Islamic Studies Teacher

Role Overview

We are seeking anIslamic Studies Teacherto deliver Islamic Studies across a wide age range (approximately ages 316) in a small, diverse, and multilingual school community. This role requires a high level offlexibility, differentiation, and curriculum planning, as classes aremultigradeand includeboth Arabic and non Arabic speakers within the same group.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the development of Islamic Studies in a new international school context, ensuring alignment with theSaudi national curriculumwhile working within theInternational Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy.

KeyResponsibilities

• Teach Islamic Studies to students from Early Years through Secondary inmultigrade classes, with separate planning to meet ageappropriate objectives.
• Deliver lessons effectively toboth native and nonnative Arabic speakers, managing different levels of Arabic and English proficiency within the same class.
• Plan and assess learning to meet the requirements of theSaudi national curriculum, while aligning with the school's IB framework andlearnercentredapproach.
• UseArabic and Englishas appropriate to ensure access, understanding, and inclusion for all students.
• Take a leading role in theorganisationand delivery of Islamic traditions, events, celebrations, and customs, supporting the wider school community.
• Contribute flexibly to other school needs as they evolve in a startup environment.
  
  

Requirements

• Degree in Islamic Studies(mandatory).
• Nativelevel Arabicwith ahigh level of English; ability to teach bilingually is essential.
• Comfortable teaching students fromages 3 to 16.
• Proven ability (or strong potential) todifferentiate effectivelyfor mixedage and mixedlanguage classes.
• Willingness and confidence to work in anew, evolving school, with changing student numbers and structures.
• Saudinationalitystronglypreferred.
• Ability to also teachArabic languageis highly valued and will provide additional flexibility.
  
  

Personal Profile

This role will suit a teacher who is:

• Adaptable andresilient
• Culturallysensitive andcommunityminded
• Comfortable creating systems, curriculum, and resources from the ground up
• A collaborative team player with initiative
• Flexible in taking on additional responsibilities as the school grows
  
  

WhyJoinUs

• Small class sizes and the opportunity to work closely with students and families
• A unique chance toshape Islamic Studies in a new international school
• Strong professional support through theSEK Education Group network
• Stateoftheart facilities in apremium, sustainabilityfocused coastal destination
• The opportunity to make a lasting impactina school that is growing with its community
  
  

Starting salary: 140.000 SAR / Year

Final salaryis based onrelevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided asan additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.