:Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Head-Inclusion for Al Rayana Charter School in Abu Dhabi for the Academic Year 24/25.Al Rayana Charter School is an American curriculum, mixed gender primary school located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to create A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity. This vision is supported by the Al Rayana Learner and Teacher DNA which is at the heart of the school community.This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's 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:Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Encourage and promote inclusion across the school at all levels
• Be an exemplary classroom teacher, supporting and guiding staff on SEN and inclusion to promote high standards of educational achievement
• Liaise closely with colleagues from other schools, outside agencies and other professionals \xc2\xb7 Line manage staff employed to support children with special needs \xc2\xb7 Maintain accurate records, IEPs and coordinate care plans
• Review whole school assessment data and conduct assessment to identify priority areas and/or pupils for targeted intervention
• Plan and deliver a range of programs of work to support individual needs
• Provide training within and beyond our school to colleagues and families \xc2\xb7 Provide full induction and training for the school Inclusion team and Inclusion assistants.
• Undertake co teaching to support class/subject teacher with the delivery of differentiated lessons \xc2\xb7 Contribute to school pastoral committee.
• Participate in the admissions, evaluations, assessments, and subsequent transitions of SoD. \xc2\xb7 Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation, and school policies. \xc2\xb7 Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance \xc2\xb7 Undertake other duties from time to time as the Principal /Head of Inclusion requires

Specific Duties

• Lead and manage a team
• Identify, develop and deliver interventions for individuals based on identified needs
• Provide individual or group instruction where appropriate
• Deliver training for colleagues and families
• Liaise with external specialists to inform school-based provision
• Monitoring work assigned by teacher - checking and correcting individuals work while in progress \xc2\xb7 Prepare documentation for submission to ADEK or other educational bodies
• Complete assessments and applications for access arrangements
• Maintain SEN registers and rigorous data of progress, attainment and provisions
• Participate in the development of behavior policy/promoting pupils\' self-esteem and manage student behavior in line with the whole school policy

Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:A qualified teacher \xc2\xb7 SEN Qualification (Master's level or external certification on an aspect of SEN)Minimum Experience:Minimum of 5 years\' experience in the field of SEN \xc2\xb7 Previous experience in leading SEN / Learning Support in a primary/secondary schoolJob Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Evidence of implementing strategic initiatives and impact within a school.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading a special education or inclusion team.
• Experience in maintaining accurate and meaningful SEN registers and developing high quality IEPs and intervention plans.
• Capacity to identify a range of need types and/or development delays
• Experience in administering standardized assessments to inform provision
• Delivered a range of specific intervention programmes and be confident in the measures needed to prove effectiveness
• Proven capacity to utilize data to monitor and track SoD progress and attainment.

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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