SENCo
GEMS Wellington International School
Dubai
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2018
Job overview
About GEMS
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.
About the School:
An outstanding school in Dubai, GEMS Wellington International School offers exceptional learning opportunities for students aged 3 to 18. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum in The Early Years, the National Curriculum for England to Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate at Years 12 and 13, our dynamic school environment combined with the extensive range of experiences offered enables students to succeed and to aspire at every stage of their learning journey. The entire school community, a truly international one, is passionate and committed to ensuring all are recognised and celebrated for their individual strengths, enabled as lifelong learners and nurtured as future leaders.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced SENCO to join the 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 Year, Heads of Faculty, Heads of Department and teachers to ensure that there is effective provision for the needs of students within the delivery of the curriculum
- Liaise with parents and with external agencies as appropriate.
- Carry out assessments of students’ needs
Applicants should have:
- A full teaching qualification
- Professional qualification relevant to SEND provision
- 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
- Experience of implementing a range of pedagogical techniques, with a track-record of innovation in teaching and learning
- An excellent knowledge of SEND initiatives
- The ability to analyse data effectively to identify and track the progress of vulnerable groups/children
Application Process:
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 dependents.
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.
To apply for this position please visit our Careers site https://careers.gemseducation.com/gems/vacancysearch.aspx and apply online (Ref1059). Please ensure you have uploaded an up-to-date CV, formal letter of application and recent photograph.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - DUBAI
About GEMS Wellington International School
- GEMS Wellington International School
- Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Sufouh
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
GEMS Wellington International School, a mixed private school for children aged 3-18, is situated in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai and is owned and run by GEMS Education. Student numbers are over 2,800, around half of whom are British.
The school was established in 2005 and offers the National Curriculum of England from Foundation Stage to Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, courses and careers programme in Years 12 and 13. It also offers opportunities for students to excel in leadership, sport, creative and performing arts.
All GEMS teachers have access to the GEMS Professional Development programme and over 150 events and workshops each year to help keep their teaching practices cutting-edge.
The GEMS Wellington Cluster
WIS 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
Maryssa O’Connor
Values and Vision
At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all of our students are beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience.
Our values are integrity, empathy and fortitude.
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