Secondary SENCO
GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail
Al Khail
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
Job overview
GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for the real world success.
The School:
GEMS Wellington Academy-Al Khail is an exciting addition to the GEMS network of award winning British Curriculum School. WEK delivers programmes for learning that are deeply rooted in the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and enhanced by best practice globally so that students achieve the best possible academic outcomes and develop strong character for lifelong learning and success. For more information about the school, please visit: http://www.gemswellingtonacademy-alkhail.com/
The Post: Secondary SENCO – January 2017
We are looking for an experienced SENCO to join the Secondary team. The successful candidate will:
- Identify and develop the most effective teaching and learning approaches for pupils with SEN and leading colleagues in the development of these approaches
- Monitor teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with SEND
- Ensure a truly differentiated approach to learning and teaching and associated resources appropriate to the needs of SEND students
- Work with Heads of Faculty, Heads of Department and subject teachers to ensure that there is effective provision for the needs of students within the delivery of the curriculum
- Liaise with tutors, Heads of House and the Head of Sixth Form as appropriate
- Liaise with parents and with external agencies as appropriate.
- Carry out assessments of students’ needs
- Lead the process of innovative development, taking an active role where appropriate in sharing innovation across Secondary.
Applicants should have:
- A full teaching qualification
- Professional qualification relevant to SEND provision
- A proven track record of providing high quality support across Secondary
- Recent experience of managing students from a variety of cultures
- Experience of developing and enhancing the practice of other staff
- Demonstrable commitment and track record in raising the achievement and standards of pupils with SEND
- Proficient and experienced at teaching, ideally with experience of the National Curriculum for England for Secondary and supporting students taking their GCSEs
- Experience of implementing a range of pedagogical techniques, with a track-record of innovation in teaching and learning
- An excellent knowledge of SEND initiatives
- Talent for leadership through example and inspiration is essential: the successful candidate will have a strong classroom presence and be able to model excellence in the classroom
- The ability to analyse data effectively to identify and track the progress of vulnerable groups/children
An excellent remuneration package is on offer to successful candidates including competitive tax free salary, furnished accommodation, medical insurance, visa costs, baggage allowance, annual flight allowance and free school places for up to two dependants.
Application Process
If you meet these criteria, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students then we would welcome your application.
Please visit www.gemseducation.com/careers and apply for these positions online. (Ref: GCO-000076)
Please ensure you have uploaded an up to date CV, formal letter of application and recent photograph.
About GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail
GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is a premium National Curriculum for England School, located in the rapidly expanding Dubai Hills development. The Primary section opened in September 2013 and Secondary opened in September 2014 with current enrolment at 2500. This is an international world class school dedicated to fostering a passion for excellence in learning and in life.
Recently rated ‘Outstanding’ by BSO, children learn in a vibrant, inclusive and creative learning environment that encourages teamwork, critical thinking, independent inquiry and risk-taking. Our staff are recruited almost exclusively from the UK, although applications from other countries are encouraged, and are highly skilled and experienced in delivering the National Curriculum. Teaching is significantly enhanced through the use of technology, which is used predominantly by students to create and present new content. Innovation and creativity are actively encouraged and the learning programme is significantly enhanced by a rich and varied extra-curricular programme of over 100 activities, which emphasises our belief that students should be learning from the moment they arrive in school until they leave at the end of the day. We are an internationally minded school with students representing over 80 nationalities and are an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools and British School in the Middle East. We are proud of our high achieving culture: our expectation of all students is that they strive to excel and make significant progress well beyond expectations commensurate to their starting point.
The GEMS Wellington Cluster
WEK is part of the wider GEMS Wellington group of schools within the UAE, who bring with them a long and sustained history of delivering high quality education. The schools collaborate and work closely together to ensure the reach and impact of every initiative to improve student outcomes is maximized. Each school is unified by the core Wellington vision, fundamental to the ethos and fabric of what it means to be part of the GEMS Wellington family, whilst at the same time retaining their own unique characteristics. This partnership brings significant benefits for both our students and teachers including enhanced social, cultural and academic learning opportunities, sporting and performing arts events and access to a vast range of professional development pathways. The sharing of outstanding practice and dialogue amongst our highly talented leadership teams and teaching and learning community, constantly allows us to further raise standards in the pursuit of excellence. This is an exciting time to be part of the GEMS Wellington network.
Principal
Campbell Douglas
Values and Vision
Our Vision
Empowering students to aspire, create and excel in the world that is, so they can help create a world that will be.
Our Mission
Our aims are to provide a positive and exciting learning environment that encourages all children to take responsibility for their own learning and personal development. This is underpinned by consistent excellence in delivering the British curriculum in a way which is both creative and innovative
Our 3 pillars are:
The Science of Learning
o placing evidence informed practice at the heart of all we do
o understanding of how the brain learns best to maximise learning opportunities
o being future driven and developing the skills required to thrive in the future world
Global Citizenship
o embedding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
o showing care and concern for others by respecting and celebrating our differences
o respecting and promoting the culture, language and heritage of the UAE and beyond
Student Innovation and Agency
o the value and importance of working collaboratively
o voice, choice and ownership of learning
o taking risks and persisting with challenges
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