Secondary Inclusion Teacher

Job description / Role

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Secondary Inclusion teacher to join us in September 2024.

At GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail, we want to ensure that our students aspire, create, and excel in this world that is, so they can help create the world that will be. We are seeking exceptional teachers to join our team who can help us achieve this goal through our three pillars of: the science of learning, social enterprise, and student agency and innovation.

As a cognitive science driven school, evidence-informed practice is at the heart of what we do, and we seek educators who can passionately articulate what outstanding learning and teaching looks like and translate this into practice in the classroom.

Through our comprehensive professional learning programme, we ensure our teachers have access to quality development opportunities that not only help them develop as professionals but also contribute to our outstanding success. Steplab instructional coaching, Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), the Best Practice Network (BPN) and Evidence Based Education (EBE) are just some of the partners we work with to ensure our teachers are comprehensively developed.

Responsible for: Classroom teaching is the core activity of the Academy and therefore represents an important component of the work of all teachers. In this work, all teachers are directly accountable to their Head of Department irrespective of any other positions of responsibility they may hold. All teachers are expected to strive for the highest possible standards of teaching and learning in their classrooms and to try to maximise the potential of each individual student.

Job Specification:

In relation to students:
- To support Students of Determination (StOD) ensure each lesson is well-planned and follows departmental schemes of work, the National Curriculum or relevant examination specification. It is expected that all teachers use the Academy provided Teacher Planner or similar/electronic to provide the evidence that these procedures are being followed
- To ensure that each lesson is taught in line with the Academy Policy for Teaching and Learning
- To work with small groups and intervention groups as per identified need
- To mark student's work in line with the department marking policy
- To assess student's learning and to monitor their progress in line with departmental assessment and recording policy via Go4Schools
- To keep detailed and accurate records of student's achievements
- To ensure that students are properly prepared for public and internal examinations
- To maintain good behaviour and discipline within lessons using appropriate rewards and sanctions
- To ensure an atmosphere within lessons that is conducive to learning
- To ensure the health and safety of all students during lessons
- To strive for continuous improvement and be willing to try alternative approaches
- To use comparative data, prior attainment data, and general ability data to set targets for students

In relation to the department:
- To contribute to the writing and revision of schemes of work
- To contribute to the writing and marking of tests and examinations
- To take part in the sharing of good practice, resources and ideas
- To contribute to the review and evaluation of departmental practice
- To work closely with teachers to ensure the IEPs and alternative pathway plans are robust and actionable
- To liaise with teachers and parents regarding personalised support students require
- To attend department meetings
- To keep abreast of current developments in your subject as far as possible through reading of educational journals and supplements and by attending relevant courses and training sessions
- To set work for classes missed through absence
- To produce examples of high-quality students' work for corridor displays as required
- To participate in department activities such as field trips, exhibitions, performances etc.
- To fulfil any reasonable additional responsibilities as may be from time to time delegated by the Head of Department

Requirements

Successful candidates will be joining a fully inclusive, high performing school that is evidenced through:
- GCSE and A-Level results far exceeding UK national averages
- Very Good' rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB)
- 'Outstanding rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO)
- 'World Class School' status from High Performance Learning
- Being an invited member of the Cognitive Science school network

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.