Overview

GEMS UNITED INDIAN SCHOOL – ABU DHABI
Job Description
GEMS United Indian School is looking for an enthusiastic, qualified and experienced Head of Inclusion to join our school immediately.
Key responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the SENDCo to implement and monitor individualised education plans (IEPs).
• Build strong relationships with students and their families, ensuring their needs are met.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of high performance.
• Support the whole Teaching and learning policy to promote aspects of inclusive teaching.
• Provide opportunities for observation of colleagues/visits to other schools in order to share best practice.
• Collect and interpret specialist assessment data gathered on pupils and use to inform practice.
• Monitor alongside the Pastoral leader, teachers individual teaching sessions against students IEP targets.
• Incorporate critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry-based learning strategies into daily instruction.
• Create a supportive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that fosters independence, confidence, and curiosity.
• Establish and maintain clear classroom routines and high expectations for behaviour and academic work.
• Adhere to and uphold all school policies related to discipline, safeguarding, and student welfare.
• Build positive relationships with students and support their social–emotional well-being.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, and well-being of students at all times.
- Ensure all GEMS policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct are consistently followed.
Skills
The successful candidate must have:
· A recognized and relevant qualification in Special Education.
· Proven experience of 2 years in the respective subject and strong subject knowledge.
· Effective communication skills.
· Proficient in the use of digital tools and educational technologies for instruction and assessment.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Preferred Candidate
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
About GEMS Education
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.
