Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Inclusion Teacher for Al Yasmina Academy in Abu Dhabi to start next academic year 2023-2024. Al Yasmina Academy is an outstanding British Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. With our globally recognized and admired curriculum, dedicated and passionate practitioners and outstanding teaching and learning, Al Yasmina Academy is an exceptional place to work. It has an exciting, diverse and progressive learning community that annually produces some of the very best I/GCSE and A Level results in the UAE. Our learning culture is underpinned by our core values of excellence, respect, passion, collaboration and creativity allowing all students to thrive. Furthermore, the Academy is extremely proud of its recent ADEK inspection, which rated Al Yasmina Academy as \xe2\x80\x98Outstanding\xe2\x80\x99 in all six performance standards, putting it amongst the top schools in the UAE and Middle East. 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 Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

• Creating a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and Teaching
• Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
• Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest
• Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
• Identifying SEN or very able students
• Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
• Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning \xe2\x80\x93 matched to need
• Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
• Maintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the academy\'s procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework

Teaching and learning:

• Clear understanding of the Curriculum.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in leading various SEN Interventions.
• Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching.
• Observing and assessing children in line with school and SEN assessments.
• Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• Liaising with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists when required.
• Ensure the Al Yasmina Academy Teacher and Learner DNA language and attitudes are being embedded throughout the curriculum.
• Creating, maintaining and monitoring effective IEP targets.

Assessment and data:

• Taking responsibility for the progress of a class/ intervention group.
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student\xe2\x80\x99s development using IEP Target Tracker.
• Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student\xe2\x80\x99s progress at Parent Teacher Conferences, IEP meetings and other meetings that may be required as part of the role.

Behaviour management and duties

• Follow the school\xe2\x80\x99s behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students\xe2\x80\x99 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\xe2\x80\x99s behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school\xe2\x80\x99s policy.

Wider professional responsibilities

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• Support in organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student\xe2\x80\x99s achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Participate within a weekly ECA each term.

Requirements

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Experience of a British Curriculum is essential.
• Minimum 1- 2 years Teaching experience.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• 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.

We offer: Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training. An application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be made via the website. 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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