Teacher - Inclusion Primary AY 2025-26 start - Muna British Academy

Job Description

Aldar Education is seeking outstanding Teacher – Inclusion (Primary) for Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing next academic year, 2025-26.

Muna British Academy is relocating to Saadiyat Island. It was recently rated ‘Outstanding’ by ADEK - Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) currently serving over 700 students from Nursery – Year 6 we follow the National Curriculum of England. Next year will see the school grow and open a Year 7 for the first time.

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.

Job Purpose:

Provide early intervention to promote the educational and social development of identified pupil/s under the direction and guidance of the Head of Inclusion.

Teaching and learning:

• Clear understanding of the British Curriculum.
• Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.
• Work with the Head of Inclusion to ensure that the learning requirements are met in terms of reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.
• Planning and delivering interventions, for students of determination across the primary school.
• Supporting EAL students.
• Coordinate in-class support for both students of determination and gifted and talented students.
• Supporting the writing and reviewing of IEP’s to track progress.
• Updating SEN/POD register.
• Consolidating data as required across subjects and years.
• Maintaining G & T register and creating/monitoring Advance Learning Plans.
• Liaising with teachers to support them and advise on strategies as appropriate.
  
  
  

Assessment and data:

• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.
  
  
  

Behaviour management and duties:

• Follow the school’s established policies and procedures, e.g., behaviour, code of conduct and child safeguarding policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively, when necessary, within the school’s established policies.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of good conduct, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• To ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s established policies.
  
  
  

Wider professional responsibilities:

• Support in organizing and taking part in school events, outings and extra-curricular activities (ECAs) which may take place after school hours.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student’s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Take initiative of own professional development to secure high quality teaching and for successful execution of roles and responsibilities.
  
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification in SEN.

Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience working with SEN/POD children.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Mandatory experience working in an international school.
• Previous experience working with students with additional learning needs in a primary school setting.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.
  
  
  

APPLICATION:

An application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be made via the careers portal.

THE PROCESS:

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.

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