Inclusion Teacher

Al Rabeeh Academy is seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and adaptable Inclusion Teacher for an August start.

Al Rabeeh Academy is a beautiful, purpose-built school, that opened in August 2017 and is a part of a growing network of schools. The Al Rabeeh name has been synonymous throughout the city for high-quality education and pastoral care since 1979. Our school is a member of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) which provides excellent opportunities for inter-school competitions, tournaments and CPD.

The Academy is the founding Academy of an expanding group of schools and academies aiming to be the best education providers in the Emirate. We recruit the best teachers who can deliver our curriculum creatively, collaboratively, and highly engagingly.

Al Rabeeh Academy is a bilingual private school from FS1 to Year 13, delivering the English National Curriculum, alongside Arabic. Successful candidates will be highly committed team players with the drive, energy and passion to develop Al Rabeeh Academy, where there may be opportunities for internal promotion, as the academy grows.

Successful applicants will need to have an understanding of the ethos and values of Al Rabeeh Academy, a school with a high population of Arabic-speaking students. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, confident in establishing open communication with students, staff and parents. Applicants must lead by example and play a full part in the Academy’s extra-curricular activities programme.

Person specification:

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or another relevant field with a teaching qualification, have at least 5 years inclusion teaching experience.

Candidates must also have had experience either in a UK School or in teaching the English National Curriculum.

You must be a fluent English speaker, the successful applicant will have experience in an English National Curriculum Academy and leading on educational support and intervention focussing on English. 

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate:

• Excellent subject knowledge of the NC

• Working collaboratively with classroom teachers to support SEN students

• Experience of current UK initiatives and developments in SEN is essential and is willing to complete the NASENCo Award

• The ability to engage our students in innovative and productive language lessons in order to improve their learning

• A proven track record of inspirational teaching 

• Capacity to support creative learning and to focus on developing 21st Century learning environments and innovation skills

• Confidence in using IT to motivate and extend student’s learning experiences

• Experience of using data from internal assessments and standardised tests and external assessments to track student progress

• Experience of teaching EAL students is essential

• Experience of teaching SEN/gifted and talented children is essential

Package Details:

• Competitive salary (tax free) 

• An initial two-year contract (renewable by mutual consent)

• Furnished accommodation (including utilities)

• Annual return air ticket/allowance 

• Medical insurance cover

• End of service gratuity

• Visa arranged by the school

Applicants should complete the application form on the TES website via the Quick Apply button. Please submit a CV of no more than 2 pages together with a recent photograph and a scanned degree certificate.

Please note that the school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process before the closing date. Therefore, candidates are recommended to submit their application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or online with the Principal, Mr Riaan Huyser.

The start date for this position will be August 2024.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Al Rabeeh Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.