EYFS/Primary Inclusion Teacher, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

at  Hartland International School

Our School
The school which opened in September 2015, has already established a reputation for excellence in learning, teaching and leadership in the region. Our student body consists of just over 1600 students from nearly 105 nationalities, making Hartland a truly international community where a strong blend of academic challenge, enrichment opportunities and pastoral support for all, targets and inspires excellence. All that we do is underpinned by a values-based family community of teachers, children and parents providing the best possible education for every child in our care.
The Post
The successful candidate will work closely with the existing inclusion team to drive forward our inclusion agenda here at Hartland and support colleagues to ensure our inclusive vision is a reality for all students. They will coordinate the provision for whole year groups and deliver outstanding support and intervention to Students of Determination, English Language Learners, and Learning Support Students. Experience and confidence supporting class and subject teachers is a must, to ensure that personalised curriculum adaptation and interventions are in place based on the individual needs of each student.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in partnership with parents and be able to communicate clearly and empathetically, particularly in Individual Education Plan reviews and understand the power of the ‘Team around the Child’ involving outside agencies where appropriate. Passion, drive and someone who truly cares about the students, parents, and staff they will be working with is the candidate we want as part of our Hartland Team.

The successful candidate will be required to have the following:

• A BEd. or degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent with exceptional subject knowledge
• At least 3 years’ experience of the National Curriculum for England
• Experience to offer inclusion support across Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2
• Have exceptional communication skills
• Be committed to the Hartland Values which can be found on our website

In return you will have the opportunity to work in a premium state-of-the-art modern school with a committed and dedicated staff. We have a pro-active approach to continuing professional, personal development and wellbeing, and the successful candidate will join a school where our values and our community are integral to our ethos. You will receive a competitive and attractive tax-free salary, high quality fully furnished accommodation, private medical insurance, annual airfare to home country and an ‘End of Service Gratuity’.
Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Hartland International School we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
The school is also committed to equality of opportunity and to the culture and principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
How to Apply
The closing date for this position is 29 April 2024. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview on receipt of applications, prior to the closing deadline. Interviews will take place in Dubai or via zoom. Start date for this position is August 2024.
Candidates wishing to apply should complete the application form and upload it with a CV and covering letter to the HR Manager, Mrs Elizabeth Riley. Please include a recent photograph.
Your application should contain the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional referees and include your current Head of School. Applications will only be considered if they are complete and through the TES portal. Please do not email your application directly.
Located in the heart of Dubai in a developing residential community, Hartland’s unique vantage point is the iconic landmark of the Burj Khalifa and the downtown business and financial area of the city. Hartland International School is in its seventh year of operation and is already an established name on the educational landscape of Dubai.
Our student body consists of just over 1,600 students from over 100 nationalities, making Hartland a truly international community where a strong blend of academic challenge, enrichment opportunities and pastoral support for all, targets and inspires excellence. All that we do is underpinned by a values-based family community of teachers, children and parents providing the best possible education for every child in our care.
We offer the Early Years Foundation Stage programme, followed by the National Curriculum for England across primary and Key Stage 3, with a full and wide range of GCSEs and A Levels in the upper secondary. The school is an accredited COBIS member, has received The Challenge Award from NACE and is a member of BSME.
The vision at Hartland is to create a leading British international school, through a unique blend of traditional values and innovative approaches to education. Our aim is that our students are fully prepared for life in a global society and are empowered to embrace their role as good citizens who are able to make the best possible contributions to said society. We teach the importance of this by going much deeper into the meaning of what it is to live a good life. We also highlight to our students the values that we take for granted that some people are campaigning to achieve in other parts of the world. We call this rich blend of academic challenge, enrichment opportunities and pastoral support “The Hartland Way” which is the bedrock of our strong values-driven education
Modelled on the richness of the best international approaches to education, some of our unique features include:

Please refer the Job description for details