Senior Teacher for a successful new Autism Specialist school in UAE – Abu Dhabi

Due to the continued growth in the school, we are looking for an outstanding Senior Teacher.  This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in the first autism school in Abu Dhabi.

Al Karamah School and Training Institute is a high-profile school for Emirati students, offering world-leading education and behavioural care.  Based in Abu Dhabi, our aim is to make a real and lasting difference for every young person we support.  The School will cater for children and young people on the autistic spectrum, aged 3 to 25, who range from low to high functioning.

We have a strong track record of creating great, positive learning environments where young people are able to attain the highest educational, behavioural and personal outcomes and are able to go on and have fulfilling lives and careers.

Al Karamah School opened in January 2019 and is designed drawing on our experience of creating a suitable environment which is attuned to child-centred learning.  With a dedicated therapy team at the school, you would have the opportunity to join a team focused on the best possible outcomes for each and every child.  

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and inspirational Senior Teacher with a proven track record in achieving the very highest standards.  You will be a person able to see the possibilities of all our exceptional learners and develop a provision that enables them to thrive.  The key responsibilities will include leading an area of the curriculum, supervising other members of the educational staff team, data analysis and leading meetings.

We are seeking an individual who: 

• Is an outstanding practitioner, with an unwavering commitment to the highest standards for teaching and learning. 
• Has experience of working with students to achieve success in vocational qualifications.
• Is able to build relationships with local employers to support students in accessing work experience and longer-term employment.
• Can use outstanding pedagogy and inspirational leadership to drive success, to ensure our students have every possible chance of success in life. 
• Has excellent interpersonal and presentational skills.  
• Can be receptive to change and have the ability to work under pressure.  
• Can be flexible, collaborative and resilient.  
• Is able to work well as part of a welcoming, hard-working and committed team.  
• Has strong communication skills and an eagerness to engage actively with students and parents in the school community.

We are deeply committed to the continuous professional development of our staff and you will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, and well qualified team.  We believe the right candidates will find this post challenging, stimulating and rewarding.  We have ambitious and exciting expansion plans; for the right applicants there are possible opportunities for internal promotion.  

Experience of working in an SEN/ASC school as well as experience with behavioural difficulties is desirable but not essential, as long as applicants have relevant experience, a desire to become an ASC expert and really want to make a difference to children’s life.  You should be able to demonstrate a real passion for SEN / Autism.

Benefits

• You will be provided with a competitive employment package with benefits and tax free salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Good staff retention rates – the staff are happy at this school
• Peer support to settle in
• Access to strong formal CPD opportunities with UK links to universities offering qualifications through distance learning and informally working with SEN experts.
• First class resources, soft play areas, swimming pool and new classrooms that are streamed according to ability not age
• Small, well-resourced classes of 5-10 students grouped by levels and ability, with very high adult- teacher ratios

Essential requirements:

• BA Education, or a relevant degree with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience

Desirable:

• Experience teaching children with autism and other special educational needs.
• Post graduate qualification in autism or related areas

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We will be shortlisting and interviewing in the coming weeks, and should you be asked to attend interview we will contact you to request further details.

Disclosure

Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer.