Head of Inclusion

Head of Inclusion
- Al Shohub Private School (AY 2026/2027)Job Snapshot
- Role: Head of Inclusion
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Location:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
- Function: Special Education
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Experience:
Minimum 5 years in Special Educational Needs (SEN), including previous SEN or Learning Support leadership experience
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Job Type
Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-siteAldar Education is seeking an experienced Head of Inclusion to join Al Shohub Private School in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Head of Inclusion will lead the school's Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, promote inclusive teaching practices and ensure that Students of Determination (SoD) receive appropriate educational support. This leadership position involves managing the Inclusion team, guiding teachers on differentiated instruction, developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), coordinating specialist support and monitoring student progress through assessment data. The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher with a specialist SEN qualification, at least five years of relevant experience and a proven record of leading inclusion or learning support in a primary or secondary school.
Job DetailsCountry: United Arab EmiratesCity: Abu DhabiIndustry: Primary-Secondary EducationFunction: Special EducationSalary: Not disclosedGender: No PreferenceCandidate Nationality: Not specifiedJob Type: Full TimeWork Arrangement: On-siteKey ResponsibilitiesInclusion LeadershipLead and promote inclusive education across all areas of the school.
Establish high expectations for the educational achievement and participation of students with additional learning needs.
Provide professional guidance to teachers on SEN provision and inclusive classroom practices.
Demonstrate exemplary classroom teaching and support effective instructional approaches.
Implement strategic inclusion initiatives aligned with the school 's educational priorities.
Monitor the effectiveness of inclusion provision and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support the school 's commitment to providing an inclusive learning environment.
Inclusion Team Management and DevelopmentLead and line manage staff responsible for supporting students with special educational needs.
Provide professional guidance and supervision to Inclusion team members.
Deliver induction and training for Inclusion staff and Inclusion Assistants.
Support the professional development of colleagues involved in SEN provision.
Encourage consistent approaches to student support across classrooms.
Promote effective collaboration between teachers and specialist support staff.
Individual Education Plans and Student SupportDevelop and maintain accurate, high-quality Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Coordinate individual care plans and educational support arrangements.
Identify different types of special educational needs and developmental delays.
Develop targeted intervention plans based on individual student requirements.
Monitor the implementation of agreed support intervention outcomes and adjust provision according to student progress.
Ensure student support documentation remains accurate and meaningful.
Assessment and Progress MonitoringAdminister and interpret standardised assessments to identify student learning needs.
Use assessment findings to determine appropriate educational interventions.
Maintain accurate SEN registers and records of student support provision.
Monitor the progress and attainment of Students of student performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of support programmes.
Use measurable evidence to demonstrate the impact of interventions.
Maintain reliable records of student assessments, progress and educational provision.
Student Admissions and TransitionsParticipate in admissions processes involving Students of to student evaluations and assessments.
Support appropriate educational planning during student transitions.
Coordinate with relevant school staff to identify individual support requirements.
Ensure relevant student information is considered when planning inclusion provision.
Collaboration with External ProfessionalsLiaise with colleagues from other schools and external educational agencies.
Work collaboratively with specialist professionals to support students with additional needs.
Use specialist recommendations to inform school-based educational provision.
Maintain effective professional communication regarding student support requirements.
Promote coordinated approaches to inclusion across relevant stakeholders.
Regulatory Compliance and DocumentationPrepare inclusion-related documentation for submission to the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) or other relevant educational bodies.
Complete required assessments and applications for student access arrangements.
Maintain accurate SEN registers, IEPs and intervention records.
Ensure student progress, attainment and support provision are appropriately documented.
Follow applicable health