Islamic Teacher - High School

Nibras International School - Islamic Teacher

Job opening for a qualified Islamic Teacher to join Nibras International School in August 2026. The school commits to providing an enjoyable and meaningful learning experience for every pupil and expects all staff to adhere to NIS policies and the school's code of conduct. The vision is a happy community school where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and achieve exceptional progress.

Job Purpose

• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment based on mutual respect.
• Set goals that stretch pupils of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Model positive attitudes, values and behaviours expected of pupils.
• Promote positive progress and outcomes through accountability, awareness of pupil capabilities and prior knowledge, and guidance to reflect on progress.
• Demonstrate subject and curriculum knowledge, fostering interest, addressing misunderstandings, and keeping up with developments.
• Use Standard English consistently, and when teaching early reading or mathematics, demonstrate clear understanding of synthetic phonics or appropriate strategies.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons that impart knowledge, promote curiosity, assign homework when appropriate, and reflect on effectiveness.
• Adapt teaching to meet the strengths and needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, high ability, EAL, and disabilities.
• Use formative and summative assessment, provide feedback, and manage behaviour with clear rules, routines, and a fair disciplinary framework.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercising appropriate authority and acting decisively when necessary.

Key Accountabilities

• Represent knowledge, understanding and skills to students.
• Lead by example in truth, justice, equality, human rights, benevolence and compassion.
• Engage and motivate students to exceed expectations.
• Use excellent subject knowledge, pedagogic and interpersonal skills to inspire students.
• Maximise ICT and new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Plan lessons tailored to individual learning needs and styles.
• Encourage students to become effective, confident, independent lifelong learners.
• Maintain professional relationships and contribute to school improvement.
• Plan and deliver enriching curricular programmes and activities.
• Co operate with colleagues on fair disciplinary practices and safeguarding, protecting students from all abuse.
• Communicate professionally with parents about attainment and progress.
• Maintain confidentiality with parents and external parties.
• Model good academic practice and contribute to department meetings.
• Support after school activities and community partnerships.
• Assume additional responsibilities as reasonably requested.

Teaching

• Plan and prepare schemes of work and complete planning documentation.
• Teach consistently and effectively, considering all students' educational needs.
• Assign and grade work for school, online, and home contexts.
• Promote students' intellectual, moral, spiritual, cultural, physical and personal development, offering guidance on educational and social matters.
• Record and report on personal and social needs.
• Participate in whole school development and share best practice.

Assessment, Recording and Reporting

• Assess, record and report on students' development, progress and attainment.
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references.
• Guide students to set targets and give regular feedback to support improvement.

Continuing Professional Development

• Review teaching methods and programmes of work regularly.
• Take proactive responsibility for personal development.
• Participate in further training and professional development activities.

Curriculum Development

• Advise and collaborate with the Principal and colleagues on course preparation, teaching materials, schemes, and assessment.
• Take responsibility for specific subjects.
• Embed UAE heritage and culture within the curriculum.

Position Requirements

Education: Bachelor degree in Islamic Studies.

Experience: 2 years of school based teaching experience.

Competencies:

• Outstanding performance and teaching experience in American/International schools.
• Strong knowledge of international/American curriculum.
• Excellent communication skills and command of the English language.
• Collaborative team player with excellent personal skills.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management.

Attributes:

• Collaborative team player, inspirational speaker, empathetic listener.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Internationally minded.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Intercultural awareness, creative.
• Online and classroom teaching experience.
• Flexible with a can do attitude.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees are expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. Employees are also expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

The International Schools Partnership

Nibras International School is part of The International Schools Partnership (ISP), a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools worldwide. The ISP aims to be the school of choice in each local area, focusing on learning at the heart of everything we do.

All Our Schools

• Help children and pupils learn to levels that amaze them.
• Inspire children and pupils to be successful now and equip them to be successful later.
• Work as truly international partners within and across regions, cultures, and languages.
• Strive to be the schools of choice for children, pupils and their families worldwide.

Safeguarding & Commitment

ISP and Nibras International School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are subject to vetting procedures and satisfactory criminal background checks covering the previous ten years.

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students: Their success is our success. We consistently identify safeguarding and health & safety issues and act appropriately.
• Treat everyone with care and respect: We look after one another, embrace differences, and promote well being.
• Operate effectively: We focus on what matters most, applying policies and embodying community values.
• Are financially responsible: We make careful financial choices based on the needs of students and schools.
• Learn continuously: We engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with all post holders subject to due diligence, reference checks, and criminal background checks. All staff and volunteers share this commitment.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP strengthens inclusive culture by hiring, developing and retaining high performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other demographics. Candidates who share our vision and principles are strongly encouraged to apply.