Primary Inclusion Teacher

Arcadia British School - Dubai is an exciting, forward-thinking international community built on a strong UAE vision where innovation and growth sit at the forefront. The vast expat-community provides vibrancy and inclusivity and thus promise a variety of exciting activities and events beyond the workplace. It is a wonderful place to grow professionally and personally where all citizens are welcomed to immerse themselves within the culture and the community.

Arcadia School prides itself on its outstanding inclusive learning environment. We are committed to fostering a community where each student feels valued, supported, and motivated to achieve their full potential. Our dedication to inclusion is fundamental to our educational principles.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Primary Inclusion Teacher to join our team in August 2026. The successful candidate will be working within the Inclusion Department to implement and deliver inclusive practices for primary students.

• To ensure the curriculum is delivered in an exciting and challenging way and meets the needs of individual pupils.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external partners to ensure a nurturing and inclusive learning atmosphere.
• Provide effective support and guidance to primary students, fostering their academic and personal growth.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of inclusive strategies within the primary phase.
• Actively engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Comply with all Arcadia policies
• Assist teachers in the development of children’s individual goals e.g. assist with planning
• Familiarise themselves with and work towards the child’s IEP
• Set up and maintain appropriate learning environments
• Attend and participate in all required meetings
• Support and oversee the IEP writing process.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality where individual needs are concerned
• Encourage open communication between themselves and the class teachers
• Communicate professionally at all times with pupils, their families, outside agencies and all staff members
• Collaborate with the Head of Inclusion (and line manager if different) to ensure the above criteria is met

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
• Fully qualified teacher holding BEd, MEd, PGCE, QTS or equivalent.
• A SENCO or similar specialist teaching qualification relating to the support of those with additional needs.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an inclusion teacher, SENCO or other role relating to specialist student support.
• Demonstrable experience working within an inclusive educational setting, preferably within primary education.
• A genuine passion for inclusion and a commitment to promoting an inclusive culture within the school.
• Strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of primary students.
• Experience in supporting primary students with diverse learning needs within an inclusive environment.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and strategies tailored to primary education.
• Familiarity with British educational standards and regulations related to inclusion.
• Committed professional, dedicated to raising standards in alignment with the schools vision, mission and values.
• An advocate for inclusive practice, with a passion for enriching the opportunities of all learners.
• Secure knowledge of the National Curriculum for England.
• Exposure to teaching alternative qualification pathways
• Skilled at using digital tools to ensure that learning is enriched and barriers are overcome, to complement the schools ‘Apple Distinguished School’ status.
• A professional who works collaboratively both within the immediate team and across the wider school community.

Initial long list interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Candidates who successfully reach the short-list may be asked to do a demo-lesson and will attend a full interview with key leaders. Where possible, this will be in-person.

Should you be interested in applying for this role please complete diligently the online application and submit your Cover Letter, CV and Qualification Certificates as supporting documents.

Arcadia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced background checks according to our safer recruitment policy available on the school's website.