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Knowledge Gate International School

Muscat, Oman

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive tax free package + housing allowance, relocation support, 2 school places.
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
23 August 2026
Apply by:
1 January 2026

Job overview

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.


In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.


By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.


ROLE SUMMARY:


Knowledge Gate International School (KGIS) is a vibrant school offering a premium British-style education to both expatriate and local students in the Sultanate of Oman. KGIS is a community school with a strong and growing reputation thanks to its pedagogical approach, the opportunity for staff development, and outstanding examination results. The school is seeking an outstanding practitioner who is passionate about their subject and wishes to broaden their own experience within an innovative, friendly and collaborative environment.


KGIS students are inspired and equipped to be pioneers of their own future who thrive with purpose in a rapidly changing world. Our unique future-focused curriculum enables our young people to be resilient, innovative and ingenious. To be a KGIS student is to be a confident global citizen who can and will make a difference.


A member of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and COBIS accredited, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.


Knowledge Gate International School (KGIS) is seeking to appoint an outstanding SENDCo for August 2026.

In addition to this position, you may also be interested in our in-person Inspired Careers Event in London on Saturday 24th January 2026. This school and over 30 other UK and international Inspired schools will be attending to connect with teachers seeking new roles starting from August 2026. For more information and to register, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/7236/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead and manage the strategic development of the school’s SEND provision in line with the school vision and policies.

  • Support and advise staff in identifying and meeting the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning for all.

  • Monitor, track, and evaluate the progress and attainment of pupils with SEND, using data to inform effective interventions and support.

  • Liaise with staff, parents, external agencies, and other schools to coordinate support and ensure continuity of provision.

  • Develop, implement, and review systems such as IEPs, provision maps, and pupil support plans to remove barriers to learning.

  • Contribute to whole-school planning, safeguarding, and curriculum development to ensure SEND provision is fully embedded.

  • Lead and support colleagues through training, guidance, and collaboration to promote best practice across the school.

  • Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • A relevant degree or qualification to act as a SEND Coordinator

  • Minimum of 3 years’ special education needs experience

  • Is confident with the use of IT

  • Excellent Microsoft skills

  • Experience working with Google apps for education is preferred 


SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

About Knowledge Gate International School

Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group

Knowledge Gate International School delivers an outstanding, yet affordable, premium British-style education through an exciting and broad curriculum. We are one of over 110 schools worldwide to be part of Inspired, the leading global group of premium schools. As Inspired students, children at KGIS gain a wealth of opportunities and a high-quality education in line with international best practices. To date, Inspired is the only international premium education group in Oman. At KGIS, students are well-equipped to be pioneers of their future who thrive with purpose in a rapidly changing world. Our unique, future-focused curriculum enables our young people to be resilient, innovative, and ingenious. To be a KGIS student is to be a confident global citizen who can, and will, make a difference. The KGIS ethos is to cultivate an inspiring, safe and exceptional environment – where imagination and the unique contribution of every single student are encouraged and valued.

Vision

Global education with drive and ambition.

Mission

KGIS believes the world would be a better place if every child is supported to thrive with purpose and pioneer their future.

Innovative Education

Our school places particular emphasis on integrating technology into the curriculum, and our dedicated teaching team ensures that innovative learning and teaching methods are at the heart of our ethos. We are proud to deliver a carefully crafted British curriculum that seamlessly progresses students from Kindergarten to Sixth Form education and is supplemented by bilingual learning for native Arabic speakers.

Children grow with a personalised learning approach while undertaking qualifications that include the Cambridge IGCSE, A Levels, and the Omani Bilingual GED. Our broad-spectrum curriculum offers one of the most wide-ranging course options in Oman and includes a range of subjects, including Sociology and Psychology at the secondary education level. The success of KGIS is best seen in the achievements of our students, who are academically driven and motivated to be active leaders in an evolving world.

Build a career with Inspired Education

Inspired schools remain anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, and collectively, they form an international community that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired's approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.

Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfill their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world.

Location

At our campus located at Al Hail, Muscat, students benefit from excellent academic and leisure facilities, many of which have been recently upgraded as part of the school’s ongoing programme of refurbishment. Knowledge Gate International School invites children to an inspiring school setting that encourages them to enjoy the enriching journey of learning through exploration. Across all divisions, students enjoy spacious classrooms and state-of-the-art digital technology that complements the engaging curriculums taught at the school.

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