Job Description

Learning Enhancement / Inclusion Teacher needed in Sharjah (near to Dubai).
Whole School.
Country: UAE
Emirate: Sharjah
School Type: Primary - Middle School / Co-educational / 80% Local Students
Curriculum: Australian / Inquiry / PYP
Location: Outskirts of Sharjah City
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Length: 2 years
Working Hours: 4 day week - Monday to Thursday
Recruitment Criteria:

• Australian or NZ curriculum experience or PYP background ideal / will consider all applicants open to IB philosophy
• Bachelor of SEN + teaching qualification / non-negotiable for Ministry approval.

.Undergrad psychology, B.Ed (SEN), NPQSEN or similar.

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience post qualification
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (ie: VIT, QTS, etc)
• Applicants must be prepared to be part of a developing team - school is looking for self reliant individuals happy to 'roll up their sleeves' and be part of an exciting new journey

A popular and prestigious international school group in the Northern Emirates is seeking experienced teachers to join its expanding team of passionate educators for the current academic year for its latest state of the art campus. If you have at least two years post qualifying experience and embrace a student centred model of learning and happy to work with predominantly ESL and largely Arabic children in a setting that is distinctly multi-national and multicultural then this maybe the opportunity for you. The school needs teachers that are committed for the long term and consider this as a career enhancement opportunity.
In-depth professional development and the chance to work with international students are features that further enhance the attractions of a handsome tax free salary starting from AED11000 per month, free furnished family accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, free annual flights ) and two subsidized school places. NOTE the school serves mainly host nationals, so is only suited to dependent children under the age of 5.
Job Spec

• Offer high quality and appropriate teaching support to students with diverse needs including those with learning difficulties, disabilities (both diagnosed and un-diagnosed), behavioural challenges, and gifted and talented.
• Effectively manage and develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) / Student Success Plans (SSPs,) in collaboration with teachers, parents, and specialists, for all students of determination and those on longer term Level 2 and 3 interventions, to address students' specific needs and goals.
• Liaise with external agencies and/or provide timely advice to parents in respect to external agencies to coordinate support services for students.
• Provide guidance and support to teachers in implementing differentiated and modified curriculum to meet the needs of the leaners addressed above.
• Collaborate with parents to provide ongoing communication, support, and resources to enhance student well being and academic success.
• Support parents who require a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for their child(ren) by providing and explaining the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and LSA .
• Ensure LSAs are operating according to their job description and MOU. Coordinate with parents.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, (including entry into SEQTA) of:

a. Student Success Plans / IEP's
b. Student database / Inclusion Register
c. Progress reports to teachers and Student Success Team

• Provide appropriate guidance to teachers and leaders regarding assessment and reporting.
• Implement and follow-up on teacher referrals, communicating directly with teachers, line manager and Student Success Team.
• Provide input to the ongoing development of associated policies and procedures related to inclusion.
• Assist with the assessment of potential students who present with learning needs.
• Audit resources and supply budget requirements as required to adequately support teachers and students with diverse learning needs.
• Ensure smooth transition to different year groups at critical times i.e., Early Years to Primary, Primary to Middle.
• Become trained and involved in Multilit, specifically those programmes related to small group and 1:1 interventions.

Skills Required