Al Karamah School and Training Institute is a high-profile school for Emirati students, offering world-leading education and behavioural care. Based in Abu Dhabi, our aim is to make a real and lasting difference for every young person we support. We cater for children and young people on the autistic spectrum, aged 3 to 25, who range from low to high functioning. We have a strong record of accomplishment of creating great, positive learning environments where young people can attain the highest educational, behavioural, and personal outcomes, and are able to go on and have fulfilling lives and careers. Al Karamah School opened in January 2019 and is designed drawing on our experience of creating a suitable environment which is attuned to child-centred learning. The Al Karamah Training Institute opened in 2021, in state-of-the-art buildings. This houses specialist vocational workshops including e-sports, hydroponics, electronics, printing, and catering. We also have a fully operational café which the students access for work experience. With a dedicated therapy team at the school, you would have the opportunity to join a team focused on the best possible outcomes for each and every child. We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and inspirational teachers who will work with students in the Al Karamah Training Institute. Students follow a vocational or an independent living skills pathway. We are seeking teachers with experience of delivering vocational programmes, such as ASDAN, NOCN and BTECs. You will be a person able to see the possibilities of all our exceptional learners and develop a provision that enables them to thrive. We are deeply committed to the continuous professional development of our staff, and you will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, and professionally qualified team. We believe the right candidates will find this post challenging, stimulating and rewarding. We have ambitious and exciting expansion plans; for the right applicants there are opportunities for internal promotion. Experience of working in an SEN/ASC school as well as experience with behavioural difficulties is desirable but not essential, if applicants have relevant experience, a desire to become an ASC expert and really want to make a difference to children’s life. You should be able to demonstrate a real passion for SEN / Autism. Benefits

• You will be provided with a competitive employment package with accommodation near the school and tax-free salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Good staff retention rates – the staff are happy at this school
• Peer support to settle in
• Access to strong, formal CPD opportunities with UK links to universities offering qualifications through distance learning and informally working with SEN experts.
• First class resources, soft play areas, swimming pool and new classrooms that are organised by “stage not age”.
• Small, well-resourced class of 5 – 10 children grouped by levels and ability, with very high adult – teacher ratios

Essential requirements:

• BA Education/Teaching qualification or a relevant degree with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education
• Qualified Teacher Status or QTLS
• Delivery of vocational programmes, such as ASDAN, NOCN or BTEC
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience

Desirable:

• Experience of teaching young people with autism and other special educational needs.
• Experience of delivering Art

Apply Now To apply please send your CV and supporting statement clearly outlining your reason for wanting to work at a specialist ASC Training Institute. We will be shortlisting and interviewing in the coming weeks, and should you be asked to attend interview we will contact you to request further details. Disclosure Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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