Aldar Education - Teacher - Inclusion (August 2027)

Role Overview

Aldar Education seeks a Teacher - Inclusion to support its growing family of schools in the United Arab Emirates, commencing in August 2027.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, providing inclusive and innovative learning across 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities. The organization supports over 38,000 students and offers a broad range of curricula and ancillary services including a Teacher Training Academy. Aldar Education's efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Role Purpose

The Teacher - Inclusion will deliver inspiring lessons that achieve the best possible outcomes for all students, with a particular focus on supporting students with special educational needs and fostering inclusion across the school at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the curriculum and motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observe and assess SEN students in line with school assessments and identify priority areas for targeted intervention.
• Plan and deliver a range of intervention programmes to support individual needs.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Maintain accurate records, develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) for SEN students and coordinate care plans.
• Work cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.

Assessment and Data

• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of student development using Target Tracker.
• Use data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Behaviour Management and Duties

• Follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.

Inclusion and Collaboration

• Encourage and promote inclusion within the classroom across the school at all levels.
• Work as a good communicator at all levels.
• Work with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Work collaboratively as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well-being using school systems and processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.

Professional Responsibilities and Engagement

• Support the organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA in Special Education, Education or Psychology with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualifications and certifications.
• Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• High level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Additional Information

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check is required.
• The incumbent must reside in the same Emirate of the school assigned to.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourages UAE Nationals in their application.
• Aldar Education offers an attractive remuneration package including a range of benefits, with special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
• Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.