­­­­Position: Assistant Head Teacher

Date posted: 2025-03-17

Industry: Education

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 3 to 5 year               

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree is required

Salary: AED 5000 to 10000

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: GEMS Founders School

Description:

Join Our Team: Assistant Head Teacher – Inclusion (AHT-Inclusion) | GEMS Founders School, Dubai

We are excited to offer an exceptional leadership opportunity within our Outstanding Inclusion Department at GEMS Founders School – Dubai for the 2025/2026 academic year. This is your chance to lead a high-performing team and drive excellence, equity, and success for every student.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an Associate Senior Leader, contributing to whole-school strategic leadership and decision-making.
• Line-manage five Inclusion Leaders and support a team of nearly 60 professionals, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Oversee and lead the Students of Determination (SofD), English Language Learners (ELL), Gifted & Talented (G&T), and Counselling teams, ensuring high-quality provision for all students.
• Collaborate with Cluster Heads of Inclusion to strengthen inclusive practices across cluster schools.
• Lead the development and expansion of the Alternative Pathway, creating tailored learning opportunities for diverse learners.
• Oversee in-house therapy services and the Centre for supporting students of determination, ensuring impactful, evidence-based interventions.
• Oversee compliance and quality assurance, preparing for internal and external inspections.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Inclusion Department, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide professional development and coaching to staff, equipping them with inclusive teaching strategies and best practices.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role within inclusive education.
• Strong expertise in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and strategic inclusion development.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory compliance (KHDA, SPEA, ADEK) is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing school-wide inclusion initiatives.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and inspection preparation.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.