Secondary Learning Enhancement Teacher; SEN UAE

Overview

SECONDARY LEARNING ENHANCEMENT TEACHER NEEDED FOR AUGUST 2026. For a leading not-for-profit international school in the UAE, established in 2007 through a partnership between the Government of Sharjah and the State of Victoria, Australia, the school offers a high-quality Australian (Victorian) curriculum to a diverse international student community from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The school provides a holistic and student-centered learning environment that promotes academic excellence, critical thinking, and personal development.

It is structured into Early Learning, Primary, Middle, and Senior sections, with senior students having the opportunity to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

• To offer high quality and appropriate teaching support to students with diverse needs including those with learning difficulties, disabilities (both diagnosed and undiagnosed), behavioural challenges, and gifted and talented students.
• To effectively manage and develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs), in collaboration with teachers, parents, and specialists, for all students of determination and those on longer-term Level 3 interventions, to address students’ specific needs and goals.
• Liaise with external agencies and/or provide timely advice to parents in respect to external agencies to coordinate support services for students.
• Provide guidance and support to teachers in implementing differentiated and modified curriculum to meet the needs of the learners addressed above.
• Collaborate with parents to provide ongoing communication, support, and resources to enhance student well-being and academic success.
• Ensure LSAs in the school are operating according to their job description and MOU. Coordinate with parents.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files, including entry into SEQTA, of:
  • Student support plans/IEPs
  • Student database
  • Progress reports to teachers
• Provide appropriate guidance to teachers and leaders regarding assessment and reporting.
• Implement and follow up on teacher referrals, communicating directly with teachers and line manager.
• Provide input to the ongoing development of associated policies and procedures related to student support and inclusion.
• Audit resources and supply budget requirements as required to adequately support teachers and students with diverse learning needs.
• Ensure smooth transition to different year groups at critical times, i.e., Primary to Middle, Middle to Secondary.
• Become trained and involved in Multilit, specifically those programs related to small group and 1:1 intervention.
• Any other duties assigned by the Head of Learning Enhancement or Campus Principal.

• Preferred to have IB experience (if for senior school)
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience (will consider less on a case by case basis)
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (ie: VIT, QTS, etc)
• Applicants must have a relevant teaching qualification. (minimum matching Bachelor's degree)
• Embrace a student centred model of learning and happy to work with predominantly ESL and largely Arabic children
• Work in a setting that is distinctly multi-national and multicultural

• Tax free salary starting from AED 11,000 per month
• Free furnished family accommodation
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Free annual flights (for employee, spouse and 2 children)
• Two subsidized school places

Country: UAE

Location:

Sharjah City close to Dubai Border

Start Date:

August
Contract Length: 2 years

Working Hours:

4 day week – Monday to Thursday