J13141 - Inclusion Teacher - Dubai UAE - August 2022

Job Description

WHOLE SCHOOL INCLUSION TEACHERS - AUGUST 2022This chool in Dubai is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world. Founded in 2015, our school currently welcomes more than 1470 students of more than 70 different nationalities on its cutting-edge campus, in the centre of Dubai. From Pre-KG to Grade 12, the school follows the full continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in three streams focusing on personalised learning and the development of 21st century skills. Students choose between the English with additional languages/STEAM stream or the bilingual English-French/German streams. We pride ourselves on being a fully accredited IB Continuum World School, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Careers Programme (IB CP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP). Our personalised international curriculum offers an engaging learning experience, the challenge of developing a real understanding of cultural diversity and the support of a thriving international community. Our state of the art, eco-friendly campus adjacent to Dubai creek, ensures that we can offer a wide rangeof sporting and after school activities tailored to the personal needs and preferences of every student.The role of the Inclusion Teacher is to identify and ensure the school addresses learning needs for the school to become an inclusive learning environment in which diversity is celebrated for all students. The role requires regular liaison with class teachers, specialist teachers, heads of departments and parents regarding student?s welfare and development to enable them to achieve their best and overcome barriers to learning. In addition to teaching, the Inclusion Teacher will share in the wider pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. This will include, inter alia, leading at least one extra-curricular activity per week and providing Boarding House support in terms of supporting a group of students as a Tutor at least once a week. Occasional participation in outreach or promotional activities may be required, but every effort will be made to ensure that this request is reasonable and shared equitably amongst all teaching staffThe salary and benefits package reflects the fact that the school is committed to excellence and is in line with UAE Labour Law. Tax free monthly salary AED11000-14000, Contract 2 years limited contract, with the option for renewal. The employment package includes accommodation, flights and insurance. Please contact your Edvectus consultant today.Position RequirementsEducation? Bachelor?s Degree in Special Education/Inclusive Education or related subject? Professional Teaching Qualification? Relevant recent professional development that qualifies the candidate for this postExperience? Extensive international teaching experience of at least 2 years? Significant experience and successful track record of teaching and supporting students with special educational and additional needs in an internationalschool setting.? Experience of working with students for whom English is an additional language? Have strong knowledge of current practice and developments for students with SEND? Proven track record of excellence and tangible outcomes? Show commitment to the inclusion of all students? Evidence of outstanding teaching practice.? Experience of working in an international environment is preferred, however not essential.? Experience in using technology to maximise student learning experience.Competencies? A fluent first language English speaker? A second language such as French, German, Russian or Arabic desirable? A positive, flexible, ?can do? work ethic.? A commitment to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning? Exceptional communication skills? Strong collaboration skills to foster partnerships with teachers, students and parents? A clear personal philosophy on inclusive education and how this informs practice.? A genuine interest in progressive, inclusive student-centred approaches to pedagogy.? An interest in social enterprise, charity and service learning, and how these can be embedded formally into the curriculum.? A desire to be involved in the life of the school beyond the classroom and an understanding of the importance of this to student learning? Excellent standards of personal presentation.? Enjoyment of working in a positive, collaborative team environment with the values of honesty, integrity and mutual support at the core.? An enthusiasm for engaging with diverse cultures tempered only with high levels of patience and adaptability? Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills

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