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Director of Inclusion - Inclusive Education

Job Snapshot

Role: Director of Inclusion
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: Special Education
Experience: Minimum 4 years of inclusion leadership experience
Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Director of Inclusion in Dubai, UAE is a senior Education Management opportunity for an experienced inclusive education leader who can shape whole-school inclusion strategy, strengthen provision for multilingual learners, and support students with diverse learning needs. This role is ideal for a strategic, evidence-informed leader who can drive personalised learning, lead IEP and ELL provision, build a high-performing Inclusion team, and promote equity, access, wellbeing, and measurable student progress across a future-focused international school.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Education Management
Function: Special Education
Salary: 22000-35000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Director of Inclusion will lead a whole-school vision for inclusive excellence across a technology-rich learning environment that integrates AI, robotics, personalised learning, and advanced teaching practices. The position focuses on developing strong inclusion systems, improving outcomes for diverse learners, supporting multilingual students, guiding staff practice, and ensuring compliance through data-led improvement, parent partnerships, and effective leadership of the Inclusion team.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the whole-school inclusion strategy and ensure inclusive excellence is embedded across teaching, learning, wellbeing, and school culture.
* Oversee high-quality provision for students with diverse learning needs, multilingual learners, and students requiring personalised support.
* Drive the planning, implementation, and review of Individualised Education Plans and English Language Learner provision.
* Build, lead, and develop a strong Inclusion team with clear expectations, effective deployment, and measurable impact.
* Work closely with senior leaders, teachers, specialists, and support staff to strengthen inclusive classroom practice.
* Use student data, assessment evidence, and intervention tracking to monitor progress and improve outcomes for diverse learners.
* Promote personalised learning approaches supported by innovation, technology, research-informed practice, and student-centered planning.
* Champion student wellbeing, belonging, equity, and access across all phases of the school.
* Strengthen partnerships with parents through clear communication, guidance, and collaborative planning.
* Ensure inclusion provision meets regulatory expectations, school standards, inspection requirements, and safeguarding responsibilities.
* Lead professional development for staff on inclusive teaching, learner diversity, multilingual support, and effective intervention.
* Support transition planning across Pre-Prep, Prep, and Sixth Form to ensure continuity of care and learning support.
* Collaborate with external professionals, agencies, therapists, and specialist providers where additional support is required.
* Contribute to wider school life, community initiatives, extracurricular programmes, and strategic improvement priorities.
* Maintain a reflective, solution-focused leadership approach that supports innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Profile

* Recognised Inclusion qualification required.
* Master’s degree in Inclusive Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field.
* Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in Inclusion within an international school, through-school, or similar education setting.
* Strong track record of improving outcomes for diverse learners, multilingual students, and students with additional needs.
* Deep understanding of inclusive education, personalised learning, IEP provision, ELL support, and whole-school intervention models.
* Confident leadership ability with experience building, coaching, and managing Inclusion teams.
* Excellent communication, collaboration, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Strategic and reflective approach with the ability to translate vision into practical, measurable provision.
* Strong commitment to equity, access, belonging, safeguarding, and student wellbeing.
* Ability to thrive in a dynamic school environment focused on innovation, research, AI, robotics, and future-ready learning.
* Willingness to contribute to extracurricular programmes and the wider school community.

Skills Set

* Inclusion leadership
* Special education strategy
* Whole-school inclusion planning
* Multilingual learner support
* English Language Learner provision
* Individualised Education Plans
* Personalised learning
* Student wellbeing
* Intervention tracking
* Data-led improvement
* Inclusive classroom practice
* Team leadership
* Parent partnership
* External agency coordination
* Compliance and inspection readiness
* Safeguarding awareness
* Educational innovation
* Research-informed practice
* Strategic school leadership

Why Join Us

* Lead inclusion at an innovative Dubai school investing strongly in AI, robotics, advanced facilities, and future-focused education.
* Shape inclusive provision across a seamless school journey from early years through Sixth Form.
* Work in a forward-thinking environment that values personalised learning, equity, wellbeing, and measurable student outcomes.
* Join a respected global education group with strong professional networks, high-level partnerships, and leadership development opportunities.
* Make a lasting impact by building systems that help diverse learners access, participate, and succeed in a world-class school community.

About the Company

GEMS Education is one of the UAE’s most established private education providers, with a long-standing reputation for high-quality international schooling, innovation, safeguarding, and student-centered learning. Through schools such as GEMS School of Research and Innovation, the group continues to advance future-ready education by combining academic excellence, technology, wellbeing, and inclusive practice across Dubai’s education sector.

Job Title Director of Inclusion - Inclusive Education Job Description Director of Inclusion - Inclusive Education Job Snapshot Role: Director of Inclusion Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: Education Management Function: Special Education Experience: Minimum 4 years of inclusion leadership experience Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Director of Inclusion in Dubai, UAE is a senior Education Management opportunity for an experienced inclusive education leader who can shape whole-school inclusion strategy, strengthen provision for multilingual learners, and support students with diverse learning needs. This role is ideal for a strategic, evidence-informed leader who can drive personalised learning, lead IEP and ELL provision, build a high-performing Inclusion team, and promote equity, access, wellbeing, and measurable student progress across a future-focused international school. Job Details Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Education Management Function: Special Education Salary: 22000-35000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Role Context The Director of Inclusion will lead a whole-school vision for inclusive excellence across a technology-rich learning environment that integrates AI, robotics, personalised learning, and advanced teaching practices. The position focuses on developing strong inclusion systems, improving outcomes for diverse learners, supporting multilingual students, guiding staff practice, and ensuring compliance through data-led improvement, parent partnerships, and effective leadership of the Inclusion team. Key Responsibilities * Lead the whole-school inclusion strategy and ensure inclusive excellence is embedded across teaching, learning, wellbeing, and school culture. * Oversee high-quality provision for students with diverse learning needs, multilingual learners, and students requiring personalised support. * Drive the planning, implementation, and review of Individualised Education Plans and English Language Learner provision. * Build, lead, and develop a strong Inclusion team with clear expectations, effective deployment, and measurable impact. * Work closely with senior leaders, teachers, specialists, and support staff to strengthen inclusive classroom practice. * Use student data, assessment evidence, and intervention tracking to monitor progress and improve outcomes for diverse learners. * Promote personalised learning approaches supported by innovation, technology, research-informed practice, and student-centered planning. * Champion student wellbeing, belonging, equity, and access across all phases of the school. * Strengthen partnerships with parents through clear communication, guidance, and collaborative planning. * Ensure inclusion provision meets regulatory expectations, school standards, inspection requirements, and safeguarding responsibilities. * Lead professional development for staff on inclusive teaching, learner diversity, multilingual support, and effective intervention. * Support transition planning across Pre-Prep, Prep, and Sixth Form to ensure continuity of care and learning support. * Collaborate with external professionals, agencies, therapists, and specialist providers where additional support is required. * Contribute to wider school life, community initiatives, extracurricular programmes, and strategic improvement priorities. * Maintain a reflective, solution-focused leadership approach that supports innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ideal Profile * Recognised Inclusion qualification required. * Master’s degree in Inclusive Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field. * Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in Inclusion within an international school, through-school, or similar education setting. * Strong track record of improving outcomes for diverse learners, multilingual students, and students with additional needs. * Deep understanding of inclusive education, personalised learning, IEP provision, ELL support, and whole-school intervention models. * Confident leadership ability with experience building, coaching, and managing Inclusion teams. * Excellent communication, collaboration, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills. * Strategic and reflective approach with the ability to translate vision into practical, measurable provision. * Strong commitment to equity, access, belonging, safeguarding, and student wellbeing. * Ability to thrive in a dynamic school environment focused on innovation, research, AI, robotics, and future-ready learning. * Willingness to contribute to extracurricular programmes and the wider school community. Skills Set * Inclusion leadership * Special education strategy * Whole-school inclusion planning * Multilingual learner support * English Language Learner provision * Individualised Education Plans * Personalised learning * Student wellbeing * Intervention tracking * Data-led improvement * Inclusive classroom practice * Team leadership * Parent partnership * External agency coordination * Compliance and inspection readiness * Safeguarding awareness * Educational innovation * Research-informed practice * Strategic school leadership Why Join Us * Lead inclusion at an innovative Dubai school investing strongly in AI, robotics, advanced facilities, and future-focused education. * Shape inclusive provision across a seamless school journey from early years through Sixth Form. * Work in a forward-thinking environment that values personalised learning, equity, wellbeing, and measurable student outcomes. * Join a respected global education group with strong professional networks, high-level partnerships, and leadership development opportunities. * Make a lasting impact by building systems that help diverse learners access, participate, and succeed in a world-class school community. About the Company GEMS Education is one of the UAE’s most established private education providers, with a long-standing reputation for high-quality international schooling, innovation, safeguarding, and student-centered learning. Through schools such as GEMS School of Research and Innovation, the group continues to advance future-ready education by combining academic excellence, technology, wellbeing, and inclusive practice across Dubai’s education sector. Post Details

Job Start Date Salary from 22000.00 Salary to 35000.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> UAE Location City Dubai

Desired Candidate's Profile Gender No Preference Nationality Candidate Current Location Job Classification Job Type Job Type -> Full-time Industry Type Job Industry -> Education Management Job Function Job Functions -> Special Education Employers Details Company Gems Education UAE Contact Person HR Manager Designation HRM Telephone 971558817336 Email resmus2010gmail.com