Secondary SENCO

Expiring soon

• Have a UK/Irish teaching qualification with QTS for this age group
• Have taught in a school in the UK/Ireland
• Understand and believe in our school vision which is to be- A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress. This role would be ideal for someone in an early stage of their career to embed the experience you have already gained in the UK.
• Have at least three years’ experience of working with SEN children

• To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child, including those who attend the Hemam centre (an on-site centre for children with complex needs), makes as much progress as possible
• To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
• To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive

• To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through relevant and engaging learning experiences
• To work collaboratively, coaching, supporting and training colleagues and families
• To have a positive impact on the work of the school

• To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
• To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possible
• To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate
• To lead CAS activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community
• To comply with our agreed policies and Aquila Ways
• To actively engage with our school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities to make The Aquila School the school of choice for our community.
• To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others
• To be involved in improving learning across the school as a subject leader

• Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the inclusion policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability
• Provide professional guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies
• Work with the Head of Inclusion to ensure the strategic development of inclusion practices within the school
• Line manage LSAs
• Coach and train colleagues
• Teaching within the inclusion team and team teaching to develop class teachers' practice

• Support the HOI by having a strategic overview of provision for pupils with SEN or a disability across the school, monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision
• Contribute to school self-evaluation, particularly with respect to provision for pupils with SEN or a disability
• Make sure the inclusion policy is put into practice and its objectives are reflected in the school improvement plan (SIP)
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives that may affect the school’s policy and practice
• Evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, and suggest changes to make use of funding more effective

• Maintain an accurate SEND register and provision map
• Provide guidance to colleagues on teaching pupils with SEN or a disability, and advise on the graduated approach to SEN support
• Advise on the use of the school’s budget and other resources to meet pupils’ needs effectively, including staff deployment
• Work with educational psychologists, Speech and Occupational Therapists, and other external agencies
• Be a key point of contact for external agencies
• Analyse assessment data for pupils with SEN or a disability
• Implement and lead intervention groups for pupils with SEND, and evaluate their effectiveness

• Support the identification of a pupil’s SEN needs
• Coordinate provision that meets the pupil’s needs, and monitor its effectiveness
• Secure relevant services for the pupil where appropriate
• Ensure records are maintained and kept up to date
• Support the review and quality control the education Pupil Profiles and IEPs
• Communicate regularly with families
• Ensure if the pupil transfers to another school, all relevant information is conveyed to it, and support a smooth transition for the pupil
• Promote the pupil’s inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum, facilities, and extra-curricular activities

The Aquila School is a happy community school which opened in September 2018. We are proud to be the flagship school for International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global community of over 100 international schools across 23 countries with a shared purpose of growing the world’s most curious, confident minds. At The Aquila School we welcome children aged 3 to 18 years old and prepare pupils for a complex, challenging, and competitive future. We have been graded outstanding by British Schools Overseas and in the local inspection framework we are rated as good with many features including inclusion, well being and the UAE national agenda being rated as very good.

The Aquila School offers the English National curriculum adapted to be relevant to meet the diverse community that we serve. In key stage four we offer a range of IGCSEs, GCSEs and BTECs and key stage five we offer IBDP, IBCP and a range of BTECs as well as an Asdan pathway.

Our staff work hard to ensure our children love school, love learning and make as much progress as possible.

The Aquila School Vision and Purpose

Our purpose is safe, happy, learning.

Our vision is known and owned by all members of our community and really does underpin all aspects of our work

A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, be kind, compassionate learners, engage in meaningful learning experiences, make exceptional progress and understand their role as global citizens.

At ISP

At International Schools Partnership (ISP), we champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. We ignite our students’ curiosity and grow their self-confidence, empowering them to become the next generation of changemakers.