Head Of Quran, Arabic & Islamic Studies Department

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic and instructional leadership for the Qur'an, Arabic and Islamic Studies Unit.
• Coordinate curriculum implementation, lesson planning, teaching activities, and academic programmes.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate teachers, ensuring adherence to academic standards.
• Monitor students' progress in Qur'an recitation, memorisation, Tajweed, Arabic, and Islamic Studies.
• Conduct lesson observations and recommend strategies for improving teaching and learning.
• Ensure effective assessment, curriculum coverage, and accurate academic record-keeping.
• Identify students' learning needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Promote Islamic values, discipline, and good character among students.
• Coordinate departmental activities, Qur'an competitions, and Islamic programmes.
• Prepare periodic departmental performance reports and implement improvement strategies.
• Collaborate with other academic units and carry out other assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Islamic Studies, Arabic, Qur'anic Studies, Islamic Education, or a related discipline.
• Relevant Islamic education or Tajweed certifications are an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Qur'an recitation, memorisation, Tajweed, Arabic, and Islamic Studies.
• Proven teaching experience, preferably in a recognised educational institution.
• Previous experience in academic leadership, coordination, or staff supervision is desirable.
• Good knowledge of curriculum development, lesson planning, and student assessment.
• Strong communication, organisational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Required Competencies:

• Strong Islamic knowledge and professional integrity.
• Qur'an, Tajweed, and Arabic proficiency.
• Academic leadership and staff management.
• Curriculum implementation and quality assurance.
• Student performance monitoring and evaluation.
• Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Accountability, organisation, and strategic planning.