Teacher - Islamic Studies

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 67,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is hiring a Teacher - Islamic Studies for Al Rayana Charter School in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on delivering Islamic Studies within an American curriculum environment, contributing to academic achievement, character development, and responsible citizenship.

The ideal applicant holds a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies or a related subject, a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, and 1–2 years of teaching experience, with value placed on supporting learners whose

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies or closely related subject with a PGCE or another recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience supporting learners whose first language is not English is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Islamic Studies lessons that encourage participation and measurable progress.
• Translate curriculum requirements into structured activities for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with teachers to coordinate lesson planning, resources, assessments, and priorities.
• Create an organized classroom environment with displays and learning resources.
• Monitor progress through assessment and maintain records of student development.
• Communicate with parents about achievement, progress, and wellbeing.

Skills

Islamic Studies teaching

Curriculum planning

Lesson preparation

Classroom instruction

Differentiated teaching

Student assessment

Target Tracker

CPOMS

Assessment data interpretation

Student wellbeing

Parent communication

Extracurricular activity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies

PGCE or teaching qualification

Tools

Target Tracker

CPOMS

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Teacher - Islamic Studies
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Teacher - Islamic Studies in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for a qualified educator who can deliver meaningful Islamic Studies lessons while supporting academic achievement, character development, and responsible citizenship. Aldar Education is hiring for Al Rayana Charter School, where the successful teacher will work within an American curriculum environment and contribute to an innovative learning community built around collaboration, leadership, creativity, and high expectations for every student.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 6000-13000 Estimated salary range based on similar Islamic teaching roles in the UAE; please confirm the final offer with the employer. ([Naukrigulf][1])
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Teacher - Islamic Studies will help students develop a sound understanding of Islamic principles, values, and learning objectives through structured, age-appropriate teaching. The position combines subject delivery with assessment, classroom leadership, student wellbeing, parent communication, extracurricular participation, and contribution to the wider educational life of Al Rayana Charter School. Working within a diverse school community, the teacher will adapt instruction to different learning abilities and support students whose first language may not be English. Effective teaching in this role will contribute not only to academic progress but also to students ' confidence, personal responsibility, respect, and engagement with the values promoted throughout the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Islamic Studies lessons that encourage participation, understanding, reflection, and measurable student progress.
• Translate curriculum requirements into well-structured classroom activities suited to different learning abilities and developmental stages.
• Work closely with fellow teachers to coordinate lesson planning, curriculum delivery, resources, assessments, and learning priorities.
• Create an organized and stimulating classroom environment supported by appropriate displays, materials, activities, and learning resources.
• Use imaginative teaching approaches to motivate students and maintain enthusiasm for Islamic Studies.
• Monitor individual and class progress through observation, assessment, classroom work, and school-approved evaluation methods.
• Record student development accurately using Target Tracker and other designated school systems.
• Interpret assessment results to identify learning gaps, adjust lesson planning, provide additional challenge, and arrange appropriate intervention.
• Take ownership of the academic progress of assigned students and maintain clear evidence of development over time.
• Provide parents and carers with constructive information about student achievement, progress, behaviour, and wellbeing during conferences and other meetings.
• Apply the school 's behaviour expectations consistently while maintaining respectful and positive relationships with students.
• Establish clear classroom routines that encourage independence, self-control, responsibility, and appropriate conduct.
• Model the attitudes, professional standards, values, and behaviour expected within the Al Rayana school community.
• Collaborate with curriculum support colleagues when additional learning or developmental assistance is required.
• Where student needs require specialist support, the teacher may coordinate with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and other professionals to help maintain an effective learning pathway.
• Embed Al Rayana 's Teacher and Learner DNA principles throughout classroom practice and interactions with students.
• Participate in curriculum action groups and contribute to subject planning, assessment development, educational resources, and special activities.
• Support school events, educational visits, celebrations, and community activities, including occasional commitments outside normal school hours.
• Use CPOMS and relevant school processes appropriately when recording or communicating information connected with student welfare, safeguarding, achievement, or wellbeing.
• Lead a weekly extracurricular activity during each term and contribute actively to the broader school experience.

Ideal Profile

Applicants should hold a bachelor 's degree in Islamic Studies or a closely related subject together with a PGCE or another recognized teaching qualification. A minimum of one to two years of teaching experience is required, with previous experience supporting learners whose first language is not English considered valuable. The school is seeking an educator with genuine enthusiasm for Islamic education and a commitment to developing the whole child through academic learning, positive values, responsible behaviour, and personal growth. Candidates should demonstrate strong professional standards, sound judgment regarding children 's wellbeing, and the ability to establish respectful relationships across a culturally diverse school community. Recent participation in extracurricular activities is expected, along with willingness to contribute to school initiatives beyond normal classroom teaching. A constructive and solution-focused approach is important, particularly when responding to different student needs, curriculum challenges, collaborative responsibilities, and changing school priorities. Appointment requires satisfactory professional references and a clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or appropriate police clearance.

Skills Set

• Islamic Studies teaching
• Curriculum planning
• Lesson preparation
• Classroom instruction
• Differentiated teaching
• Student assessment
• Target Tracker
• CPOMS
• Assessment data interpretation
• Student progress monitoring
• Intervention planning
• Classroom management
• Behaviour management
• Student safeguarding
• Inclusive classroom practice
• English additional language support
• Parent communication
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Learning resource development
• Curriculum collaboration
• Student wellbeing
• Reflective teaching
• Educational support coordination
• Extracurricular activity delivery
• School event participation
• Progress reporting
• Professional collaboration

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to teach Islamic Studies within a modern Abu Dhabi school where academic achievement and the cultural values of the region are closely connected. Al Rayana Charter School provides an environment in which teachers can contribute to an American curriculum learning model while supporting students ' personal, social, and educational development. Joining the wider Aldar Education school network also provides exposure to collaborative teaching practice, professional learning, curriculum development, and opportunities to contribute beyond an individual classroom. Continued demand for qualified educators in Abu Dhabi gives experienced Islamic Studies teachers a strong platform for professional stability and longer-term development within Primary-Secondary Education.

About the Company

Aldar Education operates a growing network of schools across the United Arab Emirates, including Al Rayana Charter School in Abu Dhabi. Its learning communities combine strong academic expectations with student wellbeing, safeguarding, innovation, professional development, and respect for the cultural values of the UAE.

[1]: https://www.naukrigulf.com/salaries/islamic-teacher-salary-in-uae utm_source=chatgpt.com "Islamic Teacher Salaries in UAE"