Head of Inclusion (August 2024 start) - Muna British Academy

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Head of Inclusion for Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in the academic year 2024-25.

Muna British Academy is in the heart of the city of Abu Dhabi and was recently rated ‘Outstanding’ by ADEK - Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) Serving over 700 students from Nursery – Year 6 we follow the National Curriculum of England. The school is a vibrant community.

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.

Purpose:

To promote effective inclusion and ensure that all children on our special needs register, including gifted and talented children make as much progress as possible. To provide expert advice and training to colleagues and families to support the learning of children with a range of learning needs.

Responsibilities:

• Be an exemplary classroom teacher, supporting and guiding staff on SEN and inclusion to promote high standards of educational achievement.
• Encourage and promote inclusion across the school at all levels.
• To communicate effectively to lead, manage, and inspire others.
• Liaise closely with colleagues from other schools, outside agencies, and other professionals.
• Line manage staff employed to support children with needs.
• Maintain accurate records, IEPs, and coordinate care plans.
• Plan and deliver a range of programs of work to support individual needs.
• Be a part of the school pastoral committee and support the rollout of initiatives to promote inclusion in the School. 
• Maintain SEN registers and rigorous data of progress, attainment, and provisions. Review whole school assessment data and conduct assessments to identify priority areas and/or pupils for targeted intervention.
• Participate in the development of behavior policy/promoting pupils’ self-esteem and manage student behavior in line with the whole school policy.
• To be able to maintain confidentiality.
• 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.
• Participate in the admissions, evaluations, assessments, and subsequent transitions of SoD. This includes monitoring standards and pupils' progress, including preparation for and action from year group progress meetings and data analysis, liaising with families, feeding into and from SLT meetings, supporting colleagues in developing their classroom practice, leading new initiatives to improve standards, working alongside and supporting the shadow year group leader.
• 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 attire, punctuality, and attendance.
• Ensure compliance with the School’s policies, standards, and procedures.
• To recognize good practice and to identify areas for development and challenge underachievement. 
• Prepare documentation for submission to ADEK or other educational bodies.
• To be focused on raising standards, and school improvement (including areas beyond existing areas of responsibility) and be able to challenge underperformance and have difficult conversations.
• To contribute to the strategic development and smooth day-to-day running of the school.
• Led key areas of the school as part of a subject leader team for the school improvement plan.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.

Aldar Education is keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

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.