Head of Inclusion - Dubai Schools

Taaleem is looking for a qualified, enthusiastic, and passionate Head of Inclusion to join our Dubai Schools campus for August 2024 start.

Dubai Schools 

The Dubai Schools Mission is to be a Beacon of Academic Excellence. Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, we work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. We offer an American education that will be guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values which will foster future-ready graduates, driven by pride and tolerance.

The main objective of the Dubai Schools Projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools. 

Primary Purpose of Job:  

The Head of Inclusion has the overall responsibility for ensuring appropriate quality provision, attainment and progress for students identified as Special Educational Needs (SEN), English an as Additional Language (EAL) and Gifted and Talented (G&T). The Head of Inclusion is also responsible to communicating and engaging with parents and a variety of external student support services to ensure that all students have access to appropriate interventions and learning strategies to meet their individual needs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Create and maintain a register of all students with specific educational needs requiring support.
• Create, monitor and review effectiveness of SS policies and procedures.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of the school’s SS policies.
• Effective management of budget and prioritization.
• Tracking the progress and development of targeted students in conjunction with class/subject teachers and team leaders.
• Collect data and analyse student results.
• Support the identification of student needs, including conducting individual assessments as needed.
• Support and monitor the development and review IEPs as appropriate.
• Design and coordinate intervention and ensure effective implementation and provision of programs for students.
• Identify barriers to learning for identified students and share appropriate strategies with staff.
• Mentor and induct new staff within the team.
• Line manage and monitor the performance of ILSAs in school.
• Report back to and meet with teachers and parents as appropriate.
• Provide training and coaching of classroom LAs to extend their knowledge and skills in supporting students to narrow gaps, address areas of need and accelerate learning.
• Maintain high levels of communication with all relevant parties.
• Create and maintain a register of students with extra time exam/assessment accommodations.
• Ensure examination and assessment provision and accommodations are in place for specific students with phase coordinators and subject leaders.
• Delegate sectional responsibilities where appropriate.
• Attend various parent/teacher occasions.
• Develop strategies to most efficiently and effectively assist students targeted.
• Assist as necessary with enrolment and admissions procedures and assessments.
• Resource management
• Conduct and report on student observations.
• Conduct lesson observations and support teacher development.
• Implement effective screening and diagnostic procedures to identify specific learning needs.
• Performance management of staff with focus on differentiation to impact on teaching.
• Receive and act upon Records of Concern where necessary.
• Lead weekly, minute meetings with staff involved in Student Support.
• Ensure regular timetabled meetings with Heads of Section.
•  Ensure transparent and appropriate regularity of meetings with parents, along with classroom/subject teachers.
• Prepare reports as required to meet particular circumstances, i.e. DSIB, SEF, requirements, quarterly reports etc.
• Attendance of SLT meetings (is SLT going to be part of the role so will it be attendance at all SLT meetings as and when necessary to provide updates or advice/guidance as appropriate).
• Initiate, develop and manage effective and supportive relationships with external agencies/providers as appropriate, e.g. Child psychology services.
• Ensure any specific or critical action required for any students is shared with staff as necessary and that PD, if required, is provided.
• Develop opportunities across Taaleem for professional sharing and development.

The Dubai Schools provide Medical Insurance to all employees under its sponsorship, during their employment, as per the UAE Labour Law. The insurance will cover the medical expenses within defined individual annual limits and as per the terms and conditions of the prevailing medical insurance policy.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Employment visa
• Taaleem provided accommodation or housing allowance
• Medical insurance for self, spouse, and two children
• Annual flight allowance for self
• Relocation allowance
• Tuition Fee Discount

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click apply and ensure a copy of your CV and cover letter is attached to accompany your application.

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.