Deputy Headteacher (Primary)
Islamia Primary School
Brent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Range Group 3, L11 (£56,776) - L15 (£61,798)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2016
Job overview
Islamia Primary School is a two form entry vibrant multi-cultural school in North West London. The school was judged to be ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in March 2013.
We are on a journey to become an ‘Outstanding’ school and the Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher to join our highly dedicated Senior Leadership Team. The prospective candidate should be an ambitious leader and outstanding primary practitioner who has the experience to demonstrate success in driving forward improvement to achieve excellence in education to impact on raising pupil attainment as well as the skills to model and coach colleagues to maintain high quality teaching and learning opportunities.
The role will focus on raising standards with a partial teaching commitment and curriculum responsibilities (to be negotiated). The successful candidate will have the opportunity for significant leadership and management responsibilities within this vibrant urban school.
We offer:
- A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
- Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
- A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
- Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents
- An excellent opportunity for professional and career development
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 will be required for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Legislation.
An application pack can be obtained from the school website or alternatively please contact the school office on receptionist@islamia.brent.sch.uk.
Informal visits are strongly encouraged.
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Closing date: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Interviews: Week of 23rd May 2016
About Islamia Primary School
- Islamia Primary School
- 129 Salusbury Road
- London
- NW6 6PE
- United Kingdom
Islamia Primary School (VA) is a mixed two form entry primary school situated in Queen's Park, North-West London. There are 420 students at the school, aged between 4 and 11. The school is extremely popular and heavily over subscribed.
Islamia Primary School was established in 1983 by Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), the world renowned singer/songwriter. Islamia Primary School was the first Muslim faith school in the country to receive full funding from the government.
Headteacher
Babar Mirza
Vision and values
Islamia Primary School aims to ensure that all pupils receive a holistic education and develop an understanding of the Islamic faith and other religions, free from distortion, misconception or extremism. The primary school wishes for children to achieve to the best of their ability in a loving and caring environment, with the help of a strong partnership between teachers, parents and the local community.
Children are taught to explore their spiritual connection with Allah and leave with a proficiency in Arabic and a love for the Qur’an. Teachers promote six core values: respect, love, patience, striving, sharing and honesty. Islamia Primary School has a broad curriculum, teaching skills such as coding to enable children to be active citizens in the modern world.
Ofsted report
“You and your staff are committed to promoting close and positive relationships within and beyond the local community. You broaden pupils’ knowledge and understanding of faiths and cultures other than their own. Pupils set high standards for themselves and others, led by the example of their teachers, upholding the importance of mutual respect, friendliness and being kind to others.”
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