Lote Tree Qur’an School is a subsidiary of Lote Tree Foundation (LTF).
Lote Tree School primarily focuses on developing and nurturing children into righteous, upright and responsible Muslims.
One of the ways it establishes this is through primarily teaching Quran, Tajweed and Hifz taught by qualified teachers.
Our dedicated staff – working in partnership with parents – are committed to nurturing today’s young people and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
Job Purpose
* Understand the aims of Lote Tree School and work towards this goal
* To teach students aged 4-13 to read the Qa’idah/Qur’an with correct pronunciation
* To teach students the memorisation of Surahs and Duas
* To teach a small class of students with mixed abilities
Teaching
* Prepare a lesson plan (where required) in advance for the delivery of classes
* Deliver classes in accordance to the curriculum utilising a variety of teaching methods
* Evaluate each student and create teaching strategies based on the individual’s pace
Administration
* Track and manage student progression in accordance to management targets
* Maintain student records, including attendance registers and progress reports
* Ensure the required equipment and teaching resources are cleaned and stored after use, and that classrooms are left at the end of the day tidy and ready for use at the start of the next school day
* Maintain classroom control & safety management (students must not be left unsupervised under any circumstance)
* Promoting the general progress and wellbeing of individual pupils
* Ensure that school policies relating to, for example, uniform, discipline and so on are adhered to.
* Full participation at teachers review meetings to discuss progress and identify issues that require wider discussion
* Full participation in one-to-one and supervision meetings and any other meeting that may be deemed to be necessary as required by the post
* Organise meetings with parents to discuss individual student progress and support requirements
Other Duties
* Maintain excellent relationship with children, parents and staff
* Encourage and inspire the students to love the Qur’an
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential / Desirable
Tajweed Accreditation E
Hafiz D
Qualified to ‘A’ level or equivalent E
PGCE/QTS or equivalent qualification D
Experience
Essential / Desirable
Experience of teaching the Qur’an with Tajweed E
Experience of teaching children E
Knowledge
Essential / Desirable
Good knowledge of Islamic religious practice E
Knowledge of Tajweed and Makharij E
Knowledge and understanding of effective classroom strategies for engaging pupils with learning E
Knowledge of pupil management issues, including pastoral care E
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning styles E
Abilities
Essential / Desirable
Must be UK based and proficient in English language E
Demonstrable ability to work independently on own initiative E
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken E
Good self-management and organisation skills – planning of lessons and time management E
Can create a safe and purposeful learning environment where all pupils feel secure and valued E
Ability to maintain high standards of pupil discipline and behaviour E
A good team player E
A flexible and adaptable approach to work E
Well organised and punctual E
Must be legally authorised to work in United Kingdom E
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