Islamic Studies Teacher

Job Description

Job details

Salary: To be confirmed

Contract type: Full-time and permanent

Reporting to: Head of Primary

Responsible for: Islamic Studies Teacher Role

Main purpose

The teacher will:

Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher and consistently meet the expectations set out in the UK and UAE Teachers’ Standards

Qualifications and Experience

• A mandatory Bachelor’s degree and a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed.).
• Successful Islamic Studies teaching experience within the British Curriculum of at least 2 years (desirable).
• Experience teaching in the UAE (desirable).

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the British National Curriculum.
• Knowledge of adaptive teaching and learning strategies.
• A good understanding of how children learn.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils.
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children.
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies.
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning.
• Safe and ethical use of AI to support learning.
• An understanding of the UAE policies and inspection framework (desirable).

Personal Qualities

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school.
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality.
• A high level of willingness to develop as a professional.
• A positive response to innovation and change.

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

• Plan and deliver engaging and relevant lessons that cover a range of Islamic topics and concepts.
• Create a positive and respectful learning environment that fosters students’ Islamic identity and values.
• Develop assessments and evaluate students’ understanding of Islamic teachings and practices.
• Provide support and guidance to students in their personal Islamic development.
• Encourage students to practice Islamic values and rituals, such as prayer, fasting, and charity.
• Foster a culture of respect, tolerance, and acceptance towards different Islamic traditions and practices.
• Incorporate Islamic values and morals into daily classroom routines and interactions.
• Utilize a range of teaching methods and resources, including technology and multimedia, to enhance students’ learning experiences.
• Keep up-to-date with Islamic teachings and trends, and integrate them into the curriculum when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to integrate Islamic Studies with other subjects.
• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress and provide constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ progress and attendance.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and professional development sessions related to Islamic education.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and the wider school community.
• Compliance with school policies and procedures relating to academic integrity, student conduct and safety.

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes.
• Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach.
• Deliver assigned extra-curricular activities before, during and after school hours.

Health, safety and discipline

• Promote the safety and well-being of pupils.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
• Follow the school’s centralised behaviour policy.

Professional development

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching.
• Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate.
• Contribute to the school’s professional development program where appropriate.
• Engage with wider SIG development opportunities

Communication

• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, line managers and the leadership team.
• Communicate effectively with external visitors, inspectors and government officials.

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school.
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.

Personal and professional conduct

• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities.
• Fully adhere to the UAE laws and customs at all times.

Management of staff and resources

• Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers.
• Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff.
• Deploy resources delegated to them.
• Ensure resources are deployed with equitable access and high efficacy.

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education) and our safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary.
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school at all times

Other areas of responsibility

• Ensure full compliance with all regulations, policies, frameworks mandated by the KHDA, BSO and the UAE Ministry of Education.
• Support the leadership team in the preparation and execution of the KHDA inspection process, developing and following post-inspection action plans.
• Contribute to the UAE National Agenda success.
• Maintain positive and professional communication with all the KHDA and Government Officials and represent the school at all required forums and meetings at the request of the Principal

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.