Junior School SENDCo

Who we are and what we stand for

Established with the objective of providing the same high-quality education in Dubai as that of our UK founding school Kent College Canterbury, both schools promote the core values of integrity, tolerance and respect. We aim to provide each pupil with an individual educational pathway that will fully prepare them for adult life

Vision: Developing the full potential of each indivudual

Mission: To develop happy pupils in an engaging, enabling and empowering environment, based on traditional core values in pursuit of career readiness and excellent

Values: Integrity, Tolerance and Respect

KCD Students

We set much store by the attributes of our own KCD Learner Profile, through which our pupils aspire to key qualities and values that will help them deal with the challenges of the lives that lie ahead of them. Team working, problem-solving, and independent thinking are given a high status in school life, in order to build pupils’ self-confidence and leadership skills. Our competitive House system underpins many school activities and events and gives pupils an additional sense of identity and loyalty.

KCD Staff

A KCD teacher is guided by the principles outlined in the KCD Staff Charter, embodying values such as professionalism, collaboration, and commitment to continuous development. Committed to fostering a positive and supportive educational community, a KCD teacher embraces the 21 key commitments, including teamwork, confidentiality, and prioritises the wellbeing of both students and colleagues.

Curriculum

At Kent College we follow the British national curriculum, through to GCSE and A-level. Arabic and Moral Education are also core subjects in the curriculum across the age range, and we place a very high priority on the extra-curricular programme that complements the academic curriculum.

Wellbeing

The wellbeing of our pupils, staff, and community is the cornerstone of our educational approach. At KCD, we understand that true academic success goes hand in hand with social and emotional wellbeing. Our commitment to nurturing the whole child is evident in the guidance and opportunities we provide, ensuring that every student thrives not only academically but also socially and emotionally. As a member of our dedicated staff, you will play a pivotal role in supporting colleagues, students, and families to achieve holistic success. Come be a part of KCD, where wellbeing is not just a priority, but a way of life.

Creative Arts

We also understand the powerful influence that the creative and performing arts have on a pupil’s personal development and know that they help to complete the circle of experience and self-confidence that we look for in all our pupils. In the school’s impressive auditorium, concerts and drama productions involve performers across the whole school from Year 3 to Year 13, delightful year group productions in the Junior School reveal the talents of the future, and our dancers impress audiences with their confidence and musicality. Art and Design Technology are also given a high profile, and the work on display around the school proclaims the quality of teaching and the pupils’ ability.

Sport

At KCD, we proudly maintain our status as one of the premier sports schools in Dubai. Our dedicated Physical Education team receives unwavering support from all staff to uphold the high standards of our diverse sports offerings. Sport plays a key role in achieving our overarching goal of wellbeing for staff, pupils, and the community, and we are in search of enthusiastic staff members eager to contribute to our sporting initiatives. Join us at KCD, where a commitment to excellence in sports is not just a tradition, but a dynamic part of our holistic approach to education and wellbeing.

Community

At KCD, we embrace the vital role of community in shaping the success of our pupils. We place great emphasis on building effective, respectful, and collaborative relationships with our families, understanding that their involvement is integral to the overall achievement of our students. We value excellent communication skills and empathy as essential qualities in our staff, as we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels heard and understood.

Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and police and criminal records. All employees resident in the UAE are subject to the laws of the United Arab Emirates and the regulations of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).