Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Head of Inclusion for Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in the academic year 2024-25. The selected candidate is responsible to promote effective inclusion & ensure that all children on their register, including gifted and talented children make as much progress as possible. Provide expert advice and training to colleagues and families to support the learning of children with a range of learning needs.

Responsibilities of Inclusion Head

• Be an exemplary classroom teacher, supporting and guiding staff on SEN and inclusion to promote high standards of educational achievement.
• Encourage and promote inclusion across the school at all levels.
• To communicate effectively to lead, manage, and inspire others.
• Liaise closely with colleagues from other schools, outside agencies, and other professionals.
• Line manage staff employed to support children with needs.
• Maintain accurate records, IEPs, and coordinate care plans.
• Plan and deliver a range of programs of work to support individual needs.
• Be a part of the school pastoral committee and support the rollout of initiatives to promote inclusion in the School.
• Maintain SEN registers and rigorous data of progress, attainment, and provisions. Review whole school assessment data and conduct assessment to identify priority areas and/or pupils for targeted intervention.
• Participate in the development of behavior policy/promoting pupils’ self-esteem and manage student behavior in line with the whole school policy.
• To be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Provide training within and beyond their school to colleagues and families.

What Will You Do More

• Provide full induction and training for the school Inclusion team and Inclusion assistants.
• Undertake co-teaching to support class/subject teacher with the delivery of differentiated lessons.
• Participate in the admissions, evaluations, assessments, and subsequent transitions of SoD. This includes monitoring standards and pupils’ progress, including preparation for and action from year group progress meetings and data analysis, liaising with families, feeding into and from SLT meetings, supporting colleagues in developing their classroom practice, leading new initiatives to improve standards, working alongside and supporting the shadow year group leader.
• Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation, and school policies.
• Set a good example in terms of attire, punctuality, and attendance.
• Ensure compliance with the School’s policies, standards, and procedures.
• To recognize good practice and to identify areas for development and challenge underachievement.
• Prepare documentation for submission to ADEK or other educational bodies.
• To be focused on raising standards, school improvement (including areas beyond existing areas of responsibility) and be able to challenge underperformance and have difficult conversations.
• To contribute to the strategic development and smooth day-to-day running of the school.
• Leading key areas of the school as part of a subject leader team for school improvement plan.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.

Job Requirements of Inclusion Head

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or relevant postgraduate qualification. Master’s degree in SEN desirable.
• Minimum Experience:  A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of SEN.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Evidence of implementing strategic initiatives and impact within a school.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading a special education or inclusion team.
• Experience in maintaining accurate and meaningful SEN registers and developing high-quality IEPs and intervention plans.
• Capacity to identify a range of need types and/or development delays.
• Experience in administering standardized assessments to inform provision.
• Experience in delivering a range of specific intervention programmes and be confident in the measures needed to prove effectiveness.
• Proven capacity to utilize data to monitor and track SoD progress and attainment.
• To be approachable, professional, calm and knowledgeable.
• To be able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating and nurturing children.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well being of children.
• Warmth, empathy, credibility, self-belief, integrity, drive and child centred.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• To be able to prioritise workload and multitask.
• IT Literate and familiar with online technologies to aid in 21st century teaching.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi cultural environment.

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