Director of Inclusion

 ISN seeks a talented and inspiring Director of Inclusion, who is able to commit to our school's Mission, Vision and Values.

The International School of Nice community is highly committed to inclusion and welcomes students with a variety of needs, including those with special educational needs, physical differences, emotional challenges, English language learners and students who are gifted and talented.

Personalised learning that puts the child at the centre of their educational journey, and ensures that they are supported in every aspect, be it academically, socially, or emotionally is something we take immense pride in.

We foster a culture of respect with an appreciation for the contributions each member of our learning community has to offer. We aim to create opportunities for all students to experience success on their individual journeys. All our teachers are SEN trained and highly qualified to ensure each child is offered a high-quality education that suits their needs and strengths.

Student well-being is a priority at ISN and there is a whole-school approach taken to promoting the aspects of

Empathy – Confident, Collaborative learners who are concerned for society

Agile- Enquiring, Creative and enterprising, open-minded with an ability to take risks.

Hard working – Perseverance, resilient learners who have the understanding that practice is the key to becoming more proficient

We offer a nurturing and supportive environment where individual strengths are celebrated and students are motivated to excel.

ISN firmly believes that the need for additional support is something all students may experience at some stage of their school life. We offer one-to-one and small group interventions as well as in-class support to help our learners bridge any gaps and thrive. We work in partnership with families, specialists, and external agencies to ensure all students get what they need, when they need it, to become resilient and enthusiastic, life-long learners.

We are looking for a Director of Inclusion to assist in the promotion, direction and oversight of high standards of teaching and learning, student achievement and progression through effective inclusion for students with special educational needs, EAL, Gifted and Talented and students receiving counselling support. Ensuring inclusive practice is developed and incorporated through all aspects of the school and adhering to the requirements of Inclusive Education. 

The key task of the Director of Inclusion is to ensure that learning support is both efficiently and effectively managed. The range of responsibilities delegated to the Head of Inclusion with regard to provision and coordination is outlined below. It is expected that all legal and statutory requirements are met for students with learning support needs.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead the Inclusion Department

• Implementing an Inclusive ethos on a whole school level with support from SLT

• Manage the professional development of staff in pedagogical best practice, in conjunction with the SLT

• Work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead/Team

·        Work with the Pastoral Director/Team

• Manage the identification and intervention support of additional learning needs including, but not limited to;

·        SEND

·        EAL

·        Gifted and Talented

·        Learning Support

·        External therapy support

·        Physical challenges

·        Support the fulfillment of the school development plan as referenced in the ISN Strategic plan and take responsibility for those tasks allocated in that plan.

·        Manage the intervention team of Inclusion Specialist Teachers, school and student counsellors and external 1-1 support assistants

·        Support the development of Inclusive values

·        To ensure progress against individual educational targets

 What we offer besides the sunshine:

• Full time permanent contract      

• Meal vouchers (tickets restaurants)

• Holiday and Christmas vouchers

• Social security and optional health insurance

• On-site welfare advice and support and help with banking arrangements.

• Relocation agency support

• A caring and supportive Senior and Middle Leadership Team with a mission “to do what is right” and to offer individualised support to all members of staff.