Head of Kodesh

Start Date: September 2026, willing to be flexible for the right candidate

Education Setting: Primary School

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, reflecting the seniority of the role

Job Category: Head of Department

Location: London

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Kodesh to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a central role in shaping the religious vision and direction of the school.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced and inspirational educator to lead and develop a high-quality Kodesh provision, ensuring excellence in teaching, curriculum and pupil outcomes, while embedding Torah values, middos and Jewish identity across all aspects of school life.

The successful candidate will combine strong Torah knowledge with proven educational leadership, and will have the ability to inspire staff, engage pupils and work in close partnership with families and the wider community.

The role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead Kodesh strategically at whole-school level
• Shape and deliver an ambitious, rigorous Kodesh curriculum
• Influence school culture and embed values across Kodesh and Chol
• Develop and lead a committed team of Kodesh educators
• Contribute meaningfully to Senior Leadership and school improvement

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong Torah knowledge and a deep commitment to Orthodox Jewish ethos
• Has a track record of impact in Kodesh education and leadership
• Can lead, inspire and develop others
• Has high expectations and the ability to drive standards

Shalom Noam Primary School
East Road
Burnt Oak