Inclusion Leader (August 2024)

RAK Academy 

RAK Academy is a family of five highly regarded international schools that provide both British and International Baccalaureate curriculum pathways. Our vision is to develop ‘Learning Excellence with a Community Heart’. 

By ensuring excellent leadership at all levels throughout our schools we aim to provide our students with a world class education, which is also based on an ethos of sustainability. 

RAK Academy - Al Rams

Located in northern Ras Al Khaimah city in the Al Rams Township. RAK Academy - Al Rams is a mid-sized primary school delivering an adapted UK National Curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 5 (FS1 to Year 6) and the UAE MOE subjects. RAK Academy - Al Rams is accredited by the British Schools Overseas (BSO), benchmarked against leading international British schools. 

The Role

RAK Academy - Al Rams is looking for a positive, driven, and inspirational Inclusion Leader to join for the Academic Year in 2024- 2025. The successful candidate will have a good knowledge and understanding of teaching children with Additional Support Needs including students who have English as an Additional Language.

The ideal candidate will be able to complete the core roles of an Inclusion Leader:

·     Consultation with staff

·     Planning learning and teaching; including co-operative teaching with class teachers

·     Identification and Assessment of barriers to learning; including second language needs

·     Collegiate working with specialist services

·     Contribute to whole staff professional development

·     Managing the Inclusion Register, IEPs and provision for students who demonstrate gifts or talents

·     Monitoring the intervention process across the school

·     Liaise with colleagues, families and external agencies

Essential:

·     Hold a Bachelor s degree plus a post-graduate qualification in education.

·     Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

·     Hold a formal post-graduate qualification in Inclusion

·     Have a proven track record of meeting students needs in a mainstream school environment

·     Have a proven track record of excellent classroom and pedagogical practice.

·     It is essential to be trained in the British Curriculum

Desirable:

·     Experience within a similar role or position

·     Experience within an inclusion department within the UAE

·     Ability to oversee and implement the analysis of student outcome data

·     Understand curriculum design and the concept of a developing an aspirational, cumulative curriculum

·     Working towards a formally recognised qualification such as a NASENCo qualification

The school offers: 

• A tax-free salary inclusive of housing allowance. 
• Single status candidates and teaching couples are encouraged to apply. 
• Benefits including annual travel allowance, medical insurance, UAE residency visa. 
• Access to our professional development opportunities both internally and externally. 

To apply for this position please use 'QUICK APPLY' 

RAK Academy Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must have undergone a child protection screening to receive an offer of employment. You will be required to provide a Police Verification Check from your home country along with attestation of your qualifications’ and personal documents e.g. Degree, Marriage Certificate etc. The list of checks will be provided to candidates shortlisted for an interview. 

Please note: 

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
• RAK Academy reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.