Qur'an and Islamic Studies Teacher

About us

Afrah Al Batul is a Madrasah which strives to deliver Islamic teachings and prophetic principles in a fun and safe learning environment. A professional team working to deliver an ethos centred on positively transforming pupils not just intellectually, but also physically, morally, spiritually and socially, to become the rightful stewards of their communities. A broad and balanced Islamic and Sunnah Sports Curriculum is delivered in a comprehensive manner to suit the ranging needs of all its pupils.

Job description

Afrah Al Batul is seeking to appoint a Qur'an and Islamic Studies Teacher for our Weekend Madrasah programme for boys and girls aged 11-16. The classes run every Sunday during term time (39 weeks per year) and the working time is 11:00am - 02:10pm. 13 weeks of holidays are given each academic year in line with the Lancashire County Council holiday calendar for local authority schools.

The candidate must be fluent in reading, writing & speaking English & must be computer literate. Formal qualifications in Islamic Studies and at least 1 year of teaching experience is highly desirable.

The candidate should be confident in teaching all subjects on the Curriculum including Qur'an, Tajwid, Arabic, 'Aqidah, Fiqh, Sirah, Tarikh, Tafsir, Hadith & Shama'il.

The Role

• To teach children to learn about Islam and to inspire them to be better Muslims by being a good role model.
• To plan lessons according to the curriculum and deliver sessions in a creative and engaging manner.
• To assess students learning to ensure teaching practice and learning is of a high standard.
• To be able to follow and execute Madrasah learning and behaviour policies and procedures.

Requirements

• We can only accept applications from UK residents.
• Have a commitment to developing the next generation of Muslims in the UK.
• Desirable: QTS or relevant qualification to teach children.
• Communicate and interact with children using the English language.
• Experience of working with children in the UK.
• Support children's learning through Knowledge and understanding of how children learn.
• Please note this role is based on site at the Madrasah in Accrington and not for online teaching

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 3 per week

Salary: £8.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Application question(s):

• Do you currently reside in the UK?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Teaching Qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 01/03/2023
Expected start date: 05/03/2023