Stage 4 L8.0 – Teacher – Head of Inclusion starting August 2025

Head of Inclusion

We are looking for an inclusion specialist to join our leadership team in August 2025. The ideal candidate will be committed to ensuring the highest standards of support for students with diverse learning needs and will play a key role in shaping an inclusive educational environment.

• Lead and manage all staff within the Inclusion Department
• Oversee, facilitate and allocate roles within SST for the management of resources and development initiatives
• Support with hiring of coordinate all department meetings, Student of Concern meetings and collaborate with divisional teams to ensure monitoring of student progress
• Oversee and facilitate the documentation used in admissions, student referrals, and support plans
• Maintaining In-School Services provision, agreements and schedules in accordance with KHDA policy
• Coordinating student needs with In-School Support Service providers
• Identifying, interviewing, training, assigning and collaborating on evaluation of LSAs
• Collaborating with admissions department to review files and interview students in order to determine ability to accommodate ELL and SOD
• Lead self-evaluation and inspection teams in compliance with the KHDA Inspection Framework and other accrediting bodies (GEMS, NEASC, CIS, IBDP)

• Communicate budget proposals, allocation, and purchasing priorities for Inclusion to divisional principals
• Collaborate with Inclusion on the management of school development goals and team policies & procedures
• Providing input to Divisional Principals related to the evaluation of ELL and Inclusion Specialists
• Provide advice to Head of School/SLT relating to resource requirements, the deployment of staff and timetabling in relation to the provision of learning support.
• Coordinate with SLT, AP/IB coordinators to ensure student requests for accommodations are submitted and provided for all internal and external assessments
• Oversee the identification and program for Gifted and Talented students (GT)

Skills

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of leading inclusive practices in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of the latest research and best practices in inclusion and special educational needs (SEN).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in an international or multicultural school environment is an advantage.
• Arabic Speaker preferred

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Inclusive/Special Needs Education or other postgraduate advanced degree (preference given to Masters degree or higher in Special Needs Education)

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.

Bachelor/ Masters in Special Education/ Inclusion