Head of Inclusion - The Pearl British Academy

Head of Inclusion - The Pearl British Academy

Minimum Qualifications:

• SEN Qualification (Bachelor or Master’s level or external certification on an aspect of SEN)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the field of SEN
• Previous experience in leading SEN / Learning Support in a primary/secondary school

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Evidence of implementing strategic initiatives and impact within a school.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading a special education or inclusion team.
• Experience in maintaining accurate and meaningful SEN registers and developing high-quality IEPs and intervention plans.
• Capacity to identify a range of need types and/or development delays.
• Experience in administering standardized assessments to inform provision.
• Delivered a range of specific intervention programs and was confident in the measures needed to prove effectiveness.
• Proven capacity to utilize data to monitor and track SoD progress and attainment.

Job Description:

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Head of Inclusion for Pearl British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing immediately. Pearl British Academy is a diverse private international English school located in the heart of Abu Dhabi city. Serving students from Nursery – Year 6, we follow the National Curriculum of England. 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. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Main Duties:

• Encourage and promote inclusion across the school at all levels.
• Be an exemplary classroom teacher, supporting and guiding staff on SEN and inclusion to promote high standards of educational achievement.
• Liaise closely with colleagues from other schools, outside agencies, and other professionals.
• Line manage staff employed to support children with special needs.
• Maintain accurate records, IEPs, and coordinate care plans.
• Review whole school assessment data and conduct assessments to identify priority areas and/or pupils for targeted intervention.
• Plan and deliver a range of programs of work to support individual needs.
• Provide training within and beyond our school to colleagues and families.
• Provide full induction and training for the school Inclusion team and Inclusion assistants.
• Undertake co-teaching to support class/subject teacher with the delivery of differentiated lessons.
• Contribute to the school pastoral committee.
• Participate in the admissions, evaluations, assessments, and subsequent transitions of SoD.
• Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation, and school policies.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the Principal/Head of Inclusion requires.

Teaching and Learning:

• Lead and manage a team.
• Identify, develop, and deliver interventions for individuals based on identified needs.
• Provide individual or group instruction where appropriate.
• Deliver training for colleagues and families.
• Liaise with external specialists to inform school-based provision.
• Monitor work assigned by the teacher – checking and correcting individuals' work while in progress.
• Prepare documentation for submission to ADEK or other educational bodies.
• Complete assessments and applications for access arrangements.
• Maintain SEN registers and rigorous data of progress, attainment, and provisions.
• Participate in the development of behavior policy/promoting pupils’ self-esteem and manage student behavior in line with the whole school policy.