Head of Inclusion -Whole School (AY 2022/2023)

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Inclusion (Whole School) for Al Yasmina Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing next academic year 2022-2023.

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. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Areas of Responsibilities: 

•    Plan and deliver interventions, across the whole academy.

•    Coordinate in class support for targeted children.

•    Writing and reviewing of IEPs.

•    Implementation of targets.

•    Liaising with teachers and advising.

•    Management of HLTAs, CAs, SEN teachers and Inclusion Assistants.

•    Responsible for the development of timetables.

•    Regular analysis of data, that will then inform planning and provision.

•    Classroom observation of children and appropriate strategies then disseminated to class/subject teachers.

•    Regular updating of Edukey.or other online reporting tool

•    Delivering of training to staff.

•    Arrange meetings with parents to support POD children.

•    Work closely with external agencies to support parents of and students with POD.

•    Attending line managements with the Assistant Principal, where key information about students is shared and discussed.

•    Attend Aldar Head of Inclusion meetings.

•    Liaise with the Head of Inclusions across Aldar.

•    Coordination of access arrangements for IGCSE, GCSE, and A-Level. 

•    Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department’s resources budget

•    Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety regulations are observed at all times

•    Contribute to the ECA Programme. 

•    Undertake duties as part of the staff duty team

•    Cover for absent colleagues and invigilate examinations as required.

Specific Responsibilities: 

•    Provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters

•    Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities;

•    Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the Academy

•    Offer targeted support in both the primary and secondary phases after school (two after school sessions a week) Complete administrative and organizational tasks related to the duties of a class teacher

•    Be prepared to supervise pupils before and after academy and during lunch breaks 

•    Have good subject knowledge in both the primary and secondary curriculum in order to enable effective teaching;

•    Establish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct;

•    Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;

•    Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the academy, and pupils; 

•    Contribute to the corporate life of the academy through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the leadership and management of the academy;

•    Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, Review days and events with partner academies;

•    Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to academy policies and practices;

•    Participate in Performance Management arrangements of SEN teachers, CAs and HLTAs 

•    Participate in meetings arrange for any of the purposes described above.

•    Any other duties assigned by the Principal. 

Requirements          

•    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). PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

•    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.

•    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.

•    Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.

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

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

Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE.  We educate over 25,000 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-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training. 

An application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be made via the website . 

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 of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.