Weekend Imam & Quran Teacher

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Weekend Imam & Quran Teacher

Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre (GLMCC)

Working Pattern: part-time, 25 hours per week
Reporting to: Education Department
Salary: Dependent upon experience and qualifications
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 & Community Centre (GLMCC) seeks to appoint a Weekend Imam and Qur’an Teacher to take a supporting role in the Centre’s religious and educational activities. The main purpose of the post is to lead designated prayers, support Qur’an teaching and Madrassah provision, and contribute to the spiritual development of the community in accordance with the Qur’an and the Sunnah.

2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ROLE

Teaching, Learning and Assessments

• Lead designated prayers as part of the agreed rota, including weekend prayers.
• Lead additional prayers as required including but not limited to; taraweeh & funeral.
• Play a pivotal role in the Madrassah pure hifdh project as a teacher and leader.
• Act as a religious ambassador and role model.
• Facilitate Mosque visits as and when required.
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Support the delivery of Qur’an classes and related activities, as required.
• Support the Madrassah programme by assisting with Qur’an assessment, student development, and continuity of learning.

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

Personal and professional conduct

• Uphold public trust in the Masjid by maintaining high standards of etiquette and behaviour, within and outside the Madrasah premises
• Maintain professional regard for the ethos, policies and procedures of the Madrasah and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

Relationships with others

• Collaborate and work with colleagues, and other relevant professionals within and beyond the Madrasah.
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents/carers, the community and Masjid and ensure all communication is consistent with the Madrasah’s ethos

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 Responsibilities

• Notify the Madrasah Coordinator/Hifdh Lead 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
• Participate in Madrasah Parents’ Evenings, award ceremonies, and assemblies as directed by the Madrasah Coordinator/ Hifdh Lead

3. PERSON SPECIFICATION (EXPERIENCE, ATTRIBUTES, QUALIFICATIONS)

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL/ DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

1

Ijazah’s in the various modes of Quran recitation.

ESSENTIAL

2

Islamic studies qualification and/or structured learning with prominent scholars for a lengthy period of time.

ESSENTIAL

EXPERIENCE:

3

Competency in the recitation of the Quran

ESSENTIAL

4

Experienced imam who has been leading taraweeh for the past 5-10 years

ESSENTIAL

5

Experience of teaching youth and adults.

ESSENTIAL

6

Experienced counsellor or history of administering pastoral care

DESIREABLE

7

Strong record of teaching both youth and adults in formal or informal settings

DESIREABLE

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

4

Adherer to the Salafi/Ahlul Hadith methodology

ESSENTIAL

5

T literate and competent in using MS Office packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

DESIREABLE

6

Willingness and ability to work as part of a team

ESSENTIAL

ATTRIBUTES:

7

Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal). 

ESSENTIAL

8

Driven by the desire to please Allah and contribute to the betterment of the ummah through their work.

ESSENTIAL

9

Strong Islamic character and values.

ESSENTIAL

10

Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

ESSENTIAL

11

Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality at all times

ESSENTIAL

12

Energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and resilience

ESSENTIAL

13

An excellent record of attendance and punctuality

ESSENTIAL

14

Commitment to the aims and objectives of GLMCC

ESSENTIAL

15

Patience and perseverance when teaching the Qur’an to children

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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