: Aldar Academies are seeking an outstanding Head of Inclusion for Al Bateen Academy commencing Academic Year 2023-24. Al Bateen Academy is located in the center of the city of Abu Dhabi and is a hugely popular school based in a vibrant community. The school is a high-achieving British and IB World School (Years 7 to 13) easily exceeding IB Diploma global averages year on year and achieving outstanding I/GCSE results. The school recently expanded into primary years, starting with FS2 to Year 3, and developed this year to include a full primary provision, FS2 to Year 6. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an exciting addition and provides the community with an all-through school experience from FS1 to Year 13 offering PYP, UK, and IB Diploma options. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\xe2\x80\x99s 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. Responsibilities:

• Assist the academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy\xe2\x80\x99s improvement plan and self-evaluation form
• Comply with regulations about health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practices and equal opportunities regulations
• Comply with the academy\xe2\x80\x99s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and fulfilling the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal
• Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety together with all training. deemed appropriate for academy improvement or performance management.
• Comply with the academy\xe2\x80\x99s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of a photo ID/lanyard.
• Comply with the academy\xe2\x80\x99s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times.
• Plan and deliver interventions, across the whole academy.
• Coordinate in-class support for targeted children.
• Writing and reviewing of IEPs.
• Implementation of targets.
• Liaising with teachers and advising.
• Management of HLTAs, LSAs, SEN teachers and Inclusion Assistants.
• Responsible for the development of timetables.
• Regular analysis of data, that will then inform planning and provision.
• Classroom observation of children and appropriate strategies then disseminated to class/subject teachers.
• Regular updating of Edukey.
• Delivering staff training.
• Arrange meetings with parents to support POD children.
• Work closely with external agencies to support parents of students with POD.
• Liaise with the Head of Inclusions across Aldar.
• Coordination of access arrangements for IGCSE, GCSE, and IB.
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department\xe2\x80\x99s resources budget
• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety regulations are observed at all times
• Cover for absent colleagues and invigilate examinations as required.
• Provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters
• Have a working knowledge of teachers\' professional duties and legal liabilities;
• Offer targeted support in both the primary and secondary phases after school (two after-school sessions a week) Complete administrative and organizational tasks related to the duties of a class teacher
• Have good subject knowledge in both the primary and secondary curriculum to enable effective teaching;
• Establish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct;
• Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;
• Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the academy, and pupils;
• Contribute to the corporate life of the academy through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the leadership and management of the academy;
• Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, Review days and events with partner academies;
• Take responsibility for own professional development and duties about academy policies and practices;
• Participate in Performance Management arrangements of SEN teachers, LSAs and HLTAs

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 to apply 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.