Zahraa is an Outstanding, Experienced UK-Trained Primary Teacher | Middle Leader | Available September 2026
Zahraa is an exceptional UK-trained Primary Teacher with over eight years of high-impact experience across London and the UAE. Recognised for her outstanding classroom practice and dynamic leadership, she combines warmth, ambition and strategic insight to deliver excellence at both pupil and whole-school level.
Having taught across KS1 and KS2 in Outstanding schools, and contributed to multiple successful inspection outcomes internationally and in the UK, Zahraa now returns to London seeking a middle or senior leadership opportunity where she can drive standards, empower teams and help shape ambitious, inclusive school communities.
Education & Qualifications
- Primary PGCE with QTS: St Mary’s University, Twickenham
- BA (Hons) Media Studies: University of Portsmouth
Experience Summary
Zahraa brings a powerful blend of outstanding classroom teaching and proven subject leadership. She has worked in high-performing, diverse school settings, consistently delivering strong outcomes while leading curriculum development and supporting colleagues to raise standards. Her experience spans KS1 and KS2, including Year 1 and Year 4, within both Outstanding London primary schools and a leading British international school.
- Delivered consistently outstanding teaching within the British National Curriculum, securing strong progress for pupils across a wide range of abilities, including SEN (ASD, Down’s syndrome) and EAL learners.
- Contributed to multiple successful inspection outcomes: two Outstanding ADEK inspections, an Outstanding BSO inspection, an Outstanding National Identity inspection, and Ofsted inspections supporting a school’s journey from Good to Outstanding.
- Led Science, Computing and Design & Technology, driving curriculum development, book scrutinies, pupil voice, planning reviews and staff support to strengthen subject provision and confidence.
- Coached and supported colleagues through structured professional development initiatives, modelling high-impact teaching strategies and promoting reflective practice.
- Maintained high standards of safeguarding, engagement and academic continuity during remote learning, ensuring pupils remained supported and challenged.
- Built purposeful, nurturing classroom environments rooted in high expectations, positive behaviour, independence and self-regulation.
- Fostered strong, professional relationships with parents in both state and fee-paying settings, contributing to pupil progress, retention and the wider reputation of the school.
- Contributed to wider school life through roles including Eco-Warrior Coordinator, School Newspaper Editor (championing pupil voice), and Student Mentor.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations and proven pupil outcomes
- Experienced middle leader across multiple foundation subjects
- Strategic curriculum development and subject monitoring expertise
- Skilled in coaching, mentoring and developing colleagues
- Deep commitment to inclusive practice and whole-child development
- Strong inspection readiness experience (Ofsted, ADEK, BSO)
- Calm, confident leadership style that builds trust and motivates teams
- Excellent parent partnership and community engagement skills
- Passionate about fostering ambitious, values-driven school cultures