Head of School - Secondary Islamic School

About the role

Ghana Lebanon Islamic School in Accra is looking for a Head of School to lead its secondary school toward strong academic results, a disciplined and caring culture and excellent student wellbeing, grounded in Islamic values and the mission of the Ghana Islamic Society for Education and Reformation. The role models Islamic manners and ethics so that faith, character and learning support one another.

Key responsibilities

• Set a clear vision for curriculum and assessment integrating Islamic values and Ghana Education Service requirements, ensure high-quality Islamic Studies provision, and coach teachers while supporting students behind and stretching those ahead.
• Uphold high expectations for punctuality, attendance, dress and conduct, and lead recruitment, induction, performance management and professional development.
• Maintain a safe, orderly environment, implement safeguarding policies compliant with Ghanaian law, and run a restorative behaviour system with close parent partnership.
• Protect time for daily and Friday prayers, plan the school calendar around Ramadan and Islamic holidays, and encourage community service.
• Ensure compliance with society and GES policies and regulations, oversee timetabling, examinations, records and reporting, and work with administration on budgets, procurement and audits.
• Communicate regularly with parents, mosque and community leaders, and represent the school professionally in inspections and external forums.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Education or a closely related field.
• At least ten years of successful secondary teaching, 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, and a proven record of improving results and building a value-driven team.
• Personal commitment to Islamic values and ability to model them in daily school life.
• Preferred: doctorate or postgraduate qualifications in school leadership, curriculum or assessment; experience as head or deputy head in an Islamic or faith-based setting; familiarity with school improvement planning, data systems and inspections; Arabic or experience supervising Arabic departments is an advantage.

Required skills

• Instructional leadership and teacher coaching.
• Clear, compassionate communication with parents, staff, students and community leaders.
• Confidence with data to set goals and monitor progress.
• Organised, calm under pressure and solutions oriented.