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Job Description
We are seeking an outstanding and experienced Teacher of Secondary SEND to join our dynamic and inclusive learning support team. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting students of determination and committed to ensuring that every learner is empowered to achieve their full potential.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience working within a secondary school setting and a sound understanding of exam access arrangements, including the administration, coordination, and compliance requirements associated with external examinations.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted intervention and support for students with additional learning needs across the secondary phase.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external specialists to develop and implement individualized support strategies.
- Assess students’ learning needs and monitor progress effectively.
- Lead and administer access arrangements in line with JCQ / examination board regulations and school policies.
- Maintain accurate documentation and evidence for access arrangements applications and reviews.
- Support students during examinations and ensure appropriate accommodations are implemented effectively.
- Promote an inclusive learning environment that enables all students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a thriving school community.
If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about inclusive education and student success, we would love to hear from you.
Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field.
- Recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent).
- Proven experience as a Secondary SEN Teacher.
- Previous experience administering exam access arrangements is essential.
- Strong knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and intervention strategies.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience within a British Curriculum school environment is desirable.
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 degree in special education or a related field is preferred
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
GEMS FIRSTPOINT SCHOOL - THE VILLA - DUBAI
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) opened in 2014 and is positioned in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education to around 2000 students from Nursery (aged 2) to Year 13, with exciting plans to expand facilities further in the coming years. The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with families from across Dubai with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in state-of-the-art buildings with a separate sport and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a range of computer labs, food technology kitchen, textiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning. The curriculum offers a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a particular emphasis on an outstanding personalised education that allows all learners to achieve their potential and find personal success. As part of a vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects. Our teachers engage in purposeful professional development in a culture of continuous learning. A wide range of professional learning opportunities are available to teachers and FirstPoint is now a host venue for NPQ courses, with FPS senior leaders delivering the NPQSL and NPQH courses to aspirational colleagues from across the region.