Head Teacher Job Wembley area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Islamia Primary School (established on 1983) is a two-form entry faith based voluntary-aided school situated in North West London. Our most recent Ofsted inspection rated us as at the 'Expected Standard'; we aspire to be nothing short of exceptional in all aspects of school life. We work hard to nurture and produce a generation that contributes positively to the wider community.

We are on a journey to become an 'Exceptional' school and seek to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Head Teacher to join our highly dedicated team. The prospective candidate should be an ambitious, energetic, an outstanding primary practitioner and experienced head teacher, with overall responsibility for providing leadership for the school to secure its success and continuous improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its pupils and improved standards of teaching and learning incorporating the best of Islamic education.

The appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment of Head Teachers, contained in the Schools Teachers' Pay and Conditions document and all other current education, employment and health and safety legislation.

National Standards of Excellence for Head Teachers (2020)

These standards are reflected through four key domains:

Qualities and Knowledge
Pupils and Staff
Systems and Process
The Self-improving School System

These domains incorporate the ten Head Teachers' Standards and reflect the expectations of leadership within an Islamic school context. The Head Teacher is expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, educational excellence and Islamic character, ensuring that the school provides a safe, nurturing and ambitious environment in which all pupils can thrive academically, spiritually and personally.

Domain 1 – Qualities and Knowledge

Hold and articulate a clear vision and moral purpose rooted in Islamic values, promoting excellence, inclusion, integrity and service to others throughout the life of the school.

Demonstrate optimistic, professional and ethical leadership, fostering positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors, trustees and the wider community.

Lead by example with honesty, humility, resilience and accountability, modelling the highest standards of professional conduct and personal character.

Maintain strong and current knowledge of education, curriculum development, assessment, safeguarding, SEND provision, behaviour systems and wider educational developments at local and national level.

Translate national policy, statutory responsibilities and trust expectations effectively into the school context, ensuring compliance whilst maintaining the school's Islamic ethos and vision.

Communicate compellingly and effectively with all stakeholders, inspiring pupils and staff to pursue excellence in learning, conduct, faith and personal development.

Domain 2 – Pupils and Staff

Create a positive and ambitious school culture in which all pupils are known, valued and supported to achieve high standards of academic success, behaviour and character.

Secure excellent teaching through a strong understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment and how children learn most effectively, ensuring a broad, balanced and knowledge-rich curriculum.

Ensure effective systems for assessment, monitoring and pupil progress so that teaching responds accurately to pupils' needs and outcomes continue to improve.

Promote high standards of behaviour, conduct and attendance through consistent expectations, restorative approaches and strong relationships built upon mutual respect and Islamic values.

Ensure that pupils with additional needs, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils, receive appropriate support, intervention and equal opportunity to succeed.

Establish a culture of professional development in which staff are motivated, supported and challenged to continually improve their practice, leadership capacity and subject knowledge.

Domain 3 – Systems and Process

Provide effective organisational leadership through clear systems, policies and operational procedures that support high standards across all areas of school life.

Ensure safeguarding remains central to the…