Head of Secondary Inclusion

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our outstanding inclusion department as the Head of Secondary Inclusion. We are a vibrant and forward-thinking institution committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for our students. The successful individual will have the chance to join a wonderful team, leading our exceptional practitioners in further cementing our status as one of the most inclusive schools in Dubai. 

Key Job Accountabilities:

·      Lead the Secondary Inclusion Department, overseeing the development and implementation of inclusive practices.

·      Collaborate with staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders to ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

·      Provide leadership and guidance in supporting students across Key Stages 4 and 5.

·      Foster a culture of continuous improvement and growth within the inclusion department.

·      To ensure the curriculum is delivered in an exciting and challenging way and meets the needs of individual pupils.

·      Actively engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

·      Assist teachers in the development of children’s individual goals

·      Support and oversee the IEP writing process. 

·      Maintain discretion and confidentiality where individual needs are concerned

 Requirements:

·      A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. 

·      Fully qualified teacher holding BEd, MEd, PGCE, QTS or equivalent.

·      SENCO or similar specialist subject qualification relating to the support of children with additional learning needs.

·      Proven experience in a leadership role within an inclusive educational setting.

·      Demonstrable expertise in effectively supporting students in Key Stages 4 and 5.

·      Passion for inclusion and a commitment to promoting an inclusive ethos throughout the school.

·      Experience in facilitating exam accommodations is desirable. 

·      Committed professional, dedicated to raising standards in alignment with the schools vision, mission and values.  

·      An advocate for inclusive practice, with a passion for enriching the opportunities of all learners.

·      Secure knowledge of the National Curriculum for England.

·      Exposure to teaching alternative qualification pathways is desirable.