Become a Teacher
Our teachers are at the heart of Darul Ilm. We look for individuals who share our commitment to providing children with an excellent Islamic education in a caring, engaging and professional environment.
We believe great teachers are developed as well as recruited, and we are committed to supporting our staff to continually grow.
The Attributes We Look For:
Understand the Amanah (responsibility) of educating Muslim children.
A Darul Ilm teacher should:
Be a positive Islamic role model in character and conduct.
Have a passion for teaching and working with children.
Be patient, approachable, reliable and well organised.
Be willing to learn, receive feedback and continually improve.
Share our commitment to a high standard of Islamic education.
Entry Requirements:
Our Prospective teachers should:
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Be at least 18 years old.
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Have a good standard of spoken and written English.
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Demonstrate maturity, reliability and professionalism.
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Be willing to follow Darul Ilm's curriculum, policies and teaching approach.
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Be committed to ongoing training and development.
Previous teaching experience is beneficial but not essential for individuals with the right qualities and willingness to develop.
Knowledge Requirements:
Islamic Studies teachers should have a sound understanding of fundamental Islamic beliefs, worship, Seerah, manners and the core areas covered within our curriculum.
Qur'an teachers should be able to read the Qur'an confidently and accurately with appropriate Tajweed and pronunciation.
Our curriculum, resources and training further support teachers in developing their knowledge and delivering effective lessons.
All teaching staff are required to undergo the appropriate DBS checks and safeguarding training before working with children.
Teachers must follow Darul Ilm's safeguarding procedures and help maintain a safe, respectful and supportive environment for every student.
Safeguarding & DBS:
Developing Our Teachers:
Through training, resources, feedback and ongoing support, we help our teachers continually develop their knowledge, teaching practice and classroom management.
We encourage every Darul Ilm teacher to strive for Ihsan – excellence in the responsibility of educating the next generation.
قال رسول الله ﷺ : "خيركم من تعلم القرآن وعلمه" ((رواه البخاري))
The messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The best amongst you is the one who learns the Quran & teaches it"
[Al-Bukhari]