Bloom Education offers premium and charter school education management through exclusive best-in-

class partnerships.

With all the virtues of an education abroad, we nurture our students in opportunity-rich environments,

enabling them to reach their highest potential – intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.

Dedicated to cultivating an incomparable nurturing environment for children, Bloom Education emerged

to fill a gap when the selection of international schools in Abu Dhabi was narrow. We have gone on to

provide outstanding world-class education, where we have mirrored the highest pedigree of education

that our premium partners have sustained internationally.

Bloom Education forms part of Bloom Holding, which is a group of companies under the banner of

National Holding Group.

Position Purpose

To lead on all aspects of inclusion across the school and to promote an effective inclusion culture

throughout the school, supporting the school in accountability for progress of all children on the inclusion

register, including special needs and gifted and talented.

Provide expert advice and training to colleagues and families to support the learning of children with a

range of needs. Strategize/work with the Cluster Head of Inclusion (Corporate) on initiatives, progress of

students and trends/developments in the area of Inclusion.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead for the school on Inclusion and provision

Encourage and promote inclusion across the school at all levels

Allocated teachers, assistants and other resources appropriately across the school and monitor

developments/progress

 Work with in-school colleagues, peers in other Bloom Education cluster schools and the Head of

Inclusion on all inclusion matters

 Provide training to stakeholders, particularly colleagues and families

 To provide guidance and assist teachers to identify students with learning, behavioural, medical or

emotional difficulties

 Lead the in-school inclusion team to plan and deliver a range of programmes of work to support

individual and group needs

 To ensure that appropriate methods of assessing and recording students’ needs and progress are

maintained

 Maintain accurate records and analysis for reporting to the SLT

 Carry out regular reviews on intervention plans, SEND and G&T register and feed back to school

leadership

 Monitor and review whole school assessment data to report on aspects of assessment to identify

priority areas and/or students for targeted intervention

 Follow school policies and practices closely and ensure the Inclusion team does at all times as well

 To ensure inclusive practice and equality of opportunity for all

 Contribute to school pastoral committees

 Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant

legislation and school/company policies

 Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

 Undertake other duties from time to time as the Senior Leadership Team or the Cluster Schools

Team requires.

Professional Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership in strategic planning, decision making and line management

Lead the Inclusion team to identify, develop and deliver interventions for individuals and groups

based on identified needs

Monitor and increase the quality of interventions/support planned and provided

Complete assessments and applications for access arrangements

Deliver training for colleagues and families

Raise general awareness to educate colleagues and school staff on SEN

Liaise with external specialists to inform school-based provision

Prepare documentation for submission to ADEK or educational bodies

Oversee SEND registers and rigorous data of progress, attainment and provisions

Participate in development of behaviour policies and procedures

Communication and Working Relationships

Internal:

 This person will work with school leadership team to support overview and accountability.

 They will support students and their families.

 They will collaborate with the Head of Inclusion.

External:

 At the request of the corporate team, this person will attend meetings with ADEK and other

appropriate regulators, conferences and workshops deemed relevant.

 They may also work with external specialists.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

BA in Education (or similar relevant topic)

Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language

Experience in an American curriculum would be an advantage

Demonstrate professionalism, commitment and integrity

Inter-culturally aware with well-developed communication skills

Innovative, motivated, resourceful, flexible, patient and can persevere

Outgoing, positive and enthusiastic

Good spoken communication skills

The ability to encourage people and put them at ease