IQA Teacher - Al-Furqan Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A voluntary controlled Islamic school in Birmingham seeks an IQA Teacher for part-time maternity cover. The ideal candidate should have experience in delivering Quran and Arabic and demonstrate a commitment to the Islamic ethos of the school. Responsibilities include teaching a whole class and providing 1:1 support, ensuring good progress for all students. Interested applicants must submit their application by January 4, 2026, and are encouraged to contact for an informal visit.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak fluent and spoken English is essential.
• Commitment to upholding the Islamic ethos of the school.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Quran, Islam and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IQA in the Voluntary Controlled Islamic School.
• Ensure all children make good progress in their learning.

Skills

Experience of delivering Quran and Arabic

Track record of teaching EYFS to KS2

Knowledge of Islamic, Quranic and Arabic curriculum

Ability to work with IQA staff

Classroom and 1:1 teaching skills

Job description

AL FURQAN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Reddings Lane, Tyseley, Birmingham B11 3EY

Islamic, Quranic Arabic Studies (IQA) Teacher x1 posts

(Unqualified teacher scale: part time Maternity cover)

39 weeks per year, 15 hours per week

We are seeking applications for the IQA Teacher start date to be confirmed. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in delivering IQA in our Voluntary Controlled Islamic School. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to upholding the Islamic ethos of the school and will need to have excellent knowledge of the Quran, Islam and Arabic.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of delivering Quran and Arabic.
• Has a track record of successfully teaching children from EYFS to KS2 ensuring all children make good progress.
• Has a good knowledge of the Islamic, Quranic and Arabic curriculum and assessment.
• Is able to work closely with other IQA staff.
• Is able to teach a whole class and 1:1.

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Informal visits to the school are highly encouraged. Please contact Mrs. Sadyah Yafai on 0121 7772222.

Application packs can be obtained from the school website:
www.al-furqan-pri.bham.sch.uk. Completed application forms should be returned at the school address or email: [e-mail]

Incomplete job applications will not be processed.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students. This is available on our school website: https://www.al-furqan-pri.bham.sch.uk/policies/

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity, right to work and online searches. Applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Please note: only successful applicants will be contacted by school for shortlisting.