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Due to the continued success of our new school GEMS Founders School Dubai, we are looking to recruit a Speech Therapist for March 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for more experienced teachers to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Dubai.
We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish and Succeed in everything you do at GFS.
About the Role:
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the communication, language, and learning needs of our students. Your expertise will ensure that students of determination are equipped with the skills and strategies needed to succeed socially and academically.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, diagnose, and provide therapy for students with speech, language, and communication needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and the Inclusion team to develop and implement individualized plans.
- Monitor progress and adjust intervention strategies as necessary.
- Provide training and guidance to Teachers, Teaching Assitants and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to create a supportive learning environment.
- Maintain accurate records and reports to ensure compliance with KHDA and school standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- DHA license
- Proven experience in a school or pediatric setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
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.
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GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL - DUBAI
GEMS Founders School, Dubai (GFS) opened its doors in September 2016 to over 1800 students from FS1 – Year 8. This is the most successful school opening in GEMS Education history in terms of enrolment. In September 2017, we welcomed over 3500 students and extended the school to Year 9. In September 2018, we opened our Year 10 and Year 12 (International GCSE and A Level curriculum) and started that year with 3800 children. In 2019, we reached the capacity of 4260 students in Phases 1 and 2 of our original building and in 2021 expanded to Phase 3 to provide additional facilities for extended curriculum options. We reached full capacity in 2022 with 6139 children from FS1 – Year 13. Since opening, we have established a positive learning environment for our children and staff following both the National Curriculum for England and UAE Ministry of Education curricular. As a British school overseas with over 100 nationalities, it is important that we value all of our languages and cultural understanding and use this as a catalyst to embrace the culture, history and beliefs of our student and staff body. We have been rated Good in two DSIB inspections, with the most recent one also recognising some Outstanding features. We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish and Succeed in everything you do at GFS.