Job Description
Job Purpose
- The IRS Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing lessons that promote the understanding and practice of Islamic Religious Studies in line with the school curriculum.
- The teacher should foster moral, spiritual, and academic growth in students while upholding Islamic values and supporting the holistic development of learners.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons in Islamic Religious Studies that meet curriculum standards (NECO, WAEC, IGCSE, or national curriculum as applicable).
- Use a variety of teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning styles.
- Foster critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and spiritual reflection in students.
- Prepare lesson notes, schemes of work, and teaching aids as required.
Assessment & Record Keeping:
- Design, administer, and grade assessments, assignments, and examinations.
- Maintain accurate records of students’ progress and performance.
- Provide constructive feedback to students and parents to support learning improvement.
Student Development & Guidance:
- Act as a role model of Islamic values, promoting good conduct, discipline, and respect.
- Provide spiritual and moral guidance to students in line with the school’s ethos.
- Support students with special educational needs in understanding religious concepts.
Curriculum & Professional Development:
- Contribute to curriculum development, enrichment, and review of IRS programs.
- Integrate modern teaching strategies and technology into lessons where appropriate.
- Participate in departmental and staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.
Pastoral & School Community Role:
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and school leadership in supporting students’ overall growth.
- Supervise students during school activities, prayers, assemblies, and other duties as assigned.
- Uphold safeguarding, child protection, and school policies.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Studies, Religious Education, or related field.
- Teaching qualification (PGDE, B.Ed, or equivalent) preferred.
- Sound knowledge of Islamic theology, history, Qur’an, Hadith, and jurisprudence.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Arabic (reading Qur’an and basic interpretation) is an added advantage.
Key Competencies:
- Deep understanding of Islamic values and ability to model them.
- Passion for teaching and nurturing young learners.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to inspire students academically, morally, and spiritually.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.