Shahista Zamir is the Headteacher at Regents Park Community Primary School in Birmingham. She has worked in schools for over 13 years, with over eight years of senior leadership experience across maintained and multi-academy trust schools, serving diverse inner-city communities. A highly experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead, she has led through multiple inspections and supported other leaders to strengthen safeguarding culture and practice. Shahista has spoken nationally on emotional-based school avoidance (EBSA), attendance, and inclusion, and has been invited to contribute to several national conferences, including the CST Safeguarding Conference, where she brings the perspective of a maintained school headteacher and a DSL. She holds the national professional qualification for headship (NPQH) and is currently completing a masters in educational leadership at the University of Birmingham. Her leadership is values-driven, rooted in integrity, compassion, and a commitment to equity, belonging, and the wellbeing of all pupils.