Inclusion Teacher - August 2025

Repton Abu Dhabi is seeking an outstanding Inclusion Teacher to start August 2025.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About Repton School Abu Dhabi:

Repton Abu Dhabi is a premier international school that combines a distinctive British ethos with an inclusive and dynamic learning environment, appealing to both children and their families. The curriculum merges the strengths of the British education system with the innovation and energy of the UAE. Complemented by a vibrant and diverse extracurricular programme, students benefit from world-class facilities that nurture their natural curiosity and lay a strong foundation for their future aspirations.

Repton operates across two state-of-the-art campuses on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.

• Rose Campus (Foundation School): Established in 2013, Rose Campus caters to students from Nursery to Year 2, providing a nurturing environment for approximately 600 young learners.
• Fry Campus: Opened in 2017, Fry Campus serves students from Year 3 to Year 13, including Senior School students who follow iGCSE and A-Level programmes. Fry Campus accommodates approximately 1,800 students, bringing the total capacity across both campuses to 2,300 students.

About the role:

Repton Abu Dhabi’s Inclusion Department celebrates every child's uniqueness with a dynamic team of Inclusion Specialists and Learning Support Assistants delivering targeted interventions. From Year 2 to Year 13, we offer personalised learning in both 1:1 and group settings, while actively engaging in Unified Schools programs like Unified Robotics and Football. Collaborating with experts in Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, and Educational Psychology, we ensure every student gets the support they need to thrive.

We're seeking a dedicated individual to foster an inclusive culture, helping all students reach their full potential while supporting the Assistant Headteacher responsible for Inclusion. This role involves promoting the learning and personal development of students with additional needs and English Language learners in Key Stage 2 and 3.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with teachers to plan provision for students which may involve either in class support, targeted intervention or working on an alternative curriculum. Participation in staff meetings and designated after-school events will also be part of the role's responsibilities.

Skills, Experience and Responsibilities:

• Experience and knowledge teaching students with special educational needs and/or English as an additional language   

• A commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children within the School and support of the School’s policies and procedures   

• Resilience and the ability to work well under pressure; ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively   

• A commitment to supporting the wider life of the school and boarding house  

• Attend staff and departmental meetings, open days, briefings, assemblies, INSET days, parent consultations and other school events, as required   

• Collaborate with the class and subject teachers to ensure what is being learned in one to one lessons is transferred and reinforced in the classroom   

• Liaise regularly with our Assistant Head - Inclusion to review targets, reports, and any communication with parents  

• Be responsible to implement and execute IEPs for students of determination and ELL  

• Train and conduct workshops for Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants  

• Create and update student profiles  

• Plan and execute group and 1:1 lesson plans evidenced by weekly summary reports

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelors of Education and PGCE with appropriate specialism in SEND, OR

• Bachelors in subject relevant to SEND plus PGCE in Primary Education

• Experience teaching in a UK setting or renowned British Curriculum / international school

• Experience teaching in Key Stage 2 or 3

In return we offer:

• Generous basic salary commensurate with experience

• Annual flight ticket

• Accommodation 

• World class medical & healthcare benefits (subject to status)

To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.