Manager - Inclusion - Aldar Education

Role Overview

Manager - Inclusion at Aldar Education, based at Aldar Education HQ in the UAE. This role supports a growing family of owned, managed and operated schools across the region.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu DhAbu, providing inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. The group has grown from one school with 250 students in 2007 to a network of 31 schools supporting over 38,000 students with a team of almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities. Aldar Education offers a broad range of curricula and ancillary services, including a Teacher Training Academy, and directly supports the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government in alignment with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.

Role Purpose

To co-create, develop and oversee key strategies to improve inclusion across all Aldar Education schools, working collaboratively with the wider inclusion and education team to enhance provision for Students of Determination and ensure schools are inclusive in admissions, provision and assessment while providing learners with personalized and innovative learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision

• Co-create, develop and oversee key strategies to improve inclusion, including curriculum adaptation, interventions and impact across all schools.
• Support the wider education team in meeting group strategic aims.
• Research latest inclusion ideas and disseminate across the group.
• Participate in strategic initiatives and trials of resources to quality assure impact and achievement of Inclusion strategic plans.

Staff Development & Support

• Provide staff training on inclusion matters.
• Act as a source of support, advice and expertise to staff on matters of inclusion, special educational needs and management within educational settings.
• Provide critical feedback and support to school leadership on inclusion matters.
• Lead and inspire the development of others.

Provision & Identification

• Ensure that all Students of Determination are identified, accommodated and supported to the highest standards.
• Lead and Quality Assure the identification and provision for Gifted and Talented Students.
• Effective in the use of assistive technology and online platforms to enhance progress and attainment of Students of Determination.
• Provide and develop tools and resources for the group.

Monitoring & Compliance

• Monitor school inclusion team systems, processes and provision, ensuring documentation and matters of compliance are maintained and used to inform departmental development plans.
• Monitor the provision of In School Services across all Charter Schools.
• Act as the group foci for In School Specialist Services.

Inspection & Network Management

• Work closely with school leaders to support inspection preparation and outcomes related to Inclusion, Care, Guidance and Support matters and Domain 2.
• Gain insight into, promote and improve the work of inclusion teams across the group.
• Maintain the existing inclusion network to share best practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education or bachelor's degree with postgraduate qualifications in teaching (for example, PGCE).
• Specialist qualifications in Special Education or related field.
• Minimum 5 years senior leadership in a school setting as SENDCo or Head of Inclusion.
• Experience leading a group or cluster of schools is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Collaborative team player.
• Inspirational speaker.
• Empathetic listener.
• Integrity.
• Strategic thinker.
• Able to convert vision into action.
• Internationally minded.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Intercultural awareness.
• Creative and persuasive.
• Flexible and capable of managing growth and instilling high standards.
• Adept in multicultural settings.
• Spirited and pioneering.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Medical cover.
• Flights.
• Housing.
• Free child school places.
• Access to a wide network of professionals.
• Opportunities to lead and contribute to training others and developing yourself.
• Special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Requirements

• Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
• Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
• Aldar Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Aldar Education encourages UAE Nationals to apply.
• Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.