Inclusion Teacher - (Senior School)

Join our dynamic team at Brighton College Dubai! We're expanding and in search of exceptional teachers to join us in August 2024.

Key Inclusion Leader Responsibilities:

• Coordinate education provision for all children on the Inclusion register and those To coordinate the day-to-day provision of education for all children on the Inclusion register, as well as pupils who require additional academic support or enrichment.
• To design, implement and routinely review the impact of a wide range of interventions.
• To be involved in the Inclusive admissions process for new pupils with additional needs
• To provide clarity about the way in which the pupil’s needs would be met and ensure that sufficient support is put in place on arrival.
• To oversee access arrangements for tests and examinations in relation to Inclusion pupils.
• To oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s Inclusion Policies and encourage all members of staff to recognise and fulfil their statutory responsibilities towards Inclusion pupils.
• To coordinate diagnostic assessments of pupils.
• To liaise with parents of Inclusion pupils.
• To liaise with relevant external services, as necessary and communicate key information to stakeholders.
• To ensure that all pupils, participate as fully as possible in the life of the school and that social inclusion takes place.
• To monitor and evaluate the quality of Inclusion provision using effective data systems.
• To keep up to date and disseminate information on matters related to inclusion.
• To provide regular reports for Inclusion pupils and keep Individual Educational Plans up to date.
• To maintain the list of Inclusion pupils and oversee their records including, but not limited to, SEND, EAL, G&T and Emirati.
• To work with the Head of Inclusion on Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) regulations to ensure compliance with Ministry of Education requirements, with respect to all aspects of Inclusion.
• To have a robust understanding of the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy, Implementing Inclusive Education: A Guide for Schools, School Inspection Framework, Sen Code of Practice (UK 2015) and JCQ regulations (UK).
• To work with the Head of Inclusion to line manage the Inclusion team.
• To contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality of teaching and learning.
• To guide teaching staff responsible for pupils on the Inclusion register.
• To contribute to the training and professional development of the Inclusion team.
• To contribute to INSET in the school and leading professional training opportunities when asked.

Teaching and Learning:

• To encourage each pupil to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored stretch and challenge, rigorous record keeping, regular feedback and follow up.
• To create exciting and enabling environments that encourage exploration and discovery.
• To be aware of and comply with all the College policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting.
• To develop and share schemes of work and resources, using the agreed formats.
• To assist with covering colleagues as required.
• To attend all meetings and staff development sessions as required. 
• To prepare, invigilate and assess, as required internal and external tests and examinations.
• To work directly with individuals or small groups of pupils in order to implement interventions (both inside and outside the classroom) and accelerate achievement.
• To guide and coach teaching staff responsible for pupils on the Inclusion register, engaging in activities that directly influence the inclusive competence of classroom teachers.
• To support teachers to successfully engage in personalised, professional development programmes through: Observations of teaching and learning, Collaborative review of pupil data, Co-planning, Modelling, Co-teaching, Collaborative reflection.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Promote College standards and attend events and meetings as required.
• Ensure effective communication and act upon all requests promptly.
• Foster parent partnerships and contribute to College publications.
• Contribute to the College's Self Evaluation and Development Plan.
• Follow Health and Safety policies and fulfil professional requests.

Pastoral:

• Show active interest in pupils' personal development and foster positive relationships.
• Promote College ethos and support safeguarding policies.
• Encourage exemplary behaviour and ensure pupil safety.
• Act upon all policies regarding safeguarding children.

Person Specification:

• Suitably qualified with a teaching degree. Additional qualifications in Inclusion, such as NASENCO qualification and psychometric testing qualification would be desirable.
• Experience in access arrangements for tests and examinations as per JCQ guidelines.
• Committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, strategic, creative and committed to excellence.
• Has the ability to skilfully lead, manage and motivate departmental colleagues.
• Able to timetable effective support and intervention creatively.
• Able to collaborate with colleagues across the College displaying strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to win and maintain the confidence of parents, pupils, staff and external partners.
• Ability to teach effectively throughout the age and ability range with appropriate subject knowledge and excellent classroom management skills.
• Ability to assess, record and track data and reporting on pupils‘ progress.
• Ability to challenge pupils and staff to develop their full potential, exceeding expectations.
• Able to develop new teaching and learning strategies, encouraging debate about good practice.

The application process:

All applications must consist of the following completed documents:

1. Letter of application (to be provided in the Supporting Statement Section of your TES application) addressed to Mr. Simon Crane, Head Master of Brighton College Dubai. Please state clearly in your letter your teaching experience, together with details of your co-curricular strengths and contributions. This should be attached to your electronic application.
2. CV (maximum 4 sides) naming two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer should be uploaded here

Incomplete applications will not be considered and Brighton College Dubai reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.

Due to the expected high levels of interest in positions at the School applications will be acknowledged on receipt, however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 30 days of the closing date for applications.

Child Protection & Safeguarding:

Brighton College Dubai is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that should your application be successful, a police check will be undertaken in the country of origin; in the UK, a disclosure will be requested from the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service.