Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teachers
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Two years fixed term

Al Ain English Speaking School is an established and respected co-educational international school comprising 1200 students, aged 3-18 from over 60 nationalities. We are located on the border between the United Arab Emirates and Oman in the scenic UNESCO world heritage site in the oasis city of Al Ain. The city of Dubai is an easy 80 minute drive from us. We have newly renovated modern facilities and offer a British Curriculum including Edexcel and Cambridge GCSEs and A level courses. Both our school community and the city of Al Ain are friendly and welcoming, with many expats making their home here long-term.

What we offer:

• Tax Free Salary
• Furnished Accommodation or allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Flight Allowance
• Continuing Professional Development including opportunities for career progression
• Subsidised school fees
• Relocation Allowance
• End of Service Gratuity

What we are looking for:

Applicants must be qualified teachers, with a UK or internationally recognised equivalent qualification. Familiarity with the English National Curriculum is essential, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience of teaching is desirable. We will also consider applications from successful NQTs interested in beginning their careers in an international environment.

Specialist Teacher of SEN

The SEN department works with a range of learning needs including ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyscalculia.  Students are supported in core subjects and provided with advice and training in the use of learning tools and strategies. The SEN teacher and department provide teacher support and training as well as resources on inclusion and differentiated materials.

The ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy working within a stimulating and innovative teaching and learning environment
• Be in possession of a recognized teaching qualification in SEN or equivalent
• Be caring, patient and self-motivated, and able to work with a culturally diverse clientele
• Be conversant in SEN terms and display a progressive approach to teaching and learning
• Be willing to be an effective member of a dynamic SEN team  and work closely with colleagues in all subject areas, providing inclusion advice and support
• Be familiar with and confident in writing IEPs
• Have experience supporting and teaching students with SEN issues as well as Gifted students
• Be able to make a contribution to the extra- curricular programme and parent meetings
• Be computer literate and able to administrate online tests and screenings
• Appreciate the cultural and historical importance of the city of Al Ain

Please apply for this vacancy by email to recruitment@aaess.sch.ae

Please attach a letter of application and an up-to-date CV, which must include a recent   professional photograph and the contact details of two educational referees.