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We are hiring an ambitious Inclusion Teacher at the Swiss International Scientific School Dubai to join our incredible team at in Dubai.
Growing your career as a Full Time Inclusion Teacher at the Swiss International Scientific School Dubai is an amazing opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in planning, teamwork and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Inclusion Teacher at the Swiss International Scientific School Dubai at today!

About SISD

The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) 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 1800 students of more than 90 different nationalities on its cutting-edge campus, in the centre of Dubai.

From Pre-KG to Grade 12, SISD 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 range of sporting and after school activities tailored to the personal needs and preferences of every student.

Job Title: Inclusion Teacher
Department: Inclusion - Early Years & Primary
Start Date: Immediate
Reports to: Head of Inclusion

Job Scope:
The role of the Inclusion Teacher is to identify and ensure the school addresses learning needs for SISD 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 staff. Main Duties and Responsibilities

This not an exhaustive list of duties/responsibilities. The responsibilities outlined may be modified by the Head of Inclusion, upon mutual agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the role.

General:

To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for Inclusion students

To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students and to facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides inclusion students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential

To support the school's aims and objectives and contribute to raising standards of student attainment

To share and support the school's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

To maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of the current Inclusion

Teaching:

To teach consistently high-quality lessons to either individuals or small groups of pupils within or outside the class within the IB framework

To develop and adapt conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of the student

To use special equipment, technology, and facilities, to stimulate interest in learning

To collaborate with the classroom teacher to define appropriate activities for the student in relation to the IB framework

To share resources and good practice, partake in lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development

To assess students who have long or short-term learning difficulties and working with colleagues to identify individual students' needs

To ensure the timely and accurate completion of forms and reports related to effective provision for students

To carry out screeners and internal assessments for identifying, assessing, and reviewing students

To ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment, and reporting meet the varying learning and social needs of the student

To maintain constant awareness of the needs of any students to whom English is additional language

To monitor alongside the Head of Inclusion in-class differentiation and work with the teachers to improve differentiation standards.

To liaise with teachers to ensure that all students are taught to be aware of the needs and impacts of learning difficulties.

To maintain a safe learning environment for students and assume responsibility for the pastoral care of a class of students, paying particular attention to personal development and child protection

To collaborate with the Head of Inclusion and other teachers and curriculum coordinators to deliver an interdisciplinary curriculum and share new ideas, approaches, and professional knowledge

To liaise with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and educational psychologists

To work closely and communicate clearly with parents, guardians, and external agencies about the needs of the student

To organize learning outside the classroom in activities such as community visits, school outings or sporting events

To undertake administration, including updating and maintaining records of students' progress

To manage behavior, social and emotional concerns

To prioritize and manage time effectively, undertaking continued professional development in line with the role

To follow the inclusion department and whole school policies and procedures to support the inclusive environment of the school

Participate in school activities outside regular school hours to include, but not limited to, ASA's, Boarding House(s) support, school trips, staff meetings, parent's evenings, open days, INSET days, professional development training sessions, conferences and workshops, induction and if applicable examination supervision Key Relationships

Internal: Students, Head of Inclusion, Senior Leadership Team, Deputy Senior Leadership Team, Early Years and Primary Leadership Team, Curriculum/Subject/Grade Coordinators, Head of Depts, Teachers, Counsellors, Healthcare Team, HSE Team, Marketing & Admissions Team
External: Parents, KHDA, IB Position Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education/Inclusive Education or related subject

Professional Teaching Qualification

Special Education/Inclusive Education Qualification

Relevant recent professional development that qualifies the candidate for this post

Experience:

Extensive international Early Years and Primary 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 international Early Years & Primary school 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.

Salary & Benefits: Competitive remuneration and benefits
Contract: Fixed Term contract Application:

Candidates are requested to submit ALL of the following documents: * Cover letter of one page, explaining your strengths as a candidate and why you are interested in this position

• Current CV not to exceed two pages

• 3 professional references with current contact details (position, phone number and e-mail address) not older than 5 years. One must be your current or last Line Manager

Please send your application through the submission form below.

Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only contact those applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all our employees and in which our students can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our employees and students. All employees are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/home country and any other country of residence.
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