Razia Ali - Executive Head Teacher

Position - Trust Safeguarding Lead

Razia leads Safeguarding across Leigh Trust and holds the position of Executive Head Teacher at both Wyndcliffe and Marlborough Primary Schools. Razia joined Leigh Trust in September 2016 as Head Teacher of Wyndcliffe Primary School and by sharing her high expectations, developed practice and achieved a judgement of ‘Good’ with elements of ‘Outstanding’ at the Ofsted inspection in January 2018.

As a result of this success she went on to open an Autism Unit, which has grown rapidly and within a short period of time is at full capacity. Razia thrives on challenges and has previously worked at two other schools judged to be Special Measures, where she worked diligently until the schools achieved the ‘Good’ outcome at the next full inspection. She has worked at five schools over the last twenty-six years undertaking a range of roles. Her roles have developed over time, from starting in a school as a parent volunteer and progressing to a Lunchtime Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Teacher, Phase Leader, Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher and now is enjoying the challenge of an Executive Head Teacher.

Razia’s passion is developing and challenging staff to ensure they engage and respect the needs of all the children in a safe learning environment, whilst providing them with the best opportunities. During her time at Wyndcliffe, she developed many leaders who have gone on to make a difference at other schools across the Trust. She has supported other Head Teachers as a mentor as they settle into their jobs. She is a governor at two schools, and enjoys learning from different establishments and challenging the team appropriately to ensure all the children have the best opportunities. 

Razia also enjoys raising money for charities and has travelled to Gambia on a number of occasions to support schools with building wells. She has also helped provide children with opportunities to go to school by building schools in remote villages. More recently she raised money by doing the ‘Shine walk’ in London. Children are at the heart of her practice and working in the community reminds her of her own upbringing. She strives to be a role model for the children so they are equipped with the skills to make the choices, that will enable them to reach for the stars and beyond. She wholeheartedly believes in TEAM – ‘Together Everyone Achieves More’ and wants to ensure the Leigh Trust motto is embedded in the heart of the community.