Outstanding Senco with Teaching Responsibility

3 weeks ago

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai British School Emirates HillsDubai, United Arab Emirates Full time

**Salary**:
Competitive Tax-Free Salary and Benefits Package

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
August 2025

31 March 2025

**Job overview**:
**_ Job Overview_**

**_ Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills_**

Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18.

Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ perfectly captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them.

**_ DBS Emirates Hills Curriculum_**

Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our own international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme.

**_ Recruiting - SENCO and SEND Teacher_**

At DBSEH, we are looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed Outstanding Teachers. Our teachers are always experienced in teaching the National Curriculum for England in the UK; with additional experience in an international setting considered an advantage.

This dual role requires a passionate and skilled educator who will:

- Lead and coordinate SEND provision across the school, working closely with the Head of Inclusion.
- Support and guide teachers in delivering inclusive classroom practices.
- Oversee ad deliver targeted interventions for students with additional learning needs.
- Monitor student progress, ensuring effective differentiation and personalised learning.
- Maintain accurate records of all students with SEND and ensure confidentiality.
- Create and maintain Individual Education Plans (ILPs) and provision maps.
- Work closely with parents, external specialists, and leadership teams to support student development.
- Collaborate with teachers to ensure smooth transitions at key points.
- Support the Head of Inclusion with the everyday management of Learning Support team, including specialist teachers and teaching assistants.
- Support whole-school professional development in SEND-related areas.
- Support with ensuring accurate and up-to-date SEND register.
- Contribute to school self-evaluation and improvement planning.

**_ Professional Requirements_**
- National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (or equivalent - Masters)
- Minimum 3 years teaching experience
- Minimum 2 years of SEND experience and knowledge of Inclusion in an International School.
- Strong knowledge of UK SEND Code of Practice and UAE Inclusive Legalisation
- Ability to deliver Secondary Mathematics.
- Effective in positive behaviour management.
- Cleared Police and Safeguarding Background Checks*.
- It is desirable to have knowledge and experience of alternative curriculum pathways.

**_ What we offer_**

Taaleem provides a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package including an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, and an annual flight allowance. To support international teaching staff arrivals, excellent, high-quality purpose-built accommodation equipped with facilities and amenities are offered, alternatively supporting locally established teaching staff, an attractive housing rental allowance is offered. As part of the Taaleem Group, you will also qualify for great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai.

Beyond package benefits, Student and Staff Wellbeing is central to our ethos at DBS Emirates Hills. We know that to facilitate great teaching we need to satisfy the needs of our teachers, both personally and professionally. By joining the DBS Emirates Hills Community, you can expect to be made to feel welcome and supported from the moment you join us.

After your successful appointment you can expect to hear regularly from our HR team who are available for group and 1:1 Q&As, as well as a staff buddy or mentor who will introduce themselves and be your first port of call for the questions you may have about school life or living overseas.

Once you have joined us in-country our INSET programme, tailored specifically for the needs o

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