Head of Education

Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre

CONTRACT TYPE: 37.5 hours, full-time.

REPORTS TO: CEO

SALARY: £35,000.00 – £42,000.00 (dependent upon experience)

LOCATION: Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre

BACKGROUND TO GLMCC:

Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre is a leading UK mosque situated in the heart of Birmingham serving
the community since 1979. Operating from its award-winning grade II listed Victorian building, GLMCC fulfils its
mission of inspiring, educating and serving through its educational college, outreach work, welfare services, youth
work, international humanitarian wing, as well as its fully functional mosque which is attended by thousands every
week

1.  PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Head of Education will be responsible for the strategic planning, management and direction of
religious,  academic  and  vocational  education  at  GLMCC.  Working  closely  with  the  existing
departments,  including  the  Madrasah,  Children’s  Holiday  Programmes,  and  the  Adult  Education
department,  this  role  involves  ensuring  they  operate  efficiently  and  effectively,  meeting  key
objectives that align with the values and goals of the organisation.

The  Head  of  Education  will  also  provide  leadership  regarding  the  development  of  educational
policies, teaching and learning, curriculum development and quality assurance.

2.  MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organisational management of education departments

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In collaboration with the CEO, directly line manage headteachers and project coordinators to ensure
effective planning, allocation, support and evaluation of work of teams and individuals.

•  Manage  academic  and  religious  calendar  timelines,  budgets,  and  resources  to  ensure  efficient

delivery across the departments.

•  Ensure evidence-based improvement plans and policies, aligned to departmental audits to promote

continuous improvement.

•  Promote a culture of accountability that is recognised and accepted as an essential element

of improvement at all levels across the departments.

•  Understand the role of relevant regulatory bodies and ensure staff are both aware of and compliant

with the regulations, providing awareness training workshops as and when required.

•  Present  a  coherent  and  accurate  account  of  the  performance  of  all  departments  to  the  CEO,

producing improvement plans and policies periodically.

•  Provide advice and support to headteachers, liaising with the local

authority and working with other agencies as necessary to ensure child protection and
safeguarding concerns are dealt with promptly and effectively.

•  Support heads of department in recruitment, retention and the deployment of staff appropriately.
•  Perform any other such duties as the CEO may from time to time determine.

Leading Learning and Teaching

•  Ensure all resources, materials and supplies are available and ready for use.
•  Coordinate a planned annual cycle of assessment, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
•  Ensure a consistent and continuous department-wide focus on student achievement is maintained

using data and benchmarks to evaluate progress.

•  Lead in analysing and interpreting information on student progress to inform planning for

improvement.

•  Develop relevant strategies for improvement.

3.  PERSON SPECIFICATION (EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATIONS)

 QUALIFICATIONS:

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 Postgraduate or equivalent qualification in educational leadership

 DESIRABLE

CRITERIA

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DESIRABLE

 EXPERIENCE:

 3-5 years senior management in education
 Proven success in writing and implementing school improvement plans
 Day to day operational management of school and/or departments

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 Experience of working in a professional environment for over 5 years.

 DESIRABLE

 Proven experience in managing a diverse team.

 Experience managing budgets and logistics.

 SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

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 Strong Islamic character and values.

   Professional and polite under all circumstances, adhering to Islamic

principles.
 Commitment to the aims and objectives of GLMCC.

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 Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).

  IT literate and competent in using MS Office packages (Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook).
  Able to manage a demanding workload and work within tight deadlines.

  Familiarity with social media platforms and event marketing strategies

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4.  BENEFITS

•  Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of public holidays.
•  Additional days off for Eid.
•  Discounts on GLM educational courses.
•  Free Madrasah places for your children.
•  Additional leave for Hajj or exceptional circumstances.
•  Continuous professional development tailored to your role
•  Conducive working religious environment.
•  Shariah-compliant pension offered.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, it is not an exhaustive or
comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Due to the nature of the
role, the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the
job description. Other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Ultimately, all post holders at
Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre are expected to be working to the best of their abilities
seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT).

Applications for this role will be accepted until Tuesday 30th September 2025

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to HR@greenlanemasjid.org