[2486] Head - Inclusion- Virginia International Private School (AY 26/27)

As the premier educational organization in Abu Dhabi, we deliver inclusive and innovative learning experiences that inspire and empower our communities. We provide a variety of brands catering to all learners, from early childhood through adult education, ensuring the widest selection of curricula across the most extensive locations in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, execute, and assess the school's Inclusion Strategy, policy, and graduated response to additional needs
• Foster an inclusive culture, ensuring it is integrated into the school improvement planning process
• Uphold high expectations for all students and evaluate the impact of inclusive practices on student outcomes
• Offer training, coaching, and modeling for teachers to enhance their capacity for delivering high-quality inclusive education
• Collaborate closely with curriculum leaders to tailor planning, resources, and assessments to accommodate diverse learning needs
• Supervise inclusion staff, ensuring effective professional development and performance management
• Establish mechanisms for monitoring and providing constructive feedback to enhance the quality of teaching and learning within the inclusion team
• Maintain precise records and utilize assessment data to assess the effectiveness of provisions and guide future actions
• Generate regular reports on inclusion outcomes for senior leaders, governors, and parents
• Ensure compliance with statutory deadlines (e.g., EHCP reviews, referrals)
• Align all inclusion practices with the school's safeguarding policies and statutory requirements
• Advocate for student wellbeing and support effective behavioral strategies
• Manage budgets for resources, staffing, and specialist provisions as necessary
• Ensure that all documentation, referrals, and SEND processes adhere to local and national guidelines
• Participate in the admissions process by conducting interviews and lesson observations as required

Specific Duties

• Arrange classroom provisions, learning materials, and displays to promote an inclusive learning atmosphere
• Organize and support sessions that accommodate a broad spectrum of abilities
• Observe, evaluate, and review student progress, adjusting provisions as needed
• Collaborate with professionals (such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists) as necessary
• Utilize school systems (e.g., Target Tracker, CPOMS) to document progress, incidents, and communications

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (PGCE or equivalent) alongside a Bachelor's degree
• Additional qualification in SEND/Inclusive Education is preferred (e.g., National SENCo Award)

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 2-4 years of teaching experience, with recent involvement in a SEND/EAL or inclusion role

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of the SEND legal framework, graduated response, and strategies to assist diverse learners
• Experience working with students for whom English is an additional language
• Proven track record in leadership and staff development
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with parents and external agencies
• Strong commitment to child wellbeing
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and effectively lead change
• Enhanced DBS/police check (or local equivalent)

Aldar Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and police clearance.