generous tax-free salary

Annual flight allowance

Furnished accommodation or housing allowance

End-of-service indemnity

Qualifications

• Educational background with a recognized teaching qualification.
• Experience in a SENCO role in an international or British curriculum school.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's SEN provision.
• Develop and implement SEN policies.
• Provide training for staff on SEN topics.
• Oversee student assessments and support plans.
• Engage with parents regarding their child's needs.
• Collaborate with external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

IT skills

Collaboration

Education

Recognized teaching qualification

Postgraduate in Special Educational Needs

Tools

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

Job Overview

Gulf British Academy in Kuwait is seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to join our expanding team.

As a BSO-accredited institution located in state-of-the-art premises, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. Established in 2005, Gulf British Academy is a thriving British International School. The school presently caters for pupils from Pre-KG to Year 11 and will grow year on year to become a 3-18 through school. The recent move into a purpose-built, state-of-the-art building reflects the owners' and senior leaders’ ambition to offer our pupils and staff the very best, and to achieve excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management: Lead and manage the school's Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, ensuring effective support for students with diverse learning needs.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and review SEN policies and procedures in line with current educational standards and best practices.
• Staff Training: Provide training and professional development for staff on SEN-related topics to enhance their understanding and teaching strategies.
• Student Assessment: Oversee the identification and assessment of students with SEN, ensuring appropriate interventions and support plans are in place.
• Parental Engagement: Maintain effective communication with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and support needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with external agencies and specialists to provide comprehensive support for students with SEN.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Educational Background: A recognized teaching qualification and a postgraduate qualification in Special Educational Needs or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in a SENCO role within an international or British curriculum school setting.
  
  

Skills

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster good behaviour and build good relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or police check.
• High level of IT skills with experience in using Google Workspace, Zoom, Gmail, shared drives, etc as well as IT tools to record observations and assessment.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of SEN legislation, policies, and best practices. Familiarity with the British curriculum is advantageous.
  
  

We pride ourselves on welcoming new ideas and we value the opinions of all staff. As a school we are constantly seeking to improve, and we support our staff in their own professional development.

We follow a safer recruitment policy and procedures. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All members of our staff are trained in child protection/safeguarding.

We offer an excellent package for overseas, qualified employees that includes:

• A generous tax-free salary
• Annual flight allowance to and from your home country
• Furnished air-conditioned accommodation or housing allowance
• End-of-service indemnity
  
  

Please check our our website and latest BSO Accreditation Report via the links below.

• Gulf British Academy - https://www.gulfbritishacademy.com/
• GBA BSO Report May 2024 - https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65bca76d28484a6ebba9196d/666b0548605d89cd0ddf9dd6_BSO%20report%20-%20Gulf%20British%20Academy%20Kuwait%20-%2029.04.2024%20-%20final.pdf
  
  

Applications

• Applications are considered upon receipt.
• We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are positively encouraged.
• Interviews will be conducted by Google Meet or in person if you are already based in Kuwait.
• If you do not hear back from us after 5 working days, you should presume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
  
  

Gulf British Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks. This includes an exploration of any gaps in employment and two satisfactory professional references which will be verified.