Head of School

Role purpose

Lead the secondary school to strong academic results, a disciplined and caring culture, and excellent student wellbeing, grounded in Islamic values and the mission of Ghana Lebanon Islamic School and the Ghana Islamic Society for Education and Reformation. Model Islamic manners and ethics so faith, character, and learning support one another.

Key responsibilities 1) Teaching and learning

• Set a clear vision for curriculum and assessment that integrates Islamic values across subjects and upholds Ghana Education Service requirements.

• Ensure high quality Islamic Studies provision with effective planning, schemes of work, and classroom routines.

• Monitor teaching quality through observations and reviews of student work and results. Coach teachers and follow up with targeted support plans.

• Put in place timely support for students who are behind and meaningful stretch for those who are ahead.

• Promote clubs and activities that develop faith, character, service, and leadership. 2) People and culture

• Uphold high expectations for punctuality, attendance, dress, and conduct for staff and students, consistent with Islamic guidelines for modesty and respect.

• Lead recruitment, induction, and performance management. Provide purposeful professional development linked to school goals and Islamic ethos.

• Address performance issues fairly and firmly, with proper documentation and clear follow up.

3) Student welfare, safeguarding, and discipline

• Maintain a safe, orderly environment that reflects Islamic manners, mutual respect, and mercy.

• Implement safeguarding policies that comply with Ghanaian law and align with faith values.

• Operate a behavior system that is restorative and instructional, with clear consequences and strong partnership with parents.

4) Faith practice and community life

• Protect time and space for daily prayers and Friday congregational prayers, with appropriate supervision and organization.

• Plan the school calendar and daily routines with consideration for Ramadan, Islamic holidays, and key community events.

• Encourage community service and charitable initiatives that nurture compassion and social responsibility.

5) Operations and compliance

• Ensure adherence to Ghana Islamic Society for Education and Reformation policies, Ghana Education Service regulations, and external examination requirements.

• Oversee timetabling, examinations, records, and reporting for the secondary school.

• Work with administration on budgets, procurement discipline, stock management, and audits. Practice value for money purchasing with full documentation, including appropriate guidelines for halal and ethical sourcing where relevant. 6) Stakeholder engagement

• Communicate regularly and respectfully with parents, mosque and community leaders, and partners.

• Represent the school professionally in inspections and external forums, and build trust through transparent, timely communication. Measures of success

• Student achievement: termly targets met in core subjects. Improvement in Basic Education Certificate Examination and West African Senior School Certificate Examination results year on year.

• Teaching quality: at least eighty percent of lessons rated effective or better by the second term. Every teacher receives observation and feedback each term.

• Attendance and punctuality: students at least ninety five percent. staff at least ninety seven percent.

• Behavior and safety: reduction in serious incidents. safeguarding cases handled on time with complete logs.

• Parent and community satisfaction: at least eighty five percent positive in surveys. response to concerns within forty-eight hours.

• Operational compliance: no major audit findings. all submissions to the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana Islamic Society for Education and Reformation are on time.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience Essential

• Master’s degree in Education or a closely related field.

• At least ten years of successful teaching at secondary level, including three to five years in a substantive leadership role such as head, deputy, or head of department.

• Strong knowledge of Ghana’s curriculum (GES) and assessment practices.

• Proven record improving results, strengthening teaching, and building a value driven team culture.

• Personal commitment to Islamic values and ability to model them in daily school life.

Preferred

• Doctorate in Education or additional postgraduate qualifications in school leadership, curriculum, or assessment.

• Experience as a head of school or deputy head in an Islamic or faith-based setting.

• Familiarity with school improvement planning, data systems, and external inspections.

• Knowledge of Arabic or experience supervising Arabic language departments an advantage, not a requirement.

Skills and attributes

• Instructional leadership and teacher coaching.

• Clear, compassionate communication with parents, staff, students, and community leaders.

• Confidence with data to set goals, monitor progress, and act.

• Organized, calm under pressure, and solutions oriented.

• High integrity, fairness, and alignment with Islamic values and the mission of Ghana Lebanon Islamic School.