Director of Inclusion – Whole School- January 2027

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Inclusion – Whole School to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail from January 2027 Our vision at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is to "Empower today, for a limitless tomorrow." We are seeking an outstanding leader 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 everything we do. We are looking for an experienced Inclusion leader who can articulate a clear vision for outstanding inclusive education, ensuring every learner can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Successful candidates will share our core values of Ambition, Responsibility and Courage and be passionate about creating a truly inclusive learning environment for all. The Director of Inclusion will provide strategic leadership for inclusive provision across our through-school, leading the development of exceptional practice for Students of Determination while ensuring full compliance with the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teachers, parents and external agencies, the successful candidate will drive a culture where inclusion is embedded in every aspect of school life. 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 leaders have access to high-quality development opportunities that not only support their own professional growth but also contribute to our continued success. StepLab instru