Head of Islamic Studies Department

IQRA Bilingual Academy is seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic individual to lead the Islamic Studies department. We are seeking a dynamic, energetic, well-qualified and highly committed person possessing excellent language and literary skills. The post will involve leading and teaching Islamic Studies throughout the school.

Islamic Theology Qualification (Aalimiya Studies)

• Qualified teacher status preferable
• Evidence of recent training/professional development

Experience of Management, Teaching and learning in a school environment

• Overseeing implementation of School Tarbiyyah Programme
• Delivering Islamic Studies
• Promoting a positive Islamic ethos and behavior

Skills

• The ability to lead and manage the school team effectively and efficiently
• Deliver and lead themed based assemblies
• Teach challenging, motivating and engaging lessons
• Excellent communication skills, oral, written and presentational
• The ability to deliver well planned, organized and innovative lessons
• Make effective use of data as a basis of challenging and extending pupil progress
• Ability to use ICT effectively and how it can be used to raise standards in the classroom

Knowledge and Understanding

• The importance of Tarbiyyah for all
• Islamic Studies curriculum
• Other major world faiths how to use information and data to set targets, raise attainment and achievement
• How children and young people learn, develop and progress through life stages and events
• How to manage health and safety policy and promote and safeguard pupil welfare

Other

• A strong commitment to working with Staff, students and parents in developing Islamic Character
• Willing to learn new skills and adapt existing ones
• A willingness to be involved in extracurricular activities
  • Experience working with/counseling American youth preferred.