Head of Inclusion

2 weeks ago

United Arab Emirates Al Bateen Academy Full time
Aldar Academies are seeking an outstanding
Head of Inclusion for Al Bateen Academy commencing Academic Year


Al Bateen Academy is located in the center of the city of Abu Dhabi and is a hugely popular school based in a vibrant community.

The school is a high achieving British and IB World School (Years 7 to 13) easily exceeding IB Diploma global averages year on year and achieving outstanding I/GCSE results.

The school recently expanded into primary years, starting with FS2 to Year 3, and developed this year to include a full primary provision, FS2 to Year 6.

The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an exciting addition and provides the community with an all through school experience from FS1 to Year 13 offering PYP, UK and IB Diploma options.


This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy's improvement plan and selfevaluation form
  • Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
  • Comply with the academy's Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal
  • Comply with the academy's staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard.
  • Comply with the academy's computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times.
  • Plan and deliver interventions, across the whole academy.
  • Coordinate in class support for targeted children.
  • Writing and reviewing of IEPs.
  • Implementation of targets.
  • Liaising with teachers and advising.
  • Management of HLTAs, LSAs, SEN teachers and Inclusion Assistants.
  • Responsible for the development of timetables.
  • Regular analysis of data, that will then inform planning and provision.
  • Regular updating of Edukey.
  • Delivering of training to staff.
  • Arrange meetings with parents to support POD children.
  • Work closely with external agencies to support parents of and students with POD.
  • Liaise with the Head of Inclusions across Aldar.
  • Coordination of access arrangements for IGCSE, GCSE, and IB.
  • Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department's resources budget
  • Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety regulations are observed at all times
  • Cover for absent colleagues and invigilate examinations as required.
  • Provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters
  • Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities;
  • Offer targeted support in both the primary and secondary phases after school (two after school sessions a week) Complete administrative and organizational tasks related to the duties of a class teacher
  • Establish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct;
  • Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;
  • Cooperate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the academy, and pupils;
  • Contribute to the corporate life of the academy through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the leadership and management of the academy;
  • Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, Review days and events with partner academies;
  • Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to academy policies and practices;
  • Participate in Performance Management arrangements of SEN teachers, LSAs and HLTAs

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Special Education or Bachelor's degree in Equivalent Field with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
  • SEN Qualification (Masters level or external certification on an aspect of SEN). PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Minimum Experience

  • Experience of a British Curriculum would be advantageous.
  • 6 years of experience in SEN.
  • Previous experience in leading SEN / Learning Support in a Primary/Secondary school.
  • Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

  • Interpersonal/communication skills
  • Consistently graded very good/outstanding for teaching and learning
  • Commitment to school's vision and IB Philosophy and Mission Statement
  • Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
  • Commitment to own CPD
  • Ability to work under pressure, problem solve,
  • Deal with challenging situations and be resilient
  • To be ab

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