Head of Inclusion - Special Educational

Head of Inclusion
- Special Educational Needs Job Snapshot
- Role:
Head of Inclusion

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
- Function:
Special Education

- Experience:

Minimum 5 years in Special Educational Needs (SEN), including previous SEN or Learning Support leadership experience
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

Aldar Education is seeking an outstanding Head of Inclusion to join its team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Head of Inclusion will lead and develop inclusive education provision across the school, ensuring that students with special educational needs receive appropriate support to achieve their academic, social and personal potential. The role combines strategic leadership, classroom teaching, staff management, student assessment and the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, Inclusion Assistants, families and external specialists to deliver effective interventions and monitor student progress. Applicants must be qualified teachers with a relevant SEN qualification and at least five years of experience in special educational needs, including previous leadership of SEN or Learning Support provision in a primary or secondary school.

• Lead and promote inclusive education throughout the school.
• Develop a school-wide approach that supports students with different learning needs.
• Provide professional guidance to teachers and support staff on SEN and inclusive teaching practices.
• Demonstrate exemplary classroom teaching and promote high standards of educational achievement.
• Implement strategic inclusion initiatives and evaluate their impact on student learning.
• Support the school 's educational objectives, policies and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the school pastoral committee and relevant student support discussions.

• Lead and manage staff responsible for supporting students with special educational needs.
• Provide line management and professional guidance to Inclusion team members.
• Deliver induction and training for newly appointed Inclusion staff and Inclusion Assistants.
• Identify professional development needs and provide appropriate training.
• Support teachers and classroom assistants in implementing effective inclusion strategies.
• Promote collaboration and consistent practice across the Inclusion team.

• Develop and maintain high-quality Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Coordinate individual care plans and targeted learning support programmes.
• Identify students requiring additional academic, developmental or behavioural support.
• Plan and deliver interventions based on assessed individual needs.
• Provide individual or group instruction when appropriate.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of student intervention plans.
• Maintain accurate records of student support arrangements and progress.

• Review whole-school assessment data to identify priority areas for intervention.
• Conduct assessments to identify individual learning needs and developmental delays.
• Use standardised assessment results to inform educational support.
• Monitor student progress and attainment through appropriate data analysis.
• Maintain accurate SEN registers and records of student provisions.
• Evaluate intervention outcomes using measurable evidence of progress.
• Use assessment findings to review and improve inclusion provision.

• Work alongside class and subject teachers to deliver differentiated lessons.
• Undertake co-teaching activities to support students with…