Madrasah Islamic Studies Teacher

Inspire. Lead. Serve

Madrasah Islamic Studies Teacher

Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre (GLMCC)

Working Pattern: part-time, 10 hours per week
Reporting to: Madrasah Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher
Location: Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre

BACKGROUND TO GLMCC:

Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre is a leading UK mosque situated in the heart of Birmingham serving the community since 1979. Operating from its award-winning grade II listed Victorian building, GLMCC fulfils its mission of inspiring, educating and serving through its educational college, outreach work, welfare services, youth work, international humanitarian wing, as well as its fully functional mosque which is attended by thousands every week

1. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Green Lane Masjid is seeking passionate, dedicated, and professional Islamic Studies Teachers to join our Madrasah team. We are looking for individuals who can inspire a love for learning in their students, motivate them to connect with their religion, and serve as positive role models within an Islamic educational setting.

2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE

Teaching, Learning and Assessments

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the Madrasah’s
• programme of study
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of
• pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Make best use of all resources to support the attainment of students.
• Set high classroom standards and expectations which motivate and inspire pupils
• Manage pupil behaviour in the classroom and ensure health and safety guidelines are
• adhered to
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Complete pupil reports according to Madrasah Reporting Guidelines

Training, Development and Appraisal

• Attend all scheduled staff training sessions including day, weekend or evening courses
• Maintain updated individual Continuous Professional Development record
• Participate in further training and development, as required, in order to improve own
• teaching • Actively engage with the madrasah’s monitoring and evaluation cycles in order to evaluate
• teaching performances
• Participate with performance management of professional practice

Health, Safety and Discipline:

• Promote safeguarding
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
• Maintain good order and discipline in pupils, managing behaviour effectively, to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Ensure the safety and good conduct among pupils by carrying out an appropriate share of supervision of pupils on their arrival at and departure from Madrasah

Other:

• Notify the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher as early as possible of any absence or lateness,
• and set appropriate cover work
• Register daily pupil attendance, and inform management of consistent pupil absences and
• lateness
• Carry out any such duties as may be reasonably required by the Headteacher
• Plan and participate in Madrasah Parents’ Evenings, award ceremonies, and assemblies as
• directed by the Headteacher/ Deputy Headteacher

3. PERSON SPECIFICATION (EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATIONS)

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL/ DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

1

Islamic education qualificatio

DESIRABLE

EXPERIENCE:

2

Islamic Studies teaching experience

ESSENTIAL

3

Proven experience in an Islamic educational institution

ESSENTIAL

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

4

A strong commitment to improving educational opportunities

ESSENTIAL

5

Commitment to producing the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the Islamic ethos and values of the Madrasah

ESSENTIAL

6

Strong Islamic character and values.

ESSENTIAL

7

Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

ESSENTIAL

8

Energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and resilience

ESSENTIAL

9

An excellent record of attendance and punctuality

ESSENTIAL

10

Ability to produce high quality teaching materials and share good practice

ESSENTIAL

11

IT literate and competent in using MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

ESSENTIAL

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, it is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Due to the nature of the role, the responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description. Other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Ultimately, all post holders at Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre are expected to be working to the best of their abilities seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT).

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