Head of Inclusion​/SENDCO

Head of Inclusion SENDCO Female Location Fujairah UAE

Employment type

Full-time Workplace On-site

• Strategic Leadership and Management Provide visionary leadership for the Inclusion Department driving a culture of equity belonging and high expectations for students with diverse learning needs
• Develop implement and review the school s Inclusion Policy and School Improvement Plan for SEND ensuring alignment with UAE national priorities e g UAE National Policy for Empowering People of Determination and international best practice
• Lead mentor and inspire a team of inclusion specialists learning support assistants and EAL teachers through regular coaching performance appraisals and professional development
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the department including timetabling staff allocation resource management and budget oversight
• Contribute to whole-school strategic planning as a key member of the school s leadership team

• Oversee the identification assessment and provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities SEND including learning difficulties physical disabilities speech and language needs social-emotional challenges and gifted and talented students
• Lead the implementation of a graduated response Assess Plan Do Review to ensure timely and effective interventions for all students requiring support
• Ensure the development and implementation of high-quality Individual Education Plans IEPs Personalised Learning Plans and behaviour support plans in collaboration with teachers parents and external specialists
• Monitor and track student progress using data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make evidence-based decisions
• Coordinate access arrangements for internal and external examinations e g IGCSE A-Level IB to ensure students with SEND receive appropriate accommodations

• Lead whole-school professional development on inclusive teaching practices differentiation and strategies for supporting diverse learners
• Provide targeted coaching and mentoring to classroom teachers and teaching assistants to build their capacity to meet the needs of all students
• Model best practices in inclusive pedagogy demonstrating how to adapt resources differentiate instruction and create accessible learning environments

• Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all vulnerable students
• Lead the school s response to child protection concerns involving students with SEND working closely with external agencies and families
• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing for all students with a particular focus on those with additional needs

• Build strong trusting relationships with parents and caregivers providing regular updates guidance and support regarding their child s progress and provision
• Lead parent workshops and information sessions on topics such as understanding SEND supporting learning at home and navigating transition processes
• Liaise with external professionals e g educational psychologists speech and language therapists occupational therapists paediatricians to secure specialist assessments and interventions
• Represent the school at local authority meetings and with regulatory bodies e g KHDA SPEA regarding inclusion and SEND provision

• Ensure full compliance with UAE federal and local regulations regarding People of Determination including accurate record-keeping and reporting
• Maintain comprehensive confidential records for all students on the SEND register including assessment data intervention logs and communication with parents and external agencies
• Prepare reports for senior leadership governors and regulatory bodies on the effectiveness of the school s inclusion provision

We welcome applications from passionate experienced and student-centred leaders who are committed to creating an inclusive school environment where every student feels valued supported and challenged to achieve their full potential. The school values inclusion as a core pillar of its mission and offers a supportive environment for its Inclusion Department to thrive.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE,
  
  B.Ed., QTS, or equivalent).
• Recognised SENDCO/Inclusion qualification (e.g., National…