Secondary Inclusion Teacher - September 2024

At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all of our students are beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking an exceptional Secondary Inclusion Teacher who are willing to uphold our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established team for September 2024.

We are a fully inclusive, high performing school, with a long history of success. This is evidenced through our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks. Some specific examples include:

• Rated as ‘Outstanding’ for 14 consecutive years by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB),
• Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas
• Holder of the coveted COBIS Patrons accreditation, with beacon status for Leadership.
• Recognition as a High Performance Learning (HPL) ‘World class School’

Through our personalised professional development programme, we ensure our teachers are at the forefront of global educational best practice and research. Our teachers have the opportunity to engage with a wide number of stakeholders and partners, such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN). 

Our personalised and bespoke professional development program affirms our commitment to not just maintain high educational standards but to position our teachers at the cutting edge of global educational best practices and research. The dynamic world of education requires dynamic educators, and with us, you are empowered to be just that. Our collaboration with esteemed organizations such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), High Performance Learning (HPL), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation partnership with Harvard Project Zero ensures that every teacher is equipped with world-class knowledge and pedagogy. With most of our leaders being promoted from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to further progress their career as we continue our expansion within the UAE and around the world.

Job Specification:

In relation to students:

• To support Students of Determination (StOD) ensure each lesson is well-planned and follows departmental schemes of work, the National Curriculum or relevant examination specification. It is expected that all teachers use the Academy provided Teacher Planner or similar/electronic to provide the evidence that these procedures are being followed
• To ensure that each lesson is taught in line with the Academy Policy for Teaching and Learning
• To work with small groups and intervention groups as per identified need
• To mark student’s work in line with the department marking policy
• To assess student’s learning and to monitor their progress in line with departmental assessment and recording policy via Go4Schools
• To keep detailed and accurate records of student’s achievements
• To ensure that students are properly prepared for public and internal examinations
• To maintain good behaviour and discipline within lessons using appropriate rewards and sanctions
• To ensure an atmosphere within lessons that is conducive to learning
• To ensure the health and safety of all students during lessons
• To strive for continuous improvement and be willing to try alternative approaches
• To use comparative data, prior attainment data, and general ability data to set targets for students

In relation to the department:

• To contribute to the writing and revision of schemes of work
• To contribute to the writing and marking of tests and examinations
• To take part in the sharing of good practice, resources and ideas
• To contribute to the review and evaluation of departmental practice
• To work closely with teachers to ensure the IEPs and alternative pathway plans are robust and actionable
• To liaise with teachers and parents regarding personalised support students require
• To attend department meetings
• To keep abreast of current developments in your subject as far as possible through reading of educational journals and supplements and by attending relevant courses and training sessions
• To set work for classes missed through absence
• To produce examples of high-quality students’ work for corridor displays as required
• To participate in department activities such as field trips, exhibitions, performances etc.
• To fulfil any reasonable additional responsibilities as may be from time to time delegated by the Head of Department

Skills

Successful candidates will need to: 

• Embody and contribute to our three pillars 
• Hold a Bachelors degree with PGCE / PGDE or equivalent related to Inclusion and have proven experience of teaching Inclusion
• Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective and solution focussed
• Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents
• Have a proven track record of providing outstanding learning & teaching
• Have aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Be willing to make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra-curricular programme and community-based events.

Please note:

Interviews will be held face-to-face, where possible, or virtually on Zoom, as suitable candidates apply. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement, therefore early applications are recommended.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.