Arabic and Islamic Teacher

Job Description

Arabic and Islamic Studies Teacher

Type:
Permanent

Department:
Academic

Line Manager:
Head of Arabic & Islamic Studies

• Establish a safe, respectful, and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and Islamic values of dignity and equity
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions — including native Arabic speakers and students with SEND
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behavior expected of pupils, both within and beyond the classroom

• Be accountable for pupils  attainment, progress, and outcomes in both Arabic language and Islamic Studies
• Be aware of pupils  capabilities and prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these — taking into account students  linguistic backgrounds, cultural contexts, and prior engagement with Islamic education
• Guide pupils to reflect on their progress and emerging learning needs
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn languages and moral/values-based content, and how this impacts on teaching approaches
• Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work, study, and moral development

• Maintain secure and up-to-date knowledge of the MoEHE Arabic Language curriculum and Islamic Education curriculum frameworks
• Foster and maintain pupils  interest in Arabic language and Islamic Studies, and address misconceptions with accuracy and sensitivity
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in Arabic linguistics, pedagogy, and Islamic scholarship relevant to the school s curriculum
• Promote high standards of Classical and Modern Standard Arabic literacy and articulacy appropriate to each student s stage of development
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of Quranic text, Islamic jurisprudence, and Islamic ethics at the level required by the school s curriculum

• Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time in both Arabic language and Islamic Studies
• Promote a love of the Arabic language and Islamic heritage, and nurture students  intellectual and spiritual curiosity
• Set homework and plan out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend pupils  language skills and ethical understanding
• Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and teaching approaches, and adapt accordingly
• Contribute to the design of an engaging, MoEHE-aligned curriculum within both subject areas
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work, department resources, and assessment materials

• Differentiate appropriately for native Arabic speakers, ASL learners, high-ability students, and those with SEND
• Understand how linguistic, cultural, social, and cognitive factors can affect learning in Arabic and Islamic Studies, and deploy strategies to address these
• Demonstrate awareness of students  developmental stages and adapt content and pedagogy accordingly
• Collaborate with the SEND coordinator and school counselor where student needs intersect with subject content — particularly where Islamic Studies addresses identity, ethics, or values

• Assess students against MoEHE subject benchmarks and internal school assessment frameworks
• Use formative and summative assessment to monitor progress, set targets, and inform lesson planning
• Use relevant data to track progress across both subjects and intervene proactively
• Provide regular, meaningful feedback — written and oral — and encourage pupils to act on it

• Establish clear routines and expectations for behavior in Arabic and Islamic Studies lessons, in line with the school s behavior policy
• Use praise, sanctions, and rewards consistently and fairly
• Maintain respectful, authoritative relationships with students and act decisively where necessary

• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, including…