Name of Head Teacher: Mr Alim Shaikh 

Salary: Group 3 L15-L23 inner London (salary negotiable for exceptional candidates) 

Mission Statement – Islamia Primary School

To strive to provide the best education in a secure Islamic environment through the application of the Qur’an and Sunnah.

Our School

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.

We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to lead and shape a well-established Islamic faith primary school with a strong sense of community and purpose.
• Enthusiastic pupils with positive attitudes to learning and are hardworking, respectful and proud of their school.
• A dedicated and caring staff team, supportive governors and an engaged parent community committed to achieving the very best for all pupils.
• A nurturing Islamic environment in which to grow professionally, spiritually and personally.
• Ongoing opportunities for leadership development, collaboration and professional learning.
• A competitive salary reflecting your experience, expertise and the responsibilities of the role.

If you feel you have the enthusiasm and commitment to contribute to the ongoing development of this successful, friendly and supportive school, we would like to hear from you. Islamia Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure, safeguarding checks as standard including social media checks will be required for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Legislation. 

The Head Teacher’s recruitment pack which has further detail, person specification application form can be found on the school’s website via the button below.

If you are interested in this role and wish to discuss, please email ijolil@islamia.brent.sch.uk 

Position: Head Teacher 

Contract type: Full time, permanent 

Responsible to: Governing Body 

Job Purpose: 

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.

The Duties and Responsibilities:

The National Standards of Excellence for Head Teachers (2020) 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: 

1. 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.
2. Demonstrate optimistic, professional and ethical leadership, fostering positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors, trustees and the wider community.
3. Lead by example with honesty, humility, resilience and accountability, modelling the highest standards of professional conduct and personal character.
4. Maintain strong and current knowledge of education, curriculum development, assessment, safeguarding, SEND provision, behaviour systems and wider educational developments at local and national level.
5. Translate national policy, statutory responsibilities and trust expectations effectively into the school context, ensuring compliance whilst maintaining the school’s Islamic ethos and vision.
6. 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: 

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Ensure effective systems for assessment, monitoring and pupil progress so that teaching responds accurately to pupils’ needs and outcomes continue to improve.
4. Promote high standards of behaviour, conduct and attendance through consistent expectations, restorative approaches and strong relationships built upon mutual respect and Islamic values.
5. Ensure that pupils with additional needs, including SEND and disadvantaged pupils, receive appropriate support, intervention and equal opportunity to succeed.
6. 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 school’s work, maintaining a strong culture of vigilance, accountability and child-centred practice in line with statutory guidance.

Lead the effective management of finance, staffing, premises and resources, ensuring sustainability, compliance and best value for the school community.U