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Head of Inclusion

Head of Inclusion

Muna British Academy

Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
13 May 2021

Job overview

Aldar Academies are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Inclusion for Al Muna Academy commencing academic year 2021 - 2022 to join our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. Due to planned current and future expansion we are looking to add to our current education team supporting our British, US and IB curricula schools.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Al Muna Academy is located in the centre of the city of Abu Dhabi and is a hugely popular school with a very long waiting list to join based in a vibrant community. It is judged an ‘Outstanding’ primary school by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) serving over 700 students from Nursery – Year 6 and following the National Curriculum of England.

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with the core values and ethos of Aldar Academies and Al Muna Academy and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure that all children on our people of determination register including gifted and talented children make as much progress as possible.

• To provide expert advice and training to colleagues and families to support the learning of children with a range of needs.

• To be an exemplar classroom teacher able to offer support and guidance to staff.

• To liaise closely with colleagues from other schools and outside agencies.

•  To line manage staff employed to support children with needs.

•  To maintain accurate records.

•  To plan and deliver a range of programmes of work to support individual needs.

•  To provide training within and beyond our school to colleagues and families.

•  To be a part of the school pastoral committee.

•  To be able to maintain confidentiality.

Qualification:

• Bachelor Degree in Special Education  or Bachelor’s degree in  Equivalent Field with PGCE or other teacher qualification.

• SEN Qualification (Masters level or external certification on an aspect of SEN).

Minimum Experience:

• Experience of a British Curriculum would be advantageous.

• 6 years of experience in SEN.

• Previous experience in leading SEN / Learning Support in a primary/secondary school.

• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.

Job Specific Knowledge and Skills:

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.

• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.

• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.

• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.

• Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child-centred.

• Ability to lead and manage a team.

• Ability to have difficult conversations around sensitive issues.

• Cultural sensitivity to the needs of our community.

• An efficient and effective communicator.

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

What we offer:

Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child centred and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 20,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing and free child school places. Our future-focussed learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training. Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Academies are keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful on our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to high volume of applications and robust selection process, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 10 business days.

Application:

A covering letter and CV including details of two referees should be sent via TES website.

About Muna British Academy

+971 501 4777

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Muna British Academy opened in September 2009. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, outdoor swimming pool, well stocked library, a large multi-purpose hall and gym, a number of computer suites and outdoor play areas.

Muna British Academy is a very happy, purposeful place for children to learn. Children love coming to our school. We pride ourselves on the progress children make, the quality of relationships in the school and the ways that we ensure that children are safe and well cared for. Although we have almost 100 staff and over 700 pupils, visitors regularly comment on our family atmosphere and happy community feel.

When recruiting staff, we are lucky to be inundated with applications which means that we can pick the very best in the world. All of our teaching staff are experienced, well qualified and motivated to provide the very best education we can. Our class teachers have experience of teaching the English Curriculum and come from the UK and Australia.

It is easy for us to write all these things, but to find out what our school is really like, why not come and see us? We would love to show you around!

For further information about our school, please go to our website www.almunaprimary.sch.ae

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