Religious Lecturer
Al Arqam is a registered charity offering educational services for youth and adult learners of the Holy Qur’an and related sciences in Luton, UK.
An opportunity has arisen for a religious lecturer to develop specialist knowledge of Quranic recitation, memorisation and Islamic knowledge to enable a step-change in teaching and learning of these disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Devising a comprehensive Tajweed (correct way of reading the Holy Qur’an based on established rules and texts) curriculum based on global best practise which is customised to our learning cohorts.
- Preparing and delivering advanced Tajweed lessons to teachers and senior students enabling them to teach recitation and memorisation.
- Preparing, delivering and administering lectures for academics and practitioners.
- Preparing and delivering Islamic lectures to students, teachers and the wider community to enrich their appreciation of the Holy Qur’an and inspire them in their learning experiences.
- Liaising with organisations with similar goals to help nurture positive relationship to deliver related services to wider community
- Preparing leaders in the understanding and delivery of specialist Islamic knowledge.
Experience
- Must have at least 15 years as a scholar (Shaykh) and Imam with broad teaching experience.
- At least 7 years of teaching and certifying multiple Qira’aat.
- Experience in managing classes for all ages and relating to students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Experience in leading salaah (including taraweeh) and knowledge of related fiqh matters.
Education
- Depth or breadth of specialist knowledge demonstrated by a post-graduate level qualification, from a recognised institution or equivalent experience
- Hafiz of the Holy Qur’an
- Expert knowledge of Tajweed
- Certified to teach the 10 Qira’ah from a recognised authority
Skills
- IT literate
- Native Arabic speaker (fluent in reading/writing/speaking)
- Proficient in Reading/Writing/Speaking in English
- Experience as an Imam and Khateeb leading salaah to diverse, large audiences
Salary – £22700 per annum
Please send your CV to hr@alarqam.org.uk
Date Posted: 23-02-2022