Job Opportunity: Religious Teacher
Location: Wakefield & Kirklees, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-Time (Flexible)
Salary: Pay to scale
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and inspiring Religious Teacher to join our team in the Wakefield/Kirklees area. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in Islamic Studies (or other specified religion/faith if applicable), Quranic studies (including Tajweed), and moral/spiritual development to children and/or adults, depending on the institution’s requirements.
This role may be based in a madrasa, mosque, supplementary school, private tutoring setting, or community centre.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and deliver structured, age-appropriate lessons in:
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Quranic recitation with Tajweed
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Islamic teachings (Fiqh, Seerah, Hadith, Aqeedah, etc.)
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Moral and spiritual development
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Relevant historical and cultural religious content
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Engage learners using modern and traditional teaching methods
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Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback
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Maintain class discipline and create a safe, respectful learning environment
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Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and the wider community
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Uphold safeguarding, equality, and diversity policies
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Attend meetings, training, and events as required
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential:
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Strong knowledge of Islamic Studies and the Quran
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Proven experience teaching children or youth in a religious setting
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Fluent in English (spoken and written)
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Passion for religious education and mentoring
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Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
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Right to work in the UK
Desirable (but not mandatory):
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Ijazah or certification in Tajweed/Quran
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Formal qualifications in Islamic Studies, Arabic, or related fields
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UK-recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, PTLLS/DTLLS)
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Experience working in UK madrasas, mosques, or schools
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Multilingual ability (e.g., Urdu, Arabic, Bengali, Somali)
⏰ Working Hours
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Flexible scheduling (Evenings, weekends, or school holidays)
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Possibility for online or in-person teaching
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Number of hours negotiable depending on your availability and student needs
We Offer
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A supportive and respectful working environment
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Competitive pay with potential for bonuses or incentives
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Opportunities to grow within the organisation or expand tutoring base
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A chance to make a real, lasting impact in the community
How to Apply
Send your CVs to Aniket.mistry@protocol-education.com OR call on 0113 541 7185
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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