Head - Inclusion
Aldar Academies
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A supportive and approachable team player who can collaborate effectively with others
- A highly effective leader who can inspire and motivate others
- A good communicator at all levels
- A commitment to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community
- A desire to be part of a school that strives for excellence in all that we do
- Passion to instil awe and wonder to the learning of young students
- A wholehearted commitment to promoting and leading an inclusive school community
- To lead a team of teachers, teaching assistants and personal inclusion assistants across the Academy
- To create and develop a strong and clear vision of inclusion across Mamoura British Academy
- To oversee the SEN, EAL and G&T provision from Nursery to Year 13
- To work with ADEK, Aldar HQ and with Inclusion HoDs across the Aldar Group to ensure that the Inclusion Policy standards are maintained
- Taking responsibility for the attainment and progress of all students on the SEN, EAL and G&T register
- Creating and presenting a data dashboard to track and monitor the attainment and progress of SEN, G&T and EAL students to ensure purposeful and high-quality interventions are planned
- To track the progress of students against their IEP and ALP targets
- To complete assessments of PoD and SEN students for admissions
- To assess students for additional examination support and support examinations officer in submitting access arrangements
- To follow the Mamoura British Academy behaviour management policy and promote the Mamoura Values DNA to set high expectations
- Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
- Maintain good relationships with pupils and parents and follow the school's procedures to manage and challenge any rare occurrences of unwanted behaviour
- Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
- Carry out playground and other duties in a punctual, interactive and proactive manner
- Ensure that any concerns relating to behaviour & Safeguarding are accurately followed up on and logged on CPOMS
- To work as part of the Lower School and Middle & Senior School Leadership Teams to ensure Inclusion is a high priority across the whole school
- Support with organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student's achievements and well-being using school systems/processes
- Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
- To run a weekly ECA each term to enhance the provision we offer for our students
- A Bachelor degree in Special Education or Bachelor Degree in with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification and a Diploma in Special Education.
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience as an Inclusion Teacher.
- Teaching across the age ability range with proven success
- Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum
- Strong Inter-personal skills
- A commitment to school's Vision and Mission Statement
- Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
- The ability to work under pressure, problem-solve and be resilient
- Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Experience of working in more than one International School desirable