Job Description
We are looking for an outstanding SENDCo Primary Teacher to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail from September 2025.
Our vision at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is to ‘Empower today, for a limitless tomorrow.’ We are seeking exceptional teachers to join our team who can help us achieve this goal through our belief in: Limitless Learning, Limitless Solutions, and Limitless Possibilities.
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. All successful candidates will also share the same core values of Ambition, Responsibility and Courage.
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
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, Cognitive Science Network, 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. To find out more about GEMS Education visit: www.gemseducation.com
Job Purpose:
To provide strategic leadership and operational management of the school’s SEND provision, ensuring the effective implementation of policies and high-quality teaching for students of determination. The SENDCo will foster an inclusive culture, working collaboratively with staff and families to help all students thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the identification, assessment, and support of students of determination. Implement and review the Inclusion Improvement Plan. Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and SEND policies. Support staff with inclusive teaching strategies and intervention programmes. Liaise with external agencies and provide guidance on transitions and post-school pathways. Line manage Inclusion staff and ensure effective deployment of resources.
Skills
Requirements: B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent in Primary teaching or similar. Experience teaching the British curriculum with a focus on SEND. Proven track record of outstanding teaching and student progress. At least 2 years of experience in the National Curriculum of England.
All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.
GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.
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.
Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Education Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience
GEMS WELLINGTON ACADEMY - AL KHAIL
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates 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. 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 • A member of the Council of British International Schools 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.
