Head of School (Secondary)

About the role

Ghana Lebanon Islamic School 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 is based in Accra and is paid GHs 8k net.

Key responsibilities

• Set a clear vision for curriculum and assessment integrating Islamic values and Ghana Education Service requirements, and ensure high-quality Islamic Studies provision.
• Monitor teaching quality through observations and reviews of student work, coach teachers and support students behind or ahead.
• Lead recruitment, induction and performance management, and provide professional development linked to school goals.
• Maintain a safe, orderly environment, implement safeguarding policies compliant with Ghanaian law, and run a restorative behaviour system with 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, 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 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 in education 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 external inspections; Arabic knowledge or experience supervising Arabic departments.

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.