SEN Teacher - August 2027

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi is seeking exceptional educators to join the founding team and become part of the legacy. 

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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 to share this commitment.

All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month. 

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi is seeking exceptional educators to join the founding team and become part of the legacy.

As part of our founding team, you will play a pivotal role in building a vibrant and inclusive community where the learning of every individual is at the heart of daily life. Guided by the Harrow values, our staff will create an environment in which every pupil is nurtured, challenged, and empowered to achieve their very best.

All Harrow teachers (Beaks) will deliver exemplary teaching and learning within their subject discipline, fostering an environment where every pupil is supported, challenged, and inspired to excel. They will uphold the highest academic standards while embodying the distinctive Harrow values of courage, honour, humility, and fellowship. Beyond the classroom, they will play an active role in the pastoral care of pupils within their House, contribute to the breadth of co-curricular opportunities, and enrich the wider life of the School. In doing so, they will strengthen the traditions of Harrow while shaping an educational experience uniquely aligned with the aspirations of Harrow Abu Dhabi.

This position is responsible for developing teaching plans according to students’ learning needs, and searching for 
activities and resources that can be easily adapted to each child’s educational requirements. Collaborate with 
school counselors, occupational therapists, psychologists, and parents to help children develop and socialise.

The SEN Teacher will be responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities, and modifying the existing curriculum on basic subjects (e.g. math, writing) to meet each student’s learning requirements and build individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs.

They will discuss with parents and support staff about the important matters that might impede students’ progress.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head of department and SENCo.
• Undertake initial assessments for students, identify individual learning needs and ensure that all learners have appropriate Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom in their English/Math lessons and make sure that they are able to access the curriculum.
• To provide support to students with multiple barriers to learning including:
  • Autistic Spectrum 
  • Specific Learning Difficulties 
  • Behaviour difficulties (EBD/ADHD/ADD) 
  • Hearing impairment 
  • Speech and language difficulties 
  • Students who require assistive technology 
• Work with other professionals such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary.
• Assist with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/ work/ aims of the school.
• Attend team and staff meetings.
• Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the head of department or line manager.
• Implement efficient and effective entry assessments when needed.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
• Providing a safe and stimulating environment that facilities learning.
• Taking part in all training courses provided by the school.
• Working closely with the class teacher in identifying children and setting targets.
• Sourcing equipment and resources.
• Writing termly reports and identifying next steps.
• Sharing knowledge and modeling to TAs and CTs so they can administer programs for individual children with identified special educational needs.
• Implement agreed learning activities/ teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/ needs.
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To continuously develop your own role, taking responsibility for identifying and addressing training and professional development needs.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area and recognised teaching qualification or license

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role

Requirements and skills

• Excellent command of English.
• Experience in dealing or teaching children with learning difficulties or disabilities.
• A special education certification or working towards the certification is preferred.
• Successful teaching experience with needs students would be an asset.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to establish a strong rapport with students, families and school personnel.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Display a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Knowledge of computers and applicable software
• Ability to provide personal care for a student with intensive needs.
• Ability to handle physically/emotionally demanding children (i.e. aggressive, hyperactive students).

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Our Beaks embody the highest standards of professional and personal excellence. We seek to appoint individuals who are not only outstanding educators, but also mentors and role models who inspire pupils to achieve their very best, both in scholarship and in character. At Harrow Abu Dhabi, teachers play a pivotal role in shaping confident, compassionate young people, contributing fully to the intellectual, pastoral, and co-curricular life of the School.
• We seek teachers who combine intellectual rigour with a genuine love of working with young people.
• Teaching, for us, is not simply a profession; it is a vocation, and we welcome colleagues who see their role as both a privilege and a responsibility.
• We value teachers who bring passion, integrity, and humility to their work, modelling the values of Courage, Honour, Humility, and Fellowship in all they do.
• A Harrow teacher embraces challenge with resilience and creativity, demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic global context. 
• Our Beaks work closely with colleagues, pupils, and families to create an environment where every child can flourish with demonstrated success in stretching the most able and supporting those who need additional guidance.
• Beyond the classroom, they contribute enthusiastically to co-curricular activities, pastoral life, and the wider school community, recognising that a Harrow education is distinguished by its breadth as well as its depth, and that its impact extends far beyond academic achievement.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU BRING?

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