Job description

The Head of Inclusion at GEMS United Indian School – Abu Dhabi is responsible for leading and supporting inclusive education practices across the school to ensure the academic, social, and emotional needs of students are met. The role involves close collaboration with the SENDCo to implement and monitor Individualised Education Plans (IEPs), collecting and interpreting specialist assessment data to inform inclusive teaching practice, and monitoring individual teaching sessions against IEP targets alongside the Pastoral Leader. The position supports the whole-school Teaching and Learning policy with a focus on inclusive teaching, promotes best practice through peer observations and external school visits, and incorporates critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry-based learning strategies into instruction. The Head of Inclusion builds strong relationships with students and families, supports student social–emotional well-being, establishes clear classroom routines, maintains high expectations for behaviour and academic work, and ensures strict adherence to school policies related to discipline, safeguarding, student welfare, and the GEMS Code of Conduct. The role requires proficiency in digital tools and educational technologies for instruction and assessment and full compliance with safeguarding requirements including UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police checks.